Any comments on the PreSonus FireStudio Project verses the ProSonus 16.0.2 mixer? Thank you,
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A mixer does a different job, it mixes/combines different signals into either a mono or stereo sound. Don't know firsthand if the PreSonus 16.2 has the necessary preamplifiers built into it the FireStudio does have. Do you NEED a mixer? (Keep in mind most digital audio workstations use software that has such mixers built in, like Sonar- my choice, or ProTools, etc.) The advantage of the FireStudio Project preamplifier unit it that it has 8 preamplifiers, so you can record a full drum kit with 8 mics, or a complete band- if you want. Most preamplifiers have only 2 inputs/2 preamplifiers. The first 2 inputs in the FireStudio can be used to plug in an electric guitar or bass with no direst box needed. Handy! Plus, the FireStudio has been around long enough to drop in price, yet still gives an uncolored, clean sound. Hope this helps some.
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You can use the Eleven Rack without Pro Tools. I use it with Cubase and it works fine. You may run into issues when it comes to updating the firmware though. The ILok key plays a big part for updates.
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I use REAPER, I tried to load the Sonar CD and my computer spit it out, if that happens, it means it's garbage. There are a lot of DAW's on the market, you can use anyone you want, but if you want my recommendation, REAPER all the way.
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I bought the GEC8 live instead...very reliable with more functionality (midi, etc). Love it
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Sorry. You should have gotten an X32. The Presonus only does Firewire, and their Firewire does not work with what is normally built into most PCs. That is, you have to get a Firewire card with a Texas Instrument Chipset. If you have an older laptop with a PCMIA card slot, you are in luck as you can add a Firewire card. On the other hand, if you have a desktop or tower computer, you can add a quality Firewire card for about $20 if your have any slots left. http://www.amazon.com/3-Port-Firewire-Adapter-Card/dp/B000HDKVDQ/ref=pd_cp_e_2 Hope that helps!
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Definitely better than mixtrack pro 2 Idk about ddj-sb. It's all about preference really.
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I use both and sub-mix from my large mixer into the T1 in my studio. The T1 is more than a mixer and has great effects and a DAW connection via USB. It also fits easily in my gig bag and gets used more because it's all I need for a smaller gig.
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I have never used that software. You can have different speed processors as you feel needed and size ram. I have an I-7 and 8gig ram. Just a medium size and speed setup. This has worked fine for me. Though I have not had a software program like FL Studio. I am satisfied with the pc and have no issues. In hindsight I would have ordered faster and larger but isn't that the way.
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Sure it does! And a lot, specially becaus of it's audio processing. It sounds way better too, maybe even perfect. It gives you those little details that make the big difference at the moment of mixing and mastering. It won't help much if the vsts you are using take use of too much CPU, it'll then help just a bit. Hope this helped you and look for me on SoundCloud or Facebook as Toxic Granny :) Cheers and wish you a great year.
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That's what I'm using and it works fine for me.I'm running Sonar 8 music software if that makes any difference.
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Just the stereo mix. I just purchased the ProFX8 and spoke to Mackie about this same issue. Mackie makes a more expensive (about $500) Firewire mixer that will separate all channels. However, it's my understanding that Firewire is on its way out and everything is going to USB 3. I believe that in the near future there will be a large selection of such mixers at low cost.
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Nothing happens. It's left in your CPU all the software are drivers for S4. If you are talking about Traktor software, than you can use it with other mixers
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Yes it does.I think it's more a question of what DAW you're using. I would think that it works with most of them since it's merely a MIDI signal, but you may want to verify that through M-audio's website to make sure. I'm running Presonus Studio One with no issues, and since it's M-audio... it should run on any major DAW. Good luck!
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I have used both. I personally find Music Studio to be better. I ended up uninstalling Mixcraft all together. Music Studio is logically laid out and easy to use. If you know anything about DAWs that is... I also use Reaper from time to time but I always end up coming back to Samplitude Music Studio. I still run the old version 12 deluxe on my studio PC and those projects export flawlessly to the 2014 version. Great piece of software for the price... watch for sales and you can get it even cheaper for better value!
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I'm pretty sure you can...I'm using this exact same card to connect my PreSonus FireStudio to my desktop and it works flawlessly. Installation's a breeze, too; I'm not very technologically minded at all and I figured it out in about 10 minutes.
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Honestly it would not play nice with my firewire PC. It may have been my chip set. When I plugged in the Studio Live it connected for a bit then would never connect again. The Customer support was slow to respond so I returned it. It looks like a Christmas tree all powered up in the control room. I have talked with others that really like this mixer (and the 24 channel version). I'm glad I moved on because the setup I have now allows me to change up effects processors, gates, eq etc... But that has nothing to do with the quality of this mixer. Looks like my problem was rare. Hope this helps.
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What does audio input mixing unit do in this case? Is it for resolving the time lag?Would something cheaper like this Behringer MX400 4-Channel Mixer do the trick too?Thank you!