Will a high-quality audio interface make any difference?
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 127 posts since 24 May, 2017
I didn´t know where to post this question, I hope it will be moved to the proper subforum if this is the wrong one, thanks.
I make only electronic and cinematic music using exclusively software synths, virtual instruments, plugins, effects etc. and never record real instruments or vocals.
My question now is, will a very good audio interface like RME´s Fireface UFX significantly increase the performance of my DAW and quality of my music compared to a low-budget audio interface?
I make only electronic and cinematic music using exclusively software synths, virtual instruments, plugins, effects etc. and never record real instruments or vocals.
My question now is, will a very good audio interface like RME´s Fireface UFX significantly increase the performance of my DAW and quality of my music compared to a low-budget audio interface?
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 127 posts since 24 May, 2017
Yes, sure. What I mean specifically is, if I don´t use all the internal DSP and don´t convert multiple audio sources, do zero hardware routing, don´t record with microphones etc.. will I still have significant advantages in performance?
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- KVRAF
- 2989 posts since 5 Nov, 2014
RME have best drivers in business, that will influence usage of your CPU, so you will gain performance from that perspective for sure, everything higher than RME Babyface will be overkill for your needs tho, also something like RME HDSPe AIO could work too, if you don't mind PCIe cards and work solely on your desktop tower, it's total overkill too, but price vs performance vs your needs ratio make most sense with those options.
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- KVRAF
- 2989 posts since 5 Nov, 2014
Here's something you might find interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUsLLEkswzE
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/music-c ... -base.html
If you by any chance want and can use PCI card, than best bang for the buck could be to score second hand RME HDSP 9632 with breakout cable, they go for 200 bucks these days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUsLLEkswzE
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/music-c ... -base.html
If you by any chance want and can use PCI card, than best bang for the buck could be to score second hand RME HDSP 9632 with breakout cable, they go for 200 bucks these days.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 127 posts since 24 May, 2017
Thanks Passing Bye for your input, much appreciated!
I read a lot about the Babyface and decided to give it a try. At the moment I am working with the UR44 from Steinberg and before I disconnect it from my pc, I would like to make some tests and comparisons with both the UR44 and the Babyface.
Does anyone know if my WIN10 computer will run into any problems when running two audio interfaces? Of course I won´t use them at the same time, just let both the Steinberg Yamaha and the RME drivers on my pc during the test period.
I read a lot about the Babyface and decided to give it a try. At the moment I am working with the UR44 from Steinberg and before I disconnect it from my pc, I would like to make some tests and comparisons with both the UR44 and the Babyface.
Does anyone know if my WIN10 computer will run into any problems when running two audio interfaces? Of course I won´t use them at the same time, just let both the Steinberg Yamaha and the RME drivers on my pc during the test period.
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- KVRAF
- 2989 posts since 5 Nov, 2014
It shouldn't run into any problems, go for it.
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Distorted Horizon Distorted Horizon https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=392076
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- 3882 posts since 17 Jan, 2017 from Planet of cats
I'd say that if you have UR44, there's no need to upgrade until it breaks (which might be never).
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 127 posts since 24 May, 2017
I thought the same but after working with heavier projects I have only problems with it. The latest drivers are ancient, time for me to upgrade to something reliable.
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- KVRAF
- 2989 posts since 5 Nov, 2014
RME is the right move, little pricier than the rest, but that's price to pay for peace of mind.
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- Skunk Mod
- 21249 posts since 10 Jun, 2004 from Pony Pasture
One thing to remember — rendering your project to a file doesn't involve an audio interface at all.
When starting out I had no audio interface of any kind installed in my ancient (back then it was new) Sperry-Univac desktop. This was long before the days when every motherboard had a simple "sound card" built in, of course. But this system was able to generate audio files that could be played on machines that did have them. I couldn't monitor anything, of course. That's where the audio interface is handy, to say the least.
When starting out I had no audio interface of any kind installed in my ancient (back then it was new) Sperry-Univac desktop. This was long before the days when every motherboard had a simple "sound card" built in, of course. But this system was able to generate audio files that could be played on machines that did have them. I couldn't monitor anything, of course. That's where the audio interface is handy, to say the least.
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- KVRian
- 597 posts since 29 Nov, 2005
Hi,Passing Bye wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:55 pm Here's something you might find interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUsLLEkswzE
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/music-c ... -base.html
If you by any chance want and can use PCI card, than best bang for the buck could be to score second hand RME HDSP 9632 with breakout cable, they go for 200 bucks these days.
Agree with this 100%
My main tower DAW is a Scan 3XS i9 based system and is linked to a Magma Chassis (to support TC poco). This also means I can run an RME Multiface from a PCI to Cardbus with the Rme HDSP cardbus. Ancient sound card in a state of the art DAW. It’s rock solid. I also use a Babyface Pro USB for a laptop, and there’s little to choose between the 2 interfaces.
Yeah check out eBay - older RME gear blows most lesser USB kit away for the same money.
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Distorted Horizon Distorted Horizon https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=392076
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- 3882 posts since 17 Jan, 2017 from Planet of cats
Ah ok. Well you know the best
Can't go wrong with rme interface.