Has anyone got reason balance? (The pretty , large chunky interface)!

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

Looks so easy to use on the you pube clips. Even easier than garageband. What are your opinions , if any?

[lowdown]

It's not a DAW though, it's an Audio Interface (no midi in and out).
Seems like it has a few nice features when used with Reason.

But for other DAW users it looks a bit limited.

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

Thanks for that. That's the thing tho ' . I'm not bothered about the limitations tbh. Just after something quick and easy to record.

[Skol303]

I don't have one myself... although I use Reason software... but it gets very positive reviews and can be used with any DAW, just like any other interface.

One of its best features appears to be a 'no clip' feature, which helps to ensure you don't record things too loud and distort (aka clip) the signal.

Comes with Reason Essentials, which allows you start recording stuff and writing tracks 'straight out of the box' (and is very easy to use).

Definitely worth a look. But again, I'm biased

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

Sounding good so far...

[lowdown]

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1402001797' post='2469214']
I don't have one myself... although I use Reason software... but it gets very positive reviews and can be used with any DAW, just like any other interface.

One of its best features appears to be a 'no clip' feature, which helps to ensure you don't record things too loud and distort (aka clip) the signal.

Comes with Reason Essentials, which allows you start recording stuff and writing tracks 'straight out of the box' (and is very easy to use).

Definitely worth a look. But again, I'm biased

[/quote]

I think the hang up for other DAW users, would be the price bracket.
You don't get any Midi, and there are other units out there with more inputs/outputs and better monitoring
for less dosh. The clipping feature looks good though.
I think there is a review knocking about.


Edit - Sound on Sound review.
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan12/articles/propellerhead-balance.htm

Edited June 5, 2014 by lowdown

[BigRedX]

It's bus powered only, so may be unreliable with some USB set ups. What over USB peripherals will you have attached when using this interface?

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

Just USB keyboard. All I want to do really , is record bass/ iPad / USB keyboard .
I think that's all;)
This looks easy to use for that ..

[BigRedX]

What about QWERTY keyboard? Mouse? Printer? etc...

Ideally both the audio interface and the musical keyboard need their own dedicated USB socket (and not one from a USB hub) does you Mac have enough?

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

Thanks again brx. I have cordless keyboard /mouse (Apple) computer I'm using is a2007 Mac mini . I have a combined printer /scanner I hardly use tbh.