Fishman Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Hi I want to connect to my Mac to record bass, vocals etc - what's the best option for around 300-400 quid? Any advice appreciated Cheers Fishman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Our guitarist has one of [url="http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/focusrite-forte-portable-usb-audio-interface--101696"]these[/url] and seems to get very good results, but I haven't used it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) For that budget I'd get a MOTU Utralite mk3. I just bought an Apogee Jam that I carry about so's I can record out, really nice too. At home I use a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. Edited December 13, 2014 by ambient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Another vote for the Scarlett (mines the 212). It's been rock solid since I got it, and in fact it's my only audio interface now. Handles system sounds as well as DAW stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I have the Focusrite Forte and the sound (preamps and output) is excellent. Gear4Music have it on sale at a bargainous £200 too: http://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Focusrite-Forte-2in-4out-USB-20-Audio-Interface-for-Mac-and-PC/MQJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 thanks guys - any opinions regarding software? i was thinking of maybe getting something that had pro tools bundled with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 For that money, you could pick up an Apogee Duet, cracking interface, dead easy to use and built like a tank. Mine's a few years old and still going strong. They look good too! Software options, Logic Pro's always a good place to start, and if you're just wanting to get started, Garageband isn't particularly bad either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 RME Babyface - now going for £415. http://www.amazon.co.uk/RME-BABYFACE-BLUE-Audio-interfaces/dp/B004GXA41C Specs. https://www.google.co.uk/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=ePVkVJDsJIGZ1AWkvYD4DA&gws_rd=ssl#q=rme+babyface Absolutely rock solid ASIO drivers and excellent Midi timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 For software you should already have GarageBand. I did loads with an older version of that a few years ago. Now I use Logic Pro X, which is really great and available for £140 from the App Store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Take a look at Cockos Reaper too. Fantastic functionality and fully functional demo. Cheap licence (around £40 or so) and loved by many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thanks for your input everyone - i opted for the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 after some research, based mainly on cost My initial budget was probably a bit OTT for simple demo stuff needs It comes bundled with Ableton Live Lite - i would be interested to know what people feel about this software Cheers Fishman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Useful thread on this topic right here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/252114-got-money-whats-a-good-computer-interface-for-recording-bass/ I know some of us are a little squeamish of going down, but the Recording forum really is only a short scroll away down the page... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Nice one on the 2i2 choice. Mines been rock solid since I got it. I notice there are new versions out but they don't seem to offer much in the way of new features. I normally use Sonar so can't comment on the included software. I do actually have the full pro version of it but ive never installed it. I know my way around Sonar so I stick with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) I recently got a new MBP, Scarlett 2i2 and Logic Pro X. Very impressed with the interface, simple and sounds great. I've moved from using Reason to Logic, so I'm still on the learning curve... Edited January 30, 2015 by bartelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottle Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Another +1 for Reaper - does everything I need it to and loads more besides. As SKOL has already linked to, the Recording sub-forum has lots of great stuff and links to VST's etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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