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Best Audio Interface for Keyboard to Mac Recording?

Postby pianomankd » 05 Mar 2022, 14:59

Title says it all, any advice? I always see the Focusrite Scarlet's showing up on the list but when I dig into the reviews, it doesn't seem as "pro" in that range and it could be.

Anyone use the Audient at all?

Finally, if I wanted to get an interface that could be used in a live setting (bringing the keyboard to a mixer/pa speakers), would there be a nice all around option?

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Re: Best Audio Interface for Keyboard to Mac Recording?

Postby MarkJames » 05 Mar 2022, 18:40

I’m partial to Universal Audio and they just came out with a lower cost interface that has received good reviews.

I’ve also used Roland’s Octacapture.

For dual use check out the Radial Key Largo
https://www.radialeng.com/product/key-largo
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Re: Best Audio Interface for Keyboard to Mac Recording?

Postby alexanderlyon » 06 Mar 2022, 00:55

I just bought a Yamaha AG06 for the same purpose(s), and while I am a total noob and still figuring out how to use it properly, I like it very much.
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Re: Best Audio Interface for Keyboard to Mac Recording?

Postby ttango » 17 Apr 2022, 03:05

I Use Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and i1820. The 2i2 has a problem with the USB cable falling out, the i18/20 doesn't

I use Keylargo by Radial for live performance
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Re: Best Audio Interface for Keyboard to Mac Recording?

Postby Rusty Mike » 17 Apr 2022, 04:17

MOTU UltraLite Mk 5. Incredibly flexible. I also looked into the Presonus Studio 1810c and Focusrite 18i8. Felt that the UltraLite had the best features for the price, despite being just a bit more expensive than the other two.
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Re: Best Audio Interface for Keyboard to Mac Recording?

Postby M1tsos » 17 Apr 2022, 07:28

I used for some months the audient evo 4 its very good value for money… focusrite also is decent… but anyway in this price range you dont expect miracles..
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