Motu Machfive for Windows: March 2015

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Motu MOTU Micro Express USB Interface

The micro express is a mini version of the MIDI Express XT. It has many of the same features as the Express XT — except that it is smaller, bus-powered, and even more affordable.

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Motu MOTU Micro Express USB Interface

Friday, March 6, 2015

Motu MOTU 8M Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Audio QualityMax bit depth: 24-bitMax sampling rate: 192kHzInputsTotal inputs: 24Mic preamps: 8XLR/TRS combo jacks: 8XLR only jacks: 01/4" only jacks: 0S/PDIF in: 0ADAT/optical in: 16RCA in: 0OutputsTotal outputs: 26XLR out: 01/4" out: 8 (TRS balanced)S/PDIF out: 0ADAT/optical out: 16RCA out: 0Other ConnectivityComputer connection: Thunderbolt & USB 2.0MIDI I/O: NoHeadphone output(s): 1Word-clock I/O: NoOnboard FeaturesPlatform compatibility: Mac & WindowsPhantom power: YesDirect monitor

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Motu MOTU 8M Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Motu MOTU Digital Performer 8 (boxed)

Add massive music-production power to your computer with MOTU's Digital PerfoNOTE: The Windows version will be available to all registered DP8 users in the near future. After purchase, please log in to your motu.com account to make sure you have your current email and shipping address so that MOTU can contact you when the Windows version ships.NOTE: The Windows version will be available to all registered DP8 users in the near future. After purchase, please log in to your motu.com account to make sure you have your current email and shipping address so that MOTU can contact you when the Windows version ships.rmer 8! Digital Performer 8 is a 64-bit DAW that's built to let you make music any way you want to. Built to be totally compatible with both Mac OS X and Windows 7, Digital Performer 8 gives you more incredible music-making tools and plug-ins than ever before. We're talking about 15 killer plug-in processors plus amazing new recording and workflow enhancements, on top of all the in-the-box production power that's long established Digital Performer as a must-have DAW. There's a lot of ground to cover with MOTU's Digital Performer 8, so hang on tight and enjoy the ride.

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Motu MOTU Digital Performer 8 (boxed)

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

MOTU Fast Lane USB MIDI Interface

2 in/2 out, 32-channel USB MIDI interface
Easy installation; drivers for Mac and Windows.
MIDI thru button lets you play external gear when computer is shut off
Highly accurate MIDI timing; hot-swapping ready
Connect multiple USB units conflict-free

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MOTU Fast Lane USB MIDI Interface

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Motu AND Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2 In

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2 In/2 Out USB Recording Audio Interface

High quality mic preamps
Excellent dital performance
Rugged metal unibody case
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface, truly portable interface
Includes an authorization code for Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett Plug-in Suite (RTAS/AU/VST), Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite (AAX/AU/VST), Novation Bass Station, and 1GB of Loopmasters samples

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Motu AND Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2 In

Monday, March 2, 2015

Motu MOTU 16A Thunderbolt Audio Interface

The MOTU 16A is ready to perform a wide range of duties in your professional audio rig, from a humble 16 x 16 line-level interface to a complete digital mixing system. This hybrid audio interface combines MOTU's legendary sound quality with powerful onboard DSP mixing and ultra-high-speed Thunderbolt connectivity. The result is a 32-in/32-out interface that's great for recording and live sound. In fact, you can connect a wireless router to the 16A's Ethernet port and use your iOS device to control its 48-channel, 12-bus DSP mixer as well as its EQ, dynamics, and effects - all without a computer! But that's not all the 16A's AVB Ethernet port is good for - you can expand your system with additional AVB compatible devices, creating multi-room setups with hundreds of channels. Anyway you look at it, the MOTU 16A is an exceptional centerpiece to your audio rig.

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Motu MOTU 16A Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Sunday, March 1, 2015

MOTU Traveler-mk3 FireWire Audio Interface

I'm a computer geek and musician but don't have a ton of audio production experience hands on with digital equipment and finally decided to start my home studio with this interface. As a master of graphic software, I realize that apps like Logic Pro are basically Photoshop for audio design and coupled with this easy-to-use and simple-to-setup product, I was able to get up and running in no time. I can't speak for PC users, but connected to my MacBook Pro, everything just worked out of the box. It took me about 30 minutes to figure it all out using the manual and my own brain.

I especially love the option to power with a battery, via my computer or plugged in directly, as well as the option to edit using it in "headless" mode (which I doubt I will ever do). It is small, lightweight and seems to be really well made with solid switches, knobs and seams. I am going to be using my Traveler as a console for my trio, as well (I'm planning to buy an 8pre soon to add more inputs).

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MOTU Traveler-mk3 FireWire Audio Interface

Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6

UPDATE: I've used this interface for a few months now, and it's still working extremely well. Just today, I hooked up my guitar to Input 1 going into Guitar Rig and outputting that to Out 1/2. Then I routed Out 1/2 to Ins 3/4 and into Ableton Live, then Ableton Live outputting on Output 3/4 connected to my monitors - so basically I routed Guitar Rig into Ableton Live:

Guitar --> In1 --> Guitar Rig --> Out 1/2 --> In 3/4 --> Ableton Live --> Out 3/4 --> Monitors

This way everything is seamlessly integrated and I can process the signal in either Guitar Rig or Ableton Live or both! I'm happy to say I've noticed no latency issues even though the signal is being processed twice, and it's awesome to have so many ins/outs to play with.

The BIG Main Volume knob is nothing short of a necessity for me now. It's so convenient to have the master volume control as the biggest knob in reach, it's intuitive. The lighting on top is really prominent and is the icing on the cake. Again, it's very intuitive and tells you the status of pretty much every input and output at a glance.

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Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6