M-Audio Fast Track Pro with Sonar vs Focusrite Saffire with Cubase LE?

Question

I am a young musician in a band called 41 Marquis (www.myspace.com/41marquis www.purevolume.com/41marquis www.famecast.com/41marquis) looking to do some recording. I just got a computer built with 4 gbs of ram and a intel quad core processor. I also own a Peavey 16 channel mixer (non-usb). I have the chance to get the M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB Interface to line my mixer through and also get Sonar Home Studio 7 Xl (worth approximately $350 together) or get the Focusrite Saffire firewire interface that includes Cubase Le with it for about $450. Which would be better to do? Is Cubase Le a relatively good program? Were are mainly just looking to produce some good sounding demo songs to post on our myspace.

Answer 1

Hi!!!! Dude I am an Old Rocker from Beyond the Jurassic .I started playing in the 60's .. I still play. I recorded and performed at arena type concerts and in small night clubs. I recorded in big money Studios and I have my own Recording studio. I have a Quad Core and I am using Firewire . Actually The Interface is what Makes or breaks You . You need to get that Interfaces Model # and manufacturer and look it up as to how it compares to all the others . That will tell the tale .When you do that. You will find out a horde of Info about Recording you maybe didnt know existed. When you go to digital . Firewire is the fastest and the better clarity in the End . Cubase works very well. If you can get a deal on it man I would say do it. Although I don't know the prices right now. Ther is something faster but you and I cant afford that! It is in its beginning stages anyway.It is what they use for the Big stuff.

Hey!! Dude a few Tips for you. For Recording. Get some books and learn how to tune the drums. Yeah!! Tune the drums Dude!! I am not pulling your leg . That is One of the biggest Mistakes every Band under the Sun Makes from Clubbing to Concerts and in the Studio.When your DRums are Tuned .. Unwanted Frequencies are Eliminated. Your Sound becomes Clean . Those Frequencies are Noise! Then ,, tune all your Guitars by Strobe get them all setup by a Luthier.You will play faster and better and your Music will be Correct all up and down the Neck.Third .. Kill the Echoes . Stop all Sound Reflection possible in the Area you are Recording In. And last,,,, A 16 X 16 Room I believe it is ,, But look it up,,,,, Is Best for Recording a Small Rock Group .. Rock out and On.... I hope to hear your Stuff

Answer 2

Hi,



I havent used sonar in a long time so icant vouch for it but i do know cubase and can recommend it highly.



It and the Focusrite will do everything you need and more and the Focusrite imo is the better of the 2 cards by far.



You will need to get to grips with recording in cubase but thats not too difficult and i could teach you noproblem as i teach cubase to many students.



if you need some help gimme a shout on [e-mail] using msn and also check out my site for useful info and video tutorials on using and setting up cubase.



hope this helps,



Mark

Answer 3

When shopping 4 any Audio Equipment; it's always helpful to find someone who works there who knows the product(s) on display, and how to use them with other products. This is asking a lot. In the past, I have not had much luck, finding a sales person who knows what they had 4 lunch... Your best bet, is to review, if possible, the Instruction Manual at the store. Tell the salesperson that you intend on selecting a unit to buy; but you need to see the Owner's Manual and / or the Instruction Manual / Booklet to insure said unit will meet your needs / expectations. At this point; most sales personnel will fall over themselves to make the sale. It's obvious to me, that you know exactly what you want, and I think that the above is the best way to get it! Feel free 2 e-me! I wish you many hours of listening pleasure!