New iMac 24"/firewire interface?

[SocialNumb]

So I got the new iMac 24" for all my bedroom needs. It's come to my attention (altho a bit late) that I have no idea what interface to get.

Running Logic Pro 8.

My needs:

Need to just record guitar/bass/keys/vocals NO drums.
Using Superior 2.0/AD/EZ drummer for drums/assortment of crazy digital stuff.
Revalver MKIII/Guitar rig 3/Amplitube metal for guitars & Ampeg SVX for bass (for better or for worst)

Suggestions?

Searching the forum I saw Focusrite Saffire & PreSonus Firepod. What ya think?

I don't have powered monitors (@ home) so I have to use an amp.

This will be used for making crazy fuck shit music. Think Katatonia on Skinny Puppy acid while Marilyn Manson is jerking off Trent Reznor. :zombie:

dam I need some sleep ......

 

[HeadCrusher]

i think you don't need something that has as many inputs as the Saffire or the FirePod if you are not going to record drums. Something with 2 to 4 inputs (and maybe two mic pres) should do. and maybe a midi i/o if you're planning on using that for drum programming ease.

 

[greyskull]

apogee duet

 

[Trondsa]

apogee duet

+1

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/duet.php

 

[JeffTD]

Duet!

 

[wishtheend]

As the guys above, Duet!

 

[gorath23]

*Through a Train Station tannoy system*

'Apogee Duet!'

 

[Jarkko Mattheiszen]

Duet, that's some mad epxensive crazy shit yo! With an ugly breakout-cable-bunch-kinda-thingy.

 

[HeadCrusher]

Duet, that's some mad epxensive crazy shit yo! With an ugly breakout-cable-bunch-kinda-thingy.

true uke:

 

[crillemannen]

mbox 2 pro

 

[Metaltastic]

Hahahahaha, MBOX? I have a hard time thinking of a worse choice if he's not using PT, no one is gonna complement Digidesign on their interface quality uke: I'd say Duet also, if you can afford it - not the sexiest thing, and the breakout cables are annoying, but those are small prices to pay for its (alleged) quality!

 

[SocialNumb]

Thanks everyone for the reply. The Duet huh? I'm going to check it out right now to see what it offers and how much it cost. I'll be back in a couple.

I have a Emagic amt8 for midi. Assuming the drivers work on this system OS X 10.5.4 then I'll just use that (8 in 8 out).

 

[SocialNumb]

500$ for that tiny bastard! I'm so sold tho. Thanx everyone. If any of you own one can you speak for it's alleged quality?

 

[Amberience]

I've got one right here next to me. Tres-good.