Melodeath
Moonbow
Yeah.
The drivers for the LS56 are better than those for the 26io form what I understand. This is at least partially due to a different chip being used in the unit. I remember this being a part of the whole marketing campain of the LS56.
Also, I thought I'd chime in that Focusrite support has been EXCELLENT for me. I emailed them a lot about my LS56. Not even with issues most of the time, just questions, and only one time did they not respond the next day.
So far I love my LS56. And it's not b/c of the preamp emulations. At first I was slightly disappointed, because this interface doesnt sound better (as far as I can tell) than my Alesis io26, and is more than twice the cost. BUT, I've come to realize it's WAY more stable, and thus, worth the price I paid. It also has some great features that my Alesis lacked (HPF, 48V on each channel individually, ADAT Out. The Alesis DOES have inserts on each channel though, but I don't use outbeard gear anyhow). Plus, it does sound great. My disappointment is more an attest to the sound quality of Alesis, than to anything bad about Focusrite. The fact is you can get professional results with mid-grade equipment. Technology has come a LONG WAY in recent times, so I wouldn't worry too much about converters.
I haven't gotten to record any bands yet with the LS56, but it DOES have pads on channel 3 and 4, which has come in handy for DI. I haven't needed to use the pad on drums, but I haven't done a close mic on the snare yet.
The drivers for the LS56 are better than those for the 26io form what I understand. This is at least partially due to a different chip being used in the unit. I remember this being a part of the whole marketing campain of the LS56.
Also, I thought I'd chime in that Focusrite support has been EXCELLENT for me. I emailed them a lot about my LS56. Not even with issues most of the time, just questions, and only one time did they not respond the next day.
So far I love my LS56. And it's not b/c of the preamp emulations. At first I was slightly disappointed, because this interface doesnt sound better (as far as I can tell) than my Alesis io26, and is more than twice the cost. BUT, I've come to realize it's WAY more stable, and thus, worth the price I paid. It also has some great features that my Alesis lacked (HPF, 48V on each channel individually, ADAT Out. The Alesis DOES have inserts on each channel though, but I don't use outbeard gear anyhow). Plus, it does sound great. My disappointment is more an attest to the sound quality of Alesis, than to anything bad about Focusrite. The fact is you can get professional results with mid-grade equipment. Technology has come a LONG WAY in recent times, so I wouldn't worry too much about converters.
I haven't gotten to record any bands yet with the LS56, but it DOES have pads on channel 3 and 4, which has come in handy for DI. I haven't needed to use the pad on drums, but I haven't done a close mic on the snare yet.
im worried..think they will have better drivers out now? i dont want this shit happening for something i cant return half way across the globe! especially given that i had the same fucking problem with my saffire.
