In this video, I use Arturia’s AudioFuse 16Rig to explore what to check when choosing an audio interface for a synth setup. I go through inputs, outputs, mixing, matrix routing, MIDI control, ADAT and clocking.
Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:45 Inputs
1:20 Pre-amps
1:45 Hi-Z/Inst
2:10 3.5mm in
2:30 Outputs
3:10 Outs 3&4
4:15 A/B
4:45 Mixers
6:55 Matrix router
9:10 Hands-on ctrl
11:05 AFCC
11:40 MIDI map
13:35 ADAT
15:10 Clocking
15:55 DSP FX?
16:55 MIDI I/O
17:50 Misc
18:35 Pros & cons
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►►► A NOTE REGARDING THE DC COUPLED OUTPUTS:
No worries, the outputs are DC coupled. Apparently at some point VCV Rack changed their default output setting to BLOCK (!!!) DC Coupled signals. I wasn't aware of this, and when I tested the interface, it seemed like the outputs were AC coupled. Oh well, you live and learn.
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