Audio Interface & MIDI-keyboard suggestions 2024

[Emian]

Hello all,

after a few years 'out of the box', i'd like a simple setup to get back IN the (Reason-)box

I have Reason 13 and also a Dreadbox Typhon synthesizer.

looking for an audio interface that let's me record the Typhon in Reason but also a microphone, as i'll probably get the BV-X vocoder at some point in the future.

Also what MIDI-keyboard do people use these days that has somewhat good integration in Reason? (many keys is not a requirement).

Thx in advance, and curious what suggestions pop up !

[RobC]

In my experience, the optimal solution (with a Rode NT1 microphone) is the Focusrite Scarlett Solo. At least it's a good bang for the buck for starters. However, I use it for recording only.

(I tested the other parts, which are pretty good, too, but I have a better DAC and HP Amp.)

[Emian]

In my experience, the optimal solution (with a Rode NT1 microphone) is the Focusrite Scarlett Solo. At least it's a good bang for the buck for starters. However, I use it for recording only.

(I tested the other parts, which are pretty good, too, but I have a better DAC and HP Amp.)

yes, but i won't be able to record the Typhon with a Scarlett Solo i believe....

[RobC]

In my experience, the optimal solution (with a Rode NT1 microphone) is the Focusrite Scarlett Solo. At least it's a good bang for the buck for starters. However, I use it for recording only.

(I tested the other parts, which are pretty good, too, but I have a better DAC and HP Amp.)

yes, but i won't be able to record the Typhon with a Scarlett Solo i believe....

You need stereo, or MIDI? Then Motu M2 perhaps. But check audio specs and compare on audiosciencereview.com.

[Emian]

yes, but i won't be able to record the Typhon with a Scarlett Solo i believe....

You need stereo, or MIDI? Then Motu M2 perhaps. But check audio specs and compare on audiosciencereview.com.

Typhon is stereo output. an audio-interface with MIDI-out is a plus!

[RobC]

You need stereo, or MIDI? Then Motu M2 perhaps. But check audio specs and compare on audiosciencereview.com.

Typhon is stereo output. an audio-interface with MIDI-out is a plus!

There is the Motu M4 in that case.

(Btw, I use Topping E30 II as a premium DAC, and L30 II, which is supposedly the world's best headphone amp.)

[Re8et]

If you can afford it, the new Ultralite is an exceptional choice, 10 in and out, Dc coupled.
Compressors and other goodies that can be used standalone on the unit.

[RobC]

So, what did you get?

[Reminiscence]

I got the Arturia Minifuse 4. Two headphone sockets for silent collab without the neighbours bugging us.

I hope that helps.

[Emian]

So, what did you get?

i got the Arturia Minilab 3 keyboard, didn´t get an audio interface yet; bus seriously eyeballing the SSL S2+ or even the S12...

[MrFigg]

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[RobC]

So, what did you get?

i got the Arturia Minilab 3 keyboard, didn´t get an audio interface yet; bus seriously eyeballing the SSL S2+ or even the S12...

I was looking at big brands' entry level products, too, but I read on forums that we mostly pay for the brand name and the quality won't be as good as their flagship products'. That said I didn't find any independent, professional measurements of those devices in particular so I can't judge them.