Line 6's Toneport UX-1 is one of the first USB-audio interfaces that the company has created, and one of the first to use their brand new Gearbox software. For inputs, it had a single XLR mic preamp input with trim knob, a single 1/4 inch instrument input, two 1/4 inch stereo line inputs, and a 1/4 inch stereo monitor input. For outputs, it had an S/PDIF stereo output (RCA type), 1/4 inch balanced line outputs (controlled by the master volume knob), and a 1/4 inch stereo headphone output. The box was compact, but a fully-functional usb-audio interface, and it comes with Line 6's Gearbox software, which includes multiple guitar and bass amps, vocal preamps, compressors, effects, and much much more. It's what you would expect form Line 6. UTILIZATION One of the unique features of the UX-1 (and other Line 6 audio interfaces) is the use of direct monitoring of the wet, processed guitar signal.
Normally, monitoring an input signal requires the signal to pass through the computer software, which usually results in a lag or delay from anywhere to 10ms to a couple seconds. When playing guitar and hearing the sound right back, even the smallest lag (as small as 30ms) can be noticeable, and it can effect your playing, when doing serious recordings. However, with the Line 6 interface, the monitoring of the wet, processed guitar signal is instantaneous, and it does not use significant cpu usage either. This is perfect for recording guitar, as you can use this software and hardware with even mediocre and slow computers, with high latencies. GETTING STARTED The Line 6 UX-1 is very simple to set up. You need to register the hardware and software through Line 6's website, but there are no serial keys, challenge/response, or any other protections necessary.
Hey, I was thinking about getting some sort of interface to record guitar tracks on my computer. I really seemed to focused on the Line 6($129) TonePort UX1 or UX2($199). They both come with pod effects and cab tones which I thought was pretty cool.
You just need to have the hardware plugged in, the software recognizes it, and it automatically activates everything. Very convenient! OVERALL OPINION Overall, the UX-1 is a wonderful product, and it can be used as an introductory usb-audio interface for many guitarists, who are looking to get into the recording world.
Initially I bought it because it was cheap and it allowed me to record guitars and a bass direct sound and put a vst. Finally I used: - Record voice on XLR - Recording guitars through an instrument mic XLR input - Record low through a pre-amp Ashdown then XLR - Recording guitar and bass on the DI UTILIZATION The drivers are stable only if you use the POD Farm provided and not a cracked version. Noise level gate: no worries Latency Level: low I can record two tracks simultaneously: eg singing with a guitar DI. GETTING STARTED Very easy to use.
Easy installation. OVERALL OPINION I use it for 3 years but I use it almost over. In fact I now use a which allows me to record more instruments simultaneously.
And I bought it mainly for its much lower THD than the Line 6. If I want to make good decision that will be sent in a studio for the re-amp + mix + master, I need the lowest possible THD. Characteristics that led me to purchase: - Easy to use - Compact - Self-powered by USB - To use the amp simulations line6 - To record guitar, bass, singing, keyboard. I use it with my guitars, my bass, my microphone and very soon with an old organ from behind the fagots. I use it for my own compositions, it allows itself to send maquetter riffs to other musicians. We must go out with a demo, but hey, we should not consider producing an album with this camera, of course.
I have long used an old Pentium 4 with 1GB of RAM, windows xp. Recently, it runs on a Core i3 with 4GB of ram under w7.
It is therefore highly resource intensive. No crashes to report. UTILIZATION Very reliable, never crashes, I use it with gearbox, its software / driver and cubase. Latency is correct. You can record two tracks at once, something I never do, I do not stretch out on the subject.
Drivers for windows 7 has long been expected, but they are now available, for cons, the product is old. I doubt they are updated. GETTING STARTED Free installation when you respect the PB instructions: Connect the device AFTER you have installed the driver. The config is very easy. No report has inconsistencies OVERALL OPINION I use it since 2006 I appreciate the simplicity of implementation, its low price (which must be even more so today with the market opportunity and the output of the family pod studio) I would do to choice without pb. I needed a simple interface for guitar and bass, and can do without effect pedals or an amp. So these are simulations that have been decisive, and price.
Usage: homestudio beginner. Config: a computer HP desktop 2 processors and a pair of computer speakers with very average. I recall that the UX1 includes two line in jack, a jack instrument, an XLR for a microphone, and line output jacks and headphone out, plus a separate volume control for headphones and a USB socket which serves both the alimention and into the computer, much to save for use simulations and effects. UTILIZATION The drivers are stable, but Line6 does not stop offering updates (not understand why they insist on that). For my needs, I can read and write 5/6 tracks simultaneously, including a drum track virtual qq guitars and basses. I never calculated the latency, but my first recording wave instead of ASIO latency was terrible, at least half a second if it is a second, and I heard both the signal and the late tonedirect in the TonePort, almost no latency. GETTING STARTED The installation is no problem as long as you follow the instructions and click every time Windows says that the software has not been checked etc.
For something purely owner and under Windows, it still annoyed. And it is a bit long for a contraption basic and can not start the install and do something else in the meantime, since it requires a click every 3 minutes. Otherwise, no incompatibility encountered with my various materials infomatiques (but LINE6 not like Linux at all), but the manual easy interface is also, except when its not where we fall leaves a little troubleshooting. Warning: no phantom power mic preamp therefore expected (in my case, later a Behringer MC200).
No jack for guitar or bass ACTIVE. OVERALL OPINION I've had more than 5/6 years now and I have not misused. I had not tried before buying. What I like most: a little something practical and portable that can replace without much pretensions, amps and effects racks to save if we take as the computer where it is installed. To play live, I think a bean (pod) is more appropriate. What I like least: I switched to Linux, I changed ordis, Line6 dislikes. Reinstall everything on the new ordis, almost completely incompatible with Linux, it takes the lead, not just as a standard USB interface, which branch and running.
Value: in good secondhand, was a bit expensive new. This is still the entry-level and more difficult to control a real amp if you want to play well and sound, and a bit limited as audio interface. If it again and experience, I would spend immediately on the best equipment for the audio range, and would use freeware or commercial software carefully selected for effects and amp simulations.
Or use a real amp and a good quality microphone for recording on a better interface range. TonePort UX1 Ins and Outs: Inputs: Single XLR mic preamp input with trim knob Single 1/4-inch instrument inputs 2x 1/4-inch stereo line inputs 1/4-inch stereo monitor input Outputs: S / PDIF stereo output (RCA-type) 1/4-inch balanced line outputs with master volume knob 1/4-inch headphones output Computer Interface: USB bus-powered with LED status indicator USB 1.1 & 2.0 compatible Rock Solid ASIO, WDM and Mac ® OS X driver UTILIZATION I use it only to plug in my microphone instrument to record my guitar. I'm not really satisfied with the software that mimics sounds to me far too synthetic compared to other software like guitar rig.
In short this is an external sound card really cheap that I can very easily take over the sound of the amp and that's all I ask. I recommend for this for the software at all. I will therefore 6/10 for the mediocrity of its software. GETTING STARTED No hassle installation, once installed, plug in and go OVERALL OPINION I use it for over 3 years now, I like it, it's not bulky, one branch, we launch the software and it's ready. Very appreciable little thing too, we can settle the entry level thanks to the software but also thanks to the TonePort button for more precision. I put an 8 for its good value for money. A sound card, but that has always proven, I bought it because it came out and it seemed to match what I expected, a simple map and complete.
I use, it always turned, no matter the windows used, but also on mac. For this card, I always used and never a concern salt UTILIZATION it starts the cd, you plug the card, it launches its software mao, it's his choice and off you go! There is no easier than this sound card with hearing, latency quite acceptable, the sounds are well made, either for singing, guitars (classical, folk, electric or bass), I also registered with this card cellos, violin, flute, drums, percussion, accordion. Short, a sample, and she was always out GETTING STARTED no worries, ever not be simpler. OVERALL OPINION I use it for years, in fact, since its creation, I do not even know what year, I also use a fast track M-Audio that I did run on pro-tools, and I tested several other models on multiple systems.
The TonePort is an ideal card for Laying out guitar / vocals, I always enjoyed the multitude of sounds, even if we can quickly sink into the bidding, finally, I use most often with minimal effects, I deal my later with his hearing or pro-tools. Since there was new version, and try to get them, they are still interesting. With experience, this choice I would do without hesitation, I think I even buy the, just for extra ports. External sound card (USB) with amp modeling and bass and voice. The sounds on offer are interesting and good quality sound card for that price. It is stable and the installation is quick and painless. UTILIZATION Comes with an adapted version of Ableton Live latency is very correct and sounds taken directly through the amp models are the hands down!
The sound is clean and the drivers are stable. You have to register on the site to receive updates of various products (drivers, models.) The site offers other free and paid products.
GETTING STARTED Installation: Ok Good compatibility with my other sound card. OVERALL OPINION Very good value for money, one complaint: the case is plastic and a little toy! My choice was motivated by the simple concept and practice of the audio interface and software provided for guitarists. I use a PC and Ableton Live. I use it as a working tool for guitar.
My PC is pretty standard cofig Athlon x2 4GB ram. UTILIZATION The driver is not stable and crashes are frequent, worse I wanted to use this sound card with another modeling software more powerful and impossible to run my sequencer simultaneously! It's either one or the other and each time the card crashes, I have to redefine the driver (ASIO).
I have not found a solution to this problem for now but that is glaring is the lack of power of the UX1. I can record a track at a time. Latency is large enough (44.5 ms) in standard setting I can still reduce it to about half which is quite satisfactory, but it is the fairest and solely for the use of POD and a record at a time. Anyway I always hang I record an echo, and yet the POD FARM does not look too resource intensive.
On the POD Farm, it is very easy to use the models are quite convincing. S GETTING STARTED Installation is easy, it remains to make the adjustment with the sequencer. OVERALL OPINION I use it for six months I could test the PEAVEY ReValver and POD Farm can get dressed but not all the same price range. The UX1 is clearly aimed at amateur.
Is that I like most is the ease of use, good quality recordings, you connect, play, great. Is my least favorite: the lack of stability Latency hang recording, The case of the sound card is the epitome is that we should not do, flashy, quality Manufacturing disgusting! GUI software POD Farm looks like a toy. The value for money is not bad but we pay particular software to the detriment of the quality of the sound card. If I had to buy one, I'll try to find an equivalent of best quality and with soft leaves separated from the interface to be more expensive.
5 / 10 software nice but mediocre sound card.
The layout is thoughful and intuitive Line 6´s products are familiar to guitarists the world over. The company have spent years developing and refining their Pod range of outboard gear, and their GuitarPort system - which features a USB interface and a set of software amplifiers and effects - has proven to be a big success with computer musicians. The UX1 takes its lead from the GuitarPort and offers guitar amp, bass amp and mic preamp emulations in software, and also features an audio interface that provides all the necessary connectivity. The hardware looks rugged and strong but is actually made entirely of plastic. Along the front are the mic, instrument and headphone sockets - to the rear are the stereo line inputs, the stereo monitor input, the stereo analogue outputs and the USB port.
The two silvery controls on the top are for adjusting the mic gain and hardware output level. The setup process doesn´t throw up any surprises - it´s just a case of installing the drivers and plugging in the hardware. You can then use the Line 6 ‘monkey´ utility to configure the hardware and search online for updates. The process is very quick and painless, so you´re ready to go within a couple of minutes. The software element of the UX1 is called GearBox, and its GUI will be familiar to anyone who´s used a Line 6 product before. Trademark design clarity and cute graphics make for an intuitive interface that, although ridiculously easy to use, enables you to create complex tones.
What the UI displays depends on which input is active. The Source Select menu enables you to choose from microphone, instrument and various line input configurations.
If you have two inputs running in parallel - such as when you click the ‘mic and instrument´ option - you can switch the interface between them using buttons at the top of the screen. Clean sounds Reassuringly, the guitar and bass amps/effects are lifted straight from the excellent PODxt and Bass PODxt.
The 16 guitar amp and 24 cab models are very similar to those you´ll find in the GuitarPort, so all the big names are here. You´ll find Marshall, Fender, Mesa Boogie, Soldano, Matchless Chieftain and Gibson models, and the speaker configurations vary from tiny 1x6' examples to whopping 4x12' stacks.
Listening to the shimmering Fender Deluxe clean sounds is like drinking cream through your ears, and the bluesy crunch, warm saturation and heavy metal distortion tones (plus all those in between) are also very impressive. There are far fewer bass amps and cabs - five of each, in fact - but their high quality makes up for their low numbers. The amp line-up features Ampeg SVT, Ampeg B-15 Portaflex, Eden WT-300, Fender Dual Showman and Gallien-Krueger 800RB models, while the cabinets range from 1x15' to 8x10' structures! Again, these bass-orientated emulations are very authentic. There´s plenty of depth and fullness to the sounds; in fact, there´s probably a little too much on some of the presets, so they´d need to be tamed if you wanted to use them in the context of a mix. The good news is that the amp models can be tweaked using the same controls as you´d find on the original hardware. One of the most exciting elements of the UX1 is its suite of mic preamp models - six of them in total.
The emulations include the API Lunchbox 500 6-B, Neve 1073 and Avalon VT-737 preamp/EQs, and there are also Vintage, Console and Low-Fi examples. The preamps operate in the same way as the guitar and bass amp models.
You make your selection from a drop-down menu, and the interface changes to display the preamp´s controls. These are used to shape the sound to your liking. Vocal variations The preamp models all sound distinctly different - they add flavour to the mic signal and can really help to polish it up a little. A large selection of presets is provided. These cover each of the three emulation types and are categorised by instrument.
Alongside the preset menu you´ll find a bypass button that completely bypasses the UX1 audio engine, and a compare button that enables you to switch between the saved preset settings and your own edits. You also have access to the tuner, which is accurate and easy to use. Last, but by no means least, are the 24 effects.
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These are modelled on classic stomp boxes and premium studio gear, and all the usual suspects are here. Perfect package With the TonePort UX1, Line 6 have succeeded in taking the all-in-one guitarists´ recording package to a new level - you even get a Lite version of Ableton Live in the box. The package is perfect for singer/songwriters who want quality amp and preamp emulations, hardware that performs well, and software that´s extremely easy to use.
The only real drawback is the lack of phantom power, but if this is important to you, check out the UX2, which comes with a more fully-featured audio interface. At just over £100, though, there´s no denying that the UX1 is a real bargain.