I'm old enough and I'm goin hybrid, Hardware and Software. Transformers and tubes man, they have something that can't be replicated. I've seen many videos telling me it's "sooo" good these days you can't tell the deference, bs I can. Digital Replicated always sounds like its coming through a roll of toilet paper Analog Gear sounds like its alive and breathing My answer to the people that say you cant tell the difference, How long did it take these guys to master it enough to come close? They took the analog guitar sound they liked then spent hours on the software version to get it right. You plug into a analog and bang your ready and recording, in software your sculpting and clicking and questioning and it never sounds great only ok.
I'm all tubes and transformers as well, but they really started to shine when I upgraded my converters (from scarlett to clarett).....less muddy bass and sweeter highs....hardware vs plugins is lies in realistic "depht" vs simulation, and you need good converters to be able to reproduce that digitally....Only now I really know what that means.....
@@purpleheart69420 i have been asking the same question. No one has given an answer. Can’t even find a TH-cam comparison video. I have the ssl2+ and was thinking of upgrading. IF THE APOLLO DOES PROVIDE BETTER SOUND QUALITY
@@blocmovementmedia1186 I actually found some videos... And tbh Imo SSL2 is better. It sounds more realistic, the APOLLO sounds more digitalized in comparison with the UAD. Some say the Apollo its also worth it bc of the plugins they come with but tbh the SSL plugins are great too althought I believe the apollo comes with more plugins tho... so idk man... Imo the SSL2 is better because if I want a digitalized sound I can do it in post... but with the apollo you dont really have a choice. Thats a summary of what I heard about them... I went with the SSL and Im happy with it tbh I didnt like the idea of the 4k button but now I kinda like it
Really sweet words. Dificult to find this kind of content, so helpful. Thank you!! Engage your ear before your gear. Very nteligent video. Thanx thanx thanx
Yes, duh, but the MIC PREAMPS on Audio interfaces are close to pathetic compared to, say, my Mackie ProFX6V3 mixer. Though, my laptop only has USB-A which just does not power an interface well, I don't think. I just record vocals with music background from my cellphone or iPad. A week ago I got an Audient EVO 8, and I just love it; does what I need it to do. Mic preamp volume is kind of low, but if I bring up my DAW, Cakewalk, on my laptop, put in a reverb plugin called Sonitus, and turn 'Echo' on, wow, the volume and clarity go up 200% to 300%! With that setting, I can even hear the creaking of my chair with a condenser microphone, my 15 year old AKG C1000S. Yes, admittedly, what I am hearing is sound input into the microphone processed and magnified by the software, but hey, it is what it is! :) Talking about the "expiration date" on audio equipment, seems to me that an interface using USB-A is already, um, expired! 😂😎😉
dynamic range of around 120dB (eg Clarett or higher)vs 110dB(eg scarlett) makes a huge difference in the "punchiness" of the lows and makes the conversion more linear, not so much the sample rate (which will make the high end more accurate at frequencies above 20k we can't even hear or no microphone can catch).....so you can save some disk memory and processing power there....
as a beginner, this video is painfully underrated, i learned so much. i have a question though, when i export some of my projects in my daw (ableton live 10) it sounds way lower than other mastered songs on spotify and soundcloud. is this a result of not having any audio interface at all? could an audio interface make the sound better and kinda louder? overall i love this video and I'm looking forward into this channel. thank you so much
Using an audio interface should help. Check out this article for more information stampsound.com/do-audio-interfaces-make-a-difference-heres-how-to-choose/
maybe take a look at mastering, i am fairly new to mastering as well, but its about making stuff sound loud enaugh for streaming services etc. and to make it sound more punchy for example
Go and master it. under -12 LUFS . by using compression and limit . learn the use of threshold .also render your mix and ,open it on your daw (live 10) put these vst on your master fader like izotope ozone . start work with it.
chek may first normalize audiofiles they drop on 0 db or other vst are recognize the same lvl in signal path. if this not happend i give it up not, for nothing. im doing music for over 17 years, i give it up every day. a audiointerface will proppably not make any diffrence. So if you con on as example Antelope Studio you may get a cookie on your computer where you have a trial time for using the driver without any response on agrement. this will mean that your computer is may affected on a virus or trialer (trialvirus). I would say ofthen is only the driver of a interface a dirffrent result. In best situation you can catch this with own doing setup perfection. But you will lost it if a audiofile not match zero db on Normalize after a time. Maybe diffrent to understand but if you not come to a liked result there is almost not the user the fail, its bad gear, what comes in to a buy new gear affect what the musicindustie really love it first to be bether as you.
First thank you for this awesome video. May I ask, which audio interface between apogee duet 2 and Universal Audio Volt 2 for dialogue talking head TH-cam videos in your professional opinion? My budget is $200! Thanks for your time!
I know that you have a lot more experience that i have but i have to disagree to the point that digital audio is hated. I think in 2021 its a must have, there is a lot of songs that are phenomenal and they were recorded digital ....
I am here because i want a more expensive audio interface because iv already learned everything else :D panels and monitors are BOMBARED on internet already :D
@@amonchhetri1053 the audient id44 is better then the apogee if you going with the apogee just go with there expensive line but if its desktop stuff then go with the audient id44 are the apollo you wont regret it
@@VST2323 i have audient id4 and i kinda love it cus i had upgraded it from scarlett..found great musical differnce..only thing is that i am not able to put external fx..how is audient id44 better than id4 in terms of preamp and converter?thanks
@@amonchhetri1053 the audient id44 has way better preamps and converter you can hear the difference the converter are top notch on the same ball pork as the apollo but better thoe and better preamps it has the console preamps really good..
If i am streaming at 16 bit 44.1 using the original mbox would I benefit from upgrading into a newer audio interface if i plan to maintain 16 bit at 44.1?
actually liked this video a lot. Allthough I wished you would pause your voice a litlle.. it is VERY "blaaaaaaaaaaaaa" .. breathe! ;-).. also a bit weird to talk about Clarett 8pre USB (got one) and show the red series.. might confuse the beginner :-).. but basically a great video.. just a little to compressed as it covers a LOT :-)
I just opened up my studio for booking at my current office space where I usually just make beats. I've experienced latency with my scarlett 2i2 3rd gen and some static/vnyl noise coming out on vocals. I am still on a budget as I am currently spending $ on bills and other products. Im not really focusing on sessions with bands where I need so many input connections. The Mic I'm currently using is a Warm wa87. Is there a Audio Interface you recommend to use for now to upgrade from my Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen if the Apollo Twin is out the picture?
This is easily the best video regarding audio interfaces on TH-cam. Thank you so much for spreading your knowledge!
What a great explanation! 😍
This was one of the best and informative videos I have seen in a long time. Thanks
thank you for the Great video , very useful information !
I get it. I'm beginner in mastering but master in listening, so, I'll go with Prism Sound :)
You will not regret it.😁 sounds amazing. And best preamps I’ve heard on an audio interface ever.
I'm old enough and I'm goin hybrid, Hardware and Software. Transformers and tubes man, they have something that can't be replicated. I've seen many videos telling me it's "sooo" good these days you can't tell the deference, bs I can.
Digital Replicated always sounds like its coming through a roll of toilet paper
Analog Gear sounds like its alive and breathing
My answer to the people that say you cant tell the difference, How long did it take these guys to master it enough to come close? They took the analog guitar sound they liked then spent hours on the software version to get it right. You plug into a analog and bang your ready and recording, in software your sculpting and clicking and questioning and it never sounds great only ok.
I'm all tubes and transformers as well, but they really started to shine when I upgraded my converters (from scarlett to clarett).....less muddy bass and sweeter highs....hardware vs plugins is lies in realistic "depht" vs simulation, and you need good converters to be able to reproduce that digitally....Only now I really know what that means.....
what do you think its better, SSL2+ or Apollo twin?
@@purpleheart69420 i have been asking the same question. No one has given an answer. Can’t even find a TH-cam comparison video. I have the ssl2+ and was thinking of upgrading. IF THE APOLLO DOES PROVIDE BETTER SOUND QUALITY
@@blocmovementmedia1186 I actually found some videos... And tbh Imo SSL2 is better. It sounds more realistic, the APOLLO sounds more digitalized in comparison with the UAD. Some say the Apollo its also worth it bc of the plugins they come with but tbh the SSL plugins are great too althought I believe the apollo comes with more plugins tho... so idk man... Imo the SSL2 is better because if I want a digitalized sound I can do it in post... but with the apollo you dont really have a choice. Thats a summary of what I heard about them... I went with the SSL and Im happy with it tbh I didnt like the idea of the 4k button but now I kinda like it
i am really young had a chance to listen to analog gear that just has a different vibe
Really sweet words. Dificult to find this kind of content, so helpful. Thank you!! Engage your ear before your gear. Very nteligent video. Thanx thanx thanx
Thanks Carles
Thank you. This is the best advice on audio interface so far. I really appreciate this.
" The Guru appears When Guidance Is Needed!
Thank You for your Efforts and Light x ! "
Thanks Alexander!
The Braveheart sample is 🔥🔥🔥
Yes, duh, but the MIC PREAMPS on Audio interfaces are close to pathetic compared to, say, my Mackie ProFX6V3 mixer. Though, my laptop only has USB-A which just does not power an interface well, I don't think. I just record vocals with music background from my cellphone or iPad. A week ago I got an Audient EVO 8, and I just love it; does what I need it to do. Mic preamp volume is kind of low, but if I bring up my DAW, Cakewalk, on my laptop, put in a reverb plugin called Sonitus, and turn 'Echo' on, wow, the volume and clarity go up 200% to 300%! With that setting, I can even hear the creaking of my chair with a condenser microphone, my 15 year old AKG C1000S. Yes, admittedly, what I am hearing is sound input into the microphone processed and magnified by the software, but hey, it is what it is! :)
Talking about the "expiration date" on audio equipment, seems to me that an interface using USB-A is already, um, expired! 😂😎😉
I use a PreSonus 1824c, totally love it.
dynamic range of around 120dB (eg Clarett or higher)vs 110dB(eg scarlett) makes a huge difference in the "punchiness" of the lows and makes the conversion more linear, not so much the sample rate (which will make the high end more accurate at frequencies above 20k we can't even hear or no microphone can catch).....so you can save some disk memory and processing power there....
as a beginner, this video is painfully underrated, i learned so much. i have a question though, when i export some of my projects in my daw (ableton live 10) it sounds way lower than other mastered songs on spotify and soundcloud. is this a result of not having any audio interface at all? could an audio interface make the sound better and kinda louder? overall i love this video and I'm looking forward into this channel. thank you so much
Using an audio interface should help. Check out this article for more information stampsound.com/do-audio-interfaces-make-a-difference-heres-how-to-choose/
maybe take a look at mastering, i am fairly new to mastering as well, but its about making stuff sound loud enaugh for streaming services etc. and to make it sound more punchy for example
Go and master it. under -12 LUFS . by using compression and limit . learn the use of threshold .also render your mix and ,open it on your daw (live 10) put these vst on your master fader like izotope ozone . start work with it.
chek may first normalize audiofiles they drop on 0 db or other vst are recognize the same lvl in signal path. if this not happend i give it up not, for nothing. im doing music for over 17 years, i give it up every day. a audiointerface will proppably not make any diffrence. So if you con on as example Antelope Studio you may get a cookie on your computer where you have a trial time for using the driver without any response on agrement. this will mean that your computer is may affected on a virus or trialer (trialvirus). I would say ofthen is only the driver of a interface a dirffrent result. In best situation you can catch this with own doing setup perfection. But you will lost it if a audiofile not match zero db on Normalize after a time. Maybe diffrent to understand but if you not come to a liked result there is almost not the user the fail, its bad gear, what comes in to a buy new gear affect what the musicindustie really love it first to be bether as you.
First thank you for this awesome video.
May I ask, which audio interface between apogee duet 2 and Universal Audio Volt 2 for dialogue talking head TH-cam videos in your professional opinion?
My budget is $200!
Thanks for your time!
I know that you have a lot more experience that i have but i have to disagree to the point that digital audio is hated. I think in 2021 its a must have, there is a lot of songs that are phenomenal and they were recorded digital ....
Perfection.
I am here because i want a more expensive audio interface because iv already learned everything else :D panels and monitors are BOMBARED on internet already :D
if u got 10grand which monitor , interface & mic u gon buy? for 2022 music?
Wow! Amazing! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
...even in an itb production?
Wow!
please tell me how would u rate apogee symphony desktop ?am looking at that one right now..
Is there any usb interfaces you recomend
audient id 44
@@VST2323 how do u rate it vs symphony apogee desktop ?
@@amonchhetri1053 the audient id44 is better then the apogee if you going with the apogee just go with there expensive line but if its desktop stuff then go with the audient id44 are the apollo you wont regret it
@@VST2323 i have audient id4 and i kinda love it cus i had upgraded it from scarlett..found great musical differnce..only thing is that i am not able to put external fx..how is audient id44 better than id4 in terms of preamp and converter?thanks
@@amonchhetri1053 the audient id44 has way better preamps and converter you can hear the difference the converter are top notch on the same ball pork as the apollo but better thoe and better preamps it has the console preamps really good..
So if you produce hip hop it’s not that big of a change almost unnoticeable did I get it right
love this
If i am streaming at 16 bit 44.1 using the original mbox would I benefit from upgrading into a newer audio interface if i plan to maintain 16 bit at 44.1?
what, the spl crimson is a cheapo?
actually liked this video a lot. Allthough I wished you would pause your voice a litlle.. it is VERY "blaaaaaaaaaaaaa" .. breathe! ;-).. also a bit weird to talk about Clarett 8pre USB (got one) and show the red series.. might confuse the beginner :-).. but basically a great video.. just a little to compressed as it covers a LOT :-)
It’s a shame “the quality of this automated narration” is so wooden.
just makes me feel like he has no idea of what he is talking about
just make me feel that the whole video is made of ai.
@5:50 "Let's talk about the digital audio sound we all HATE"....SAYS A COMPUTER GENERATED DIGITAL VOICE!!! (facepalm)
I aM nOt A rOBot
I just opened up my studio for booking at my current office space where I usually just make beats. I've experienced latency with my scarlett 2i2 3rd gen and some static/vnyl noise coming out on vocals. I am still on a budget as I am currently spending $ on bills and other products. Im not really focusing on sessions with bands where I need so many input connections. The Mic I'm currently using is a Warm wa87. Is there a Audio Interface you recommend to use for now to upgrade from my Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen if the Apollo Twin is out the picture?
You sound like a big brother scolding his little siblings
I amNot a RObOt
@@StampSound lets just remove the reverb here. :)
Decent info in the video but I cannot stand canned computer generated voices. Has to stop watching.. Sorry.
Did you present any justified fact? Sorry, I find none in this 20 minutes.
there is non :)