Anybody got an Apogee Duet? - Page 2

stilts27 · 6th June 2008

"Not going Mac v. PC here, but I still haven't found a compelling reason to use a PC in the studio (cost isn't an issue imho in a professional environment). I'm sure the basic drivers will come along at some point, but it does make sense."

IMHO...Thats just funny to me...as I own both and have a main machine that is a PC that I custom built (cost wasn't an issue either - hopefully that puts me in the "professional environment" status

) thats just rock solid and does the job well (very well)...but hey - Apple got wise too and went Intel

Karloff70 · 6th June 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by stilts27

If you are talking about running a FF400 and Duet at the same time, then yes - it is possible due to aggregated devices in apple's core - but don't see why you would. I would just get one solid interface with more I/O for the price of that combination.

Well, I've already got the FF400 and quite like it. The thought is to get some 2 channel better AD for putting mixes down from a desk and for overdubbing and I was originally thinking Mytek 96. But this little puppy gives me DA that is probably better than the FF400 and a couple of micpre's, whether exciting or just decent, for nothing.......

And I was thinking 'has anyone run these together'', as in 'any problems in the reality of it?' as opposed to it's supposed to work......many things are supposed to work. Experience says believe when you witness it working.

cpu · 6th June 2008

I've had mine for a couple months...i love it EVERY DAY!
To answer some of the above questions:

I use it with external pres all the time.....mostly my Chandler Germs, but my Solo 610 sometimes as well.
Yes, you can use it with another firewire interface at the same time. (although the duet only has one firewire port, so you need to get creative on how you hook things up, especially if you've got other firewire devices as well.)
Definitely a great purchase. I just got my Duet Carry bag from Mercenary this week so i can take it with me on vacation next week!

tonymission · 7th June 2008

anyone wanna trade my motu896 HD for a lil duet?

eh eh ?

Karloff70 · 7th June 2008

I was wondering about someone actually having DONE IT, not it being possible in theory as I'm already aware of that. The words 'kernel panic' come to mind.........is it a happy experience????? And the Ensemble seems to have a bit of a problem with delay when routing stuff out and back in.....Duet? Because my Fireface is not afflicted like that in any way, and I'm rather fond of the ability to reprint stuff without problems.....

WideawakE · 11th June 2008

WHY DOES THIS NOT HAVE MIDI!!!!!!!!!

ok, I feel better now

gdeusthewhizkid · 11th June 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by HENNYTHABIZNESS

HA! Maestro getting me outta hiding!!!

But yeah, the duet is by far one of the best pieces of gear I bought this year!!!

ain't ya mpc dudes? Nice job on that new LL SIngle though.... why is it that so many say duet and logic pro.. is it really that good. I mean as far as sound. Does it enhance logic's sound...?

duetbreakout · 29th June 2008

if your reading this forum you already know about the duet....here is its future partner. check it out. duet: BREAKOUT
let me know what you guys think.

staudio · 29th June 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by WideawakE

WHY DOES THIS NOT HAVE MIDI!!!!!!!!!

ok, I feel better now

I wish it had 1 MIDI I/O, 4 balanced I/O, SPDIF I/O as channels 5-6, and 2 routable headphone outs (any stereo output or an independent dedicated headphone bus).

But I still love it anyway.

littledoodler · 29th June 2008

Duet is the shiznit. I have used it every day for 6 months and it is flawless. Its great for itunes too, and I am not worried about the breaout cable.

macleodgrant · 29th June 2008

i agree, great unit however i'm peed that we can't use the volume control to control the playhead in logic like we're supposed to be able!! what gives?

halfguard · 29th June 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by duetbreakout

if your reading this forum you already know about the duet....here is its future partner. check it out. duet: BREAKOUT
let me know what you guys think.

looks really interesting. wonder what apogee will say?? if it checks out good, ill get one. i love the duet

jonsays · 9th July 2008

i love my duet.

elmolemon · 10th July 2008

the duet breakoutbox looks really interesting!!!

i have no problems here but this one seems to be a solid solution for future problems..

billyindonesia · 29th July 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tibbon

Seeing that 95% of people who are professionally doing audio use Mac, that's where i'd put my efforts if I were Apogee. Part of it is (rather like BMW) that they want to do a long-term upsell to their higher end products later on for you. Those are all targeted at professionals.

Not going Mac v. PC here, but I still haven't found a compelling reason to use a PC in the studio (cost isn't an issue imho in a professional environment). I'm sure the basic drivers will come along at some point, but it does make sense.

Of course this wouldn't run with Protools! It's not Apogee's fault. It's that digi locks in the hardware.

where you get that number.. 95%.. i dont think so !!!
in my country most of recording studio using PC.. 95% PC..
NOT MAC..

i think you've made wrong quote !! dfegad

rectifier · 2nd August 2008

Also love my Duet thumbsup

tonymission · 2nd August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyindonesia

where you get that number.. 95%.. i dont think so !!!
in my country most of recording studio using PC.. 95% PC..
NOT MAC..

i think you've made wrong quote !! dfegad

im pretty sure he's talking about american music ... and from my experience working in a lot of studios, i cant tell you the last time i have even seen a pc in a studio.

personally, ive decided to pick up a duet this weekend. my motu firewire connectors just shit the bed and their tech support was horrible and arrogant the entire time ... fuk motu.

i cant wait!

elmolemon · 2nd August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonymission

personally, ive decided to pick up a duet this weekend.

Good choice!

The only thing i hate about it are the unbalanced -10-Outputs!

But if you can live with that it's a great piece of gear!

mad-bax · 2nd August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Power Supply

Can it be used with Pro Tools?

No you cannot!

mad-bax · 2nd August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyindonesia

where you get that number.. 95%.. i dont think so !!!
in my country most of recording studio using PC.. 95% PC..
NOT MAC..

i think you've made wrong quote !! dfegad

Third world country?

For some of them Even PC is expensive thing!

tonymission · 3rd August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad-bax

Third world country?

For some of them Even PC is expensive thing!

(i didnt wanna say it

)

tommygee · 3rd August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyindonesia

where you get that number.. 95%.. i dont think so !!!
in my country most of recording studio using PC.. 95% PC..
NOT MAC..

i think you've made wrong quote !! dfegad

If you're talking about Indonesia, which your name indicates, then i have to say, that Indonesia is pretty much outside the standard world wide. And thats not ment negative :-)

irthwirm · 5th August 2008

how about the duet vs the minime? Or even the duet verse the sparrow by black lion which i guess doesn't have pre's in it but how do the converters match up if anyone has had a chance to hear both?

Docmattic · 6th August 2008

i have a pc, but im not recording in a professional environment. Could somebody tell me how the duet connects to the computer/mac? And how much difference in sonud would it make to someone whose using a roland mmp-2 as a convertor.

billyindonesia · 19th August 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommygee

If you're talking about Indonesia, which your name indicates, then i have to say, that Indonesia is pretty much outside the standard world wide. And thats not ment negative :-)

ok bro im sorry i was drunk when i wrote my opinion :(
im sorry to you guys who get hurt from me..

btw.. pyramix software only support PC..
what do you guys think.. is not Mac

tonymission · 31st August 2008

WHOA!

Just got the Duet yesterday and let me just say that it's kinda surpassed my already high expectations.

My thoughts:

1. Much, much more clarity on the low end in the kick / sub relationship. Kicks are slamming now and not gettin eaten up by the sub.

2. So much sparkle and shine on the high end without being harsh. I had a sound in one of our tracks that was almost a little piercing and just tracking it off the G into Logic made it sound smoother somehow. Hard to explain.

3. Tons of headroom, super easy to use... the spacial of the track and all that ... wow ...

If anyone cares to check out a beat mixed with the Duet... Go to the Royalty website in my sig and listen to "Showboating" and then compare it to any of the other beats.

I think it's a MAJOR difference. Money very well spent IMO.

ttptp · 9th September 2008

Could someone please explain the problems with the breakout cables? I'm new to recording and don't understand the problem..... Someone posted a link to a nifty looking breakout box custom made for the duet, is this worth getting?

tonymission · 9th September 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttptp

Could someone please explain the problems with the breakout cables? I'm new to recording and don't understand the problem..... Someone posted a link to a nifty looking breakout box custom made for the duet, is this worth getting?

It's not a problem, they can just get a lil tangled up if you arent very organized or transporting loosely in a bag. The cables/connectors, from what i can tell, are very high quality and ive had zero issues with them. they're properly labeled and even have them paired (grouped) up...

breakout box just might look (if it was done cosmetically like the duet) more professional for those on stage. anyone bitching about the cables just needs something to nitpick cuz for $500 nothin touches the Duet imo.

ttptp · 10th September 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonymission

It's not a problem, they can just get a lil tangled up if you arent very organized or transporting loosely in a bag. The cables/connectors, from what i can tell, are very high quality and ive had zero issues with them. they're properly labeled and even have them paired (grouped) up...

breakout box just might look (if it was done cosmetically like the duet) more professional for those on stage. anyone bitching about the cables just needs something to nitpick cuz for $500 nothin touches the Duet imo.

thanks for clearing that up for me.

ttptp · 10th September 2008

New question.... I thought duet was only for recording, why would someone need it on stage? For mics?

29th June 2008	#38
duetbreakout Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	attention all duet owners if your reading this forum you already know about the duet....here is its future partner. check it out. duet: BREAKOUT let me know what you guys think.

5th August 2008	#53
irthwirm Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 771	how about the duet vs the minime? Or even the duet verse the sparrow by black lion which i guess doesn't have pre's in it but how do the converters match up if anyone has had a chance to hear both? __________________ oh crap my eye is all f$#%@ed UP

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6th June 2008	#31
stilts27 Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 325	"Not going Mac v. PC here, but I still haven't found a compelling reason to use a PC in the studio (cost isn't an issue imho in a professional environment). I'm sure the basic drivers will come along at some point, but it does make sense." IMHO...Thats just funny to me...as I own both and have a main machine that is a PC that I custom built (cost wasn't an issue either - hopefully that puts me in the "professional environment" status ) thats just rock solid and does the job well (very well)...but hey - Apple got wise too and went Intel

6th June 2008	#33
cpu Gear addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NOLA Posts: 414	I've had mine for a couple months...i love it EVERY DAY! To answer some of the above questions: I use it with external pres all the time.....mostly my Chandler Germs, but my Solo 610 sometimes as well. Yes, you can use it with another firewire interface at the same time. (although the duet only has one firewire port, so you need to get creative on how you hook things up, especially if you've got other firewire devices as well.) Definitely a great purchase. I just got my Duet Carry bag from Mercenary this week so i can take it with me on vacation next week!

7th June 2008	#34
tonymission Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ATL / Zone 3 / West End Posts: 1,173	anyone wanna trade my motu896 HD for a lil duet? eh eh ?

7th June 2008	#35
Karloff70 Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: london Posts: 5,871	I was wondering about someone actually having DONE IT, not it being possible in theory as I'm already aware of that. The words 'kernel panic' come to mind.........is it a happy experience????? And the Ensemble seems to have a bit of a problem with delay when routing stuff out and back in.....Duet? Because my Fireface is not afflicted like that in any way, and I'm rather fond of the ability to reprint stuff without problems.....

11th June 2008	#36
WideawakE Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 980	WHY DOES THIS NOT HAVE MIDI!!!!!!!!! ok, I feel better now

29th June 2008	#40
littledoodler Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Beezers' Nook Posts: 777	Duet is the shiznit. I have used it every day for 6 months and it is flawless. Its great for itunes too, and I am not worried about the breaout cable.

29th June 2008	#41
macleodgrant Lives for gear Join Date: May 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,417	i agree, great unit however i'm peed that we can't use the volume control to control the playhead in logic like we're supposed to be able!! what gives?

9th July 2008	#43
jonsays Gear nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the palm of michigan Posts: 97	i love my duet.

10th July 2008	#44
elmolemon Lives for gear Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 669	the duet breakoutbox looks really interesting!!! i have no problems here but this one seems to be a solid solution for future problems..

2nd August 2008	#46
rectifier Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Belgica Posts: 1,745	Also love my Duet thumbsup

6th August 2008	#54
Docmattic Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra Posts: 846	i have a pc, but im not recording in a professional environment. Could somebody tell me how the duet connects to the computer/mac? And how much difference in sonud would it make to someone whose using a roland mmp-2 as a convertor.

31st August 2008	#56
tonymission Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ATL / Zone 3 / West End Posts: 1,173	WHOA! Just got the Duet yesterday and let me just say that it's kinda surpassed my already high expectations. My thoughts: 1. Much, much more clarity on the low end in the kick / sub relationship. Kicks are slamming now and not gettin eaten up by the sub. 2. So much sparkle and shine on the high end without being harsh. I had a sound in one of our tracks that was almost a little piercing and just tracking it off the G into Logic made it sound smoother somehow. Hard to explain. 3. Tons of headroom, super easy to use... the spacial of the track and all that ... wow ... If anyone cares to check out a beat mixed with the Duet... Go to the Royalty website in my sig and listen to "Showboating" and then compare it to any of the other beats. I think it's a MAJOR difference. Money very well spent IMO.

9th September 2008	#57
ttptp Gear interested Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	Could someone please explain the problems with the breakout cables? I'm new to recording and don't understand the problem..... Someone posted a link to a nifty looking breakout box custom made for the duet, is this worth getting?

10th September 2008	#60
ttptp Gear interested Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	New question.... I thought duet was only for recording, why would someone need it on stage? For mics?