cubase sx3

[chris24]

what arethe best interfaces that are compatible with the steinberg software?

[KrisNY]

Well... what're you looking for? You're out of the Pro Tools realm - the marketplace is at your disposal! I think first you need to figure out how many channels you'll need, if you wanna go for outboard pres or buy an all-in-one... that's a good starting place.

From personal experience, when I ran Cubase SX, I used a Presonus Firepod. For the price, it's a workhorse, and the pres aren't that bad. Never failed me. I'm personally glad I made the switch to Pro Tools, but it's not for everybody.

Hope this helps... a little!

[chris24]

well see i have a m audio quattro and i cant get a signal through it and im fed up with it i paid propably more than I should have on ebay for it but i'm wondering if im doing something wrong or if its just broke. i heard the firebox is a nice way to go but my budget is propably 300 bucks.

[John Suitcase]

I assume you're doing everything correctly, but double check the Cubase manual and the sections on enabling inputs, setting up the input bus, etc. It's a little confusing, and one of the common stumbling boxes that I run into all the time. Without configuring it, it will not work out of the box.

I don't think there would be a reason the M audio wouldn't work, unless they've rigged it to only work with Pro Tools...

[chetatkinsdiet]

I have a delta 66 card that I run cubase/nuendo with. Zero issues. I'm sure the drivers are all about the same for all the Maudio stuff.

For $300 though, I'd definitely suggest one of the older MOTU 1224 interfaces. They're great for the money. That is assuming 24 bits is fine with you.

I'm not too crazy about firewire devices just yet. Give em a few years.

m

[digibird]

RME and EMU are excellent choices for Cubase SX3. On one system I use an EMU 1820m and on another an older RME 9632. Both are Windows XP machines and run with no problems. One is AMD Athlon, one is a P4 - I built/assembled both with all parts from Newegg.com or Fry's. Read the forums, build a good computer with quality parts, learn from other's mistakes, and don't buy the latest/greatest/$$$ - If you do all that, it's hard to screw up.

Maybe more info than you wanted, sorry. I'm just amazed at how well a lot of this stuff can work now, especially when I think of computer problems/conflicts I used to have 5 years ago. Cubase SX3 is a joy. Have fun, and tell us what you got when you're up and running - I hope it's another success story.

[True North]

I don't know how many inputs or outputs you want but the Lynx AES16 is a great card

[Led]

Try opening Cubase, click on the 'devices' option in the top of the screen. 'Then click on 'VST Audiobay' and look in the drop down selector called 'Master ASIO driver'. Look for a driver called 'M Audio ASIO' or which ever choice has M audio in the name. Select that one and click apply.

Then close that menu, hit F4 and click the 'output' tab. If you don't see any outpus bus listed, click 'add bus' and choose 1 stereo bus to add. This should now appear in the output tab. To the far right of the output it says 'device port', click on each output and set the left and right outputs to the main left and right outputs of the M audio.
Good huntin'

CHeers

[Led]

Try opening Cubase, click on the 'devices' option in the top of the screen. 'Then click on 'VST Audiobay' and look in the drop down selector called 'Master ASIO driver'. Look for a driver called 'M Audio ASIO' or which ever choice has M audio in the name. Select that one and click apply.

Then close that menu, hit F4 and click the 'output' tab. If you don't see any outpus bus listed, click 'add bus' and choose 1 stereo bus to add. This should now appear in the output tab. To the far right of the output it says 'device port', click on each output and set the left and right outputs to the main left and right outputs of the M audio.
Good huntin'

CHeers

[Jay Kahrs]

FWIW I've been running SX3 with Motu PCI based stuff since last October...

Zero problems to report other then the occasional pilot error.

[Cojo]

Originally Posted by Jay Kahrs

FWIW I've been running SX3 with Motu PCI based stuff since last October...

Zero problems to report other then the occasional pilot error.

Also running Motu but with FW for over two years. Also zero problems to report!

Good luck!

/Cojo

[bobx]

i'm a MOTU 828 mkII user with sx on a P4. solid as a rock. although i may be upgrading to the fireface 800 soon.

[vodka gimli]

MOTU 2408 MkIII was problematic with Cubase SX3 and my PC, but the fab M-Audio ProjectMix works flawlessly... 8 mic pres, faders/knobs and a firewire interface.

[Sizzleboy]

Originally Posted by chris24

what arethe best interfaces that are compatible with the steinberg software?

RME stuff has been rock solid for me. I'm currently running a 96/52 and a multiface simultaniously. I'm getting 16 i/o of 96k out of the lightpipe, 4 i/o s/pdif and 8 analog i/o for cue mixes. Running on a AMD 3200+ system.

[crypticglobe]

Yup... I have been using RME myself for a LONG time now. There is no better sound card as it relates to stability, latency, and routing options. I work on other people's system pretty regularly so I have used just about everything out there... and I still think RME is your best choice for a card.

[matt thomas]

I would say the best cheapish cards are from lynx first then RME

narco

[crypticglobe]

Originally Posted by narco

I would say the best cheapish cards are from lynx first then RME

narco

I find it interesting that you call them "cheapish". In their class, there is nothing more expensive than either RME or Lynx. That's because they are the leaders.

When you add in a/d and or d/al conversion and we are no longer talking about JUST digital cards... then things change. But for a sound card... that just gives you digital i.o... what out there is more expensive than RME or Lynx... for say... 24 i/o via lightpipe? Or... 16 i/o via AES, or 64 i/o via MADI??

There is nothing.... so please... I wouldn't call either company "cheapish" or try to say they aren't "pro". Ya know??

[matt thomas]

Originally Posted by crypticglobe

There is nothing.... so please... I wouldn't call either company "cheapish" or try to say they aren't "pro". Ya know??

Fair enough, I worded my post badly, I meant cheap solution as compared to outboard converters etc.. as far as all in one cards go (which I believe the orginal poster is after) these are the best.

His original post didn't state a price point, then he stated $300, hence the "cheapish" comment, if he had said $3000 I would have said something else. My comment was in answer to the original question, but it ws open to being misinterpreted.

I can't remember saying they aren't pro..

narco

[retropete]

On the low end side, I have a PC with SX3 that I use up at our drummer's place with 2 Echo Laylas for 16 in and out. They're the older ones, but they are 24 bit. They sound really good and they're very cheap on eBay. I'm sure the RME stuff sounds better, though. I know for sure the Lynx cards are better. Still... if you want to go inexpensive, the Laylas are pretty damn good.

P

[crypticglobe]

Originally Posted by narco

Fair enough, I worded my post badly, I meant cheap solution as compared to outboard converters etc.. as far as all in one cards go (which I believe the orginal poster is after) these are the best.

His original post didn't state a price point, then he stated $300, hence the "cheapish" comment, if he had said $3000 I would have said something else. My comment was in answer to the original question, but it ws open to being misinterpreted.

I can't remember saying they aren't pro..

narco

Fair enough to you as well. I just see RME and Lynx getting ragged on here off and on and I think it's just rediculous. I mean... how much do you want to have to pay for a lightpipe or AES card?

Yes... for an "all in one" box, you can do better as far as conversion, etc... but your basic building block is still gonna be a soundcard... and RME and Lynx are the best out there. RME edging out Lynx in the sound card department for my own personal uses.

[kirsten]

Originally Posted by crypticglobe

Yup... I have been using RME myself for a LONG time now. There is no better sound card as it relates to stability, latency, and routing options. I work on other people's system pretty regularly so I have used just about everything out there... and I still think RME is your best choice for a card.

I use a Delta 66 and a Delta 1010 but I agree with you concerning RME products.
They make an excellent product and if you ever decide to try Linux they have great support on that end as well.

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by vodka gimli

MOTU 2408 MkIII was problematic with Cubase SX3 and my PC, but the fab M-Audio ProjectMix works flawlessly... 8 mic pres, faders/knobs and a firewire interface.

What kind of problems where you having? I run the motu 2408 mk3 also and seem to have trouble. I do not us the AD in the motu though. I have the AD16 for that.

Glenn

[chris24]

Guys and gals thanks so much for the input. All that info was tottally helpful. I think another reason why I didnt get the combo right was that I was using for the first time comp mics a shure skm 44 and an octavia mic and I had it going through a art tps 2 and into the m audio quattro which I guess the mic preamp had to be routed into one of the inputs on the interfaces but Im a first timer and I could of had it routed the wrong way.

[Faderjockey]

I just switched to SX3 for mixing around Feb. I'm using a PC and went with the RME Digiface. It's been awesome...26 ch I/O and never lets me down.