TASCAM US-366 4X6 or 6X4 USB Audio Interface - opinions?

[VTM]

Today's SDOTD from MF, $99. I'm looking for simple interface for doing drum jams and also something with a digital input so I can use the digital out on my Torpedo Live. Direct recording only.

Anyone have any experience and/or opinions on this interface? Would this one clip easily like the low end Focusrite?

[colejustesen]

That seems like a good deal, but I have no idea on how good it is... Markdude really talks up the E-mu interface and it has digital inputs... I don't know he got a new interface recently, he might be selling it...

EDIT: I just noticed that E-mu must not be making them anymore, as I don't see them available online

Cole

[colejustesen]

Reading some reviews online indicate that is a decent unit. At the STOTD price you are saving $100 compared to the normal pricing. I would say jump on it, if you don't like it, then return it

Cole

[Markdude]

The E-MU I love is the 0404 USB. That Tascam seems to have a similar physical layout but I don't think they have anything in common.

[VTM]

Thanks for the input guys!

[GuitarBilly]

I used a US-something for a long time.. only stopped using it when I switch to Win7 which my old unit did not support.. but the point is it sounded great. Love the clear, crisp tone of the preamps on my unit... I suppose the new models are just as good or better.

[colejustesen]

Did you end up ordering one of those Speed Bag?

Cole

[VTM]

Did you end up ordering one of those Speed Bag?

Cole

Nope, didn't act fast enough.



I'll probably hold out and grab a focusrite in a month or two.

[colejustesen]

I have a Focusrite 18i8 that I would sell you. It isn't the minimalist approach, but you could get more for less than buying new. Let me know!

Cole

[VTM]

I have a Focusrite 18i8 that I would sell you. It isn't the minimalist approach, but you could get more for less than buying new. Let me know!

Cole

Does it come with the Scarlett plug in suite and Ableton Live Lite?

[colejustesen]

I have a Focusrite 18i8 that I would sell you. It isn't the minimalist approach, but you could get more for less than buying new. Let me know!

Cole

Does it come with the Scarlett plug in suite and Ableton Live Lite?

I activated them already, so I don't know if you will be able to get them or not... I can't remember if they use an unlock code or if they use an email address... Let me do some research on how they activate... I didn't activate the Ableton Live Lite, and yes it comes with it

I could get you the serial numbers and give you my email address to activate them.

Cole

[Devin]

Tascam makes quality stuff

[VTM]

I have a Focusrite 18i8 that I would sell you. It isn't the minimalist approach, but you could get more for less than buying new. Let me know!

Cole

Does it come with the Scarlett plug in suite and Ableton Live Lite?

I activated them already, so I don't know if you will be able to get them or not... I can't remember if they use an unlock code or if they use an email address... Let me do some research on how they activate... I didn't activate the Ableton Live Lite, and yes it comes with it

I could get you the serial numbers and give you my email address to activate them.

Cole

It looks like the 6i6 is the one I want to go for. Sweetwater has a demo for $225 and regular price is $250. And if I call my sales rep and ask for a deal, who knows?

Thanks anyway Cole, much appreciated!

[colejustesen]

Sounds good! If doesn't work out, let me know!

Cole

[VTM]

Sounds good! If doesn't work out, let me know!

Cole

Will do!

Tascam makes quality stuff

I used a US-something for a long time.. only stopped using it when I switch to Win7 which my old unit did not support.. but the point is it sounded great. Love the clear, crisp tone of the preamps on my unit... I suppose the new models are just as good or better.

Good points all around. My first Tascam was a 4 track portastudio back in the summer of 1988. I've owned several of their products since and never had a problem with any of them.