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Got a new laptop, now time for a new interface....for sw monitoring through guitar plugins

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LewyLewy Frets: 3795
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Just got a new M2 MacBook Air, which means I've now got something which has potential for software monitoring through guitar plugins. So...what's the best interface for that? I don't need more than two inputs but what I really want is the lowest possible latency. 

Flexible on budget. What do I need? PreSonus Quantum seems to fit the bill but has way more inputs than I need....
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  • goldtopgoldtop Frets: 5625
    RME for low latency and driver quality? Not cheap, though. UCX or Babyface Pro?

    Julian Krause is about the only guy who routinely tests (properly_ and does RTL tests. See here: 


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  • LewyLewy Frets: 3795
    goldtop said:
    RME for low latency and driver quality? Not cheap, though. UCX or Babyface Pro?

    Julian Krause is about the only guy who routinely tests (properly_ and does RTL tests. See here: 


    Very informative - thanks!
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  • dindudedindude Frets: 8409
    I’d go Motu M2,/M4 I think you have to spend quite a bit more to get appreciably better and the headphone out is really good to my ears. 
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  • SnapSnap Frets: 6086
    I'm a big fan of the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 Mk II interface. Brilliant IMO, and the software bundle is great too.
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  • stickyfiddlestickyfiddle Frets: 24852
    I have a Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 that I’m enjoying. Super easy, nice and small. 
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  • LewyLewy Frets: 3795
    Thanks for the suggestions, all
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  • sweepysweepy Frets: 4005
    edited August 2023
    Another vote for Focusrite, works a treat with my Mac 
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  • jasonbone75jasonbone75 Frets: 347
    RME.
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  • mrkbmrkb Frets: 5594
    edited August 2023
    Snap said:
    I'm a big fan of the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 Mk II interface. Brilliant IMO, and the software bundle is great too.
    I’ve got a Mk1 and it does have random clicks and interference type noises every so often. Seemed to be a common problem in the forums when I looked for a solution.
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  • HerbieTheRadDorkliftHerbieTheRadDorklift Frets: 690
    Piggybacking on this, I'm looking at a Focusrite Scarlett Solo. Why would I need more than one input if I'm just noodling and recording myself at home?
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  • duotoneduotone Frets: 885
    @HerbieTheRadDorklift ;
    Worth a quick read:     https://homemusiccreator.com/audio-interface-how-many-inputs-do-i-need/
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