oldwailer
2023 posts
Dec 22, 2015
9:29 AM
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Hi everybody,
I just found out that my trusty old m-Audio Fast Track is no longer supported since Windows 7 (I recently put Windows 10 on my computers).
Anybody out there up on where to start ooking for a new one? I want to make a new CD. . .
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JInx
1136 posts
Dec 22, 2015
11:44 AM
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iRig Pro DUO
$134 from B&H
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Last Edited by JInx on Dec 22, 2015 11:45 AM
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tf10music
256 posts
Dec 22, 2015
12:12 PM
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focusrite scarlett (2i2 could work, but you could also buy one with more inputs) is easily your best bet. Easily.
Another option as Apogee, if you're looking for more portability. Either apogee one, or apogee duet. These also tend to be a bit more expensive.
Both of these have great sounding preamps -- a lot less brittle than most of the other stuff on the market.
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LSB
169 posts
Dec 22, 2015
12:48 PM
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Agreed on the Focusrite, the Scarlett line is pretty well accepted as being about the best in class in recent years. I have the Scarlett 2i4, which I am quite happy with.
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Raven
58 posts
Dec 22, 2015
3:09 PM
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Better question, Do you still have your Windows 7 software CD?
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A440
495 posts
Dec 22, 2015
10:42 PM
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Did you try downloading new software driver to support the M-audio device under Windows 10 ?
Last Edited by A440 on Dec 23, 2015 1:44 PM
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Bugsy
60 posts
Dec 22, 2015
10:47 PM
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From my little bit of research, the Focusrite Scarlett seems to always be suggested for home recording. I actually ordered one last week.
If you are just recording one track at a time, or just a mic and an instrument at once, you can get the Scarlett Solo; it has an XLR and a 1/4 jack, and you can get them used for <$100 on places like reverb.com. Just make sure you don't get their iTrack solo, as that is meant mainly for iPads I believe, and seems like it is a tad mroe expensive. Unless you want to use your iPad, I guess.
I ordered a used 2i2 (two inputs that can take either XLR or 1/4) with the software and such for $110 on that site. A bit off topic, but I think reverb is a wonderful website. I have lost so much money since I started looking at it...
EDIT: A tad more on topic, if it hasn't been 30 days since you upgraded there is a way to roll it back to win 7, so you technically can do that instead if you don't like win10. Whether or not that is the best solution is something else.
Last Edited by Bugsy on Dec 22, 2015 10:54 PM
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oldwailer
2024 posts
Dec 23, 2015
10:54 AM
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Thanks everybody for the great tips--this gives me a place to start my research.
It's been way over 30 days since I upgraded to 10--and I don't even own a computer any more that was on Windows 7--also, I have been liking Windows 10--it seems way better than 8 was.
Yes, Raven, I do still have the CD's and book that came with the fast track ultra--why do you ask?
So far, I'm leaning toward the Scarlet--but I'm still looking.
Thanks again for the input. . .
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"Too Pretty for the Blues."
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Harmonicatunes
140 posts
Dec 23, 2015
6:07 PM
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Another vote for the Focusrite scarlett 2i2.
I also highly recommend the Redline Reverb, at https://www.112db.com/redline/reverb/
I use Reaper recording software. Works great, price is right
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oldwailer
2025 posts
Dec 23, 2015
8:44 PM
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I agree with the Reaper vote--been using it for a long time--and I tried about three others before going with it.
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"Too Pretty for the Blues."
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oldwailer
2026 posts
Dec 24, 2015
10:27 AM
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I did some more research this morning and found a new driver for Windows 8--now my fast track ultra is working! Great--now I just have to get past feeling stupid and get to work on some recording. Thanks again to all for the input--this forum is still my best resource for music stuff!
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"Too Pretty for the Blues."
Last Edited by oldwailer on Dec 24, 2015 10:30 AM
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