Choosing an interface

[Waynez]

Hi everyone!

Im planning on buying one of these three interfaces:

Native Instruments Guitar Rig Mobile
Line 6 POD Studio UX1
M-Audio Fast Track

Im really not sure which one to pick so can anyone add some suggestions or comments?
My main goal at the moment is recording of my electric guitar but also usage for everyday playing.

Multiple instruments recording at once is not a necessity, tho having a possiblity to do some recoding of an acoustic guitar with a mic in the future seems nice.

Thanks!

 

[TimOBrien]

The only real difference between the first two is the software (amp sims) you get with it.
I like Guitar Rig but a lot of people love the Pod softsim.
The only real downside is you can't plug a regular XLR mic into them.

I personally would go with the fasttrack where you CAN plug in regular mics or instruments
You can always get amp sims (GuitarRig or even some great free ones) that will work with it.
Much more flexible.

 

[Waynez]

Thank you for the reply!
Fast track does seem like a good choice.

Btw, do you think if it might be a good idea to order a used one online?

I dont know how durable the device is and does it begin to malfunction after a relatively short period of time

 

[TimOBrien]

Dont get used.

The new ones are so cheap that the warranty alone is worth the few extra dollars.
And no, they dont wear out.

 

[guitaristic]

You can always get amp sims (GuitarRig or even some great free ones) that will work with it.
Much more flexible.

Not trying to hijack the thread, but do you have any recommendations for good, free amp sims? I've thought about switching to sims for some of my songs/parts.

 

[Waynez]

But if they dont wear out, why not get a used one?

I could really use the leftover money for something else, and the local stores over here probably dont have it in the first place. So even if id buy a new one, id have to order it online, which would make the warranty, in case of some malfunction, a real hassle with shipping.. :\

 

[itaughttremonti]

If you're gonna buy used, buy from a reputable dealer (musicians friend, guitar center, etc.) who was seen the item and given it a functional grade. It's not neccesarily a problem with the hardware "wearing out", but with how the item was treated by the previous owner.

 

[buzzard bass]

I've not had an issue buying online, again, as mentioned, stick to a reputable dealer like Amazon or Musicians Friend who can help you out in the event of a problem. I wouldn't anticipate any issues if you buy gear form the bigger companies like Tascam, M-Audio etc.