SONAR and Sound Cards

[YngwieMalmsteen]

I am thinking about getting SONAR for my recording software, but haven't decided on what sound card. So far, here are the picks:
ECHO Mia
SoundBlaster Audigy Platinum EX
Aardvark Direct Pro

What are the Opinions on these?

System to be used on: Compaq Presario 5010
40 GB HD
Windows ME

 

[TexRoadkill]

The soundblaster is not a pro card and is not in the same league as the others. Get a delta card and you'll be fine. I've heard bad driver stories about the others, especially with ME.

 

[YngwieMalmsteen]

Which Delta? the 1010? or do you have any sugestions

 

[Gidge]

depends on your budget, your input/output needs, and the quality you want........

 

[YngwieMalmsteen]

think I might go with the Delta 1010, what is your opinion on SONAR?

 

[WildFire]

What's the rich and famous Yngwie doing buying a Delta? Doesn't the great Guitar shredder extrodinaire have his own recording studio already?

Hehe... Just kiddin around.

Just wanna say Welcome!...

 

[TexRoadkill]

Pick the delta that has enough ins/outs for what you want to do.

I havent used Sonar but have heard good things. I used it when it was called Cakewalk for awhile and it was an easy program to use.

 

[trebles]

anyone use an rme multiface before ?

 

[ChuckU]

I just got a Delta-1010 to use with Sonar. I like Sonar as I did the previous versions (Cakewalk Pro Audio) which I used primarily for midi. The improved mixing automation is enough to make the upgrade worth it. Anyway I just bought a 1010 and I've got it working. The rig the Cakewalk guys do demos on has a 1010 hooked up to it and a Soundblaster also running on Win2k. Windows 2000 will allow the user to take advantage of WDM drivers, which cut down on latency. That being said, if you are just starting out and only need to record 1-2 tracks at a time, the Soundblaster will do ok. M-Audio also makes the AudioPhile card which has better A/D converters than the blaster.

I expect a free guitar lesson for this info.