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What’s the best interface for making electronic music?
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5th Jan 2022

What’s the best interface for making electronic music?

Choosing the right audio interface for electronic music can be problematic. Synths and drum machines can become very addictive and it’s easy to continue to expand your collection of hardware without c … Read more
What’s the best interface for recording spoken word?
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5th Jan 2022

What’s the best interface for recording spoken word?

Every day around the world, millions of people listen to books, podcasts, and radio shows. If you produce Spoken Word, you’ll want to really connect with those listeners — and the best way to do that … Read more
What’s the best interface for recording Strings?
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5th Jan 2022

What’s the best interface for recording Strings?

String instruments are, without doubt, an extension of the musician playing them. Your relationship with your instrument is very personal so you’ll want to be sure that any audio interface you use to … Read more
What’s the best interface for PC?
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5th Jan 2022

What’s the best interface for PC?

Historically, Windows computers have often been considered complicated machines to use for recording. However, at Focusrite, we've worked hard to offer Windows users a seamless audio experience with o … Read more
What’s the best interface for recording drums and percussion?
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4th Jan 2022

What’s the best interface for recording drums and percussion?

Setting up drums can be fiddly and time consuming, so it’s important to have an audio interface that works right out of the box, leaving you time to get your setup just right. Capture every detai … Read more
What’s the best interface for recording Brass?
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4th Jan 2022

What’s the best interface for recording Brass?

A good brass section can elevate all types of music, from funk to jazz and beyond. Capturing the sound of brass isn’t hard, but there are some special considerations when choosing an audio inter … Read more
What’s the best interface for making Pop music?
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4th Jan 2022

What’s the best interface for making Pop music?

Pop music is so named because it’s popular – both in terms of its fans and how much of it is made. Creating a piece of pop music that stands out from the plethora of songs available is more than just … Read more
What’s the best interface for recording synths and keys?
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4th Jan 2022

What’s the best interface for recording synths and keys?

Synths and keys are powerful tools for both live and studio production and are flexible in the sounds they can create. They are also highly collectible — but even with one, you still need a good audio … Read more
What’s the best interface for recording vocals?
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4th Jan 2022

What’s the best interface for recording vocals?

Whether you’re into pop, rap or metal, the vocal takes centre stage in the song. Every vocalist wants to be sure that their vocals sound amazing and choosing the right audio interface is key to ensuri … Read more
What’s the best interface for recording guitars?
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4th Jan 2022

What’s the best interface for recording guitars?

Capturing your guitar perfectly can be a daunting task — and choosing the right audio interface for the job can be just as hard. You’ll want to sound like you, but you’ll want a quality recording w … Read more
What’s the best interface for Mac?
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4th Jan 2022

What’s the best interface for Mac?

There are many ways to record audio on a Mac but choosing the best way for your workflow means taking some features into consideration. Is it simple to use or do you need to install drivers?Class comp … Read more
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