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Post by guitfiddler on Mar 7, 2024 8:55:04 GMT -6
And for my next trick I’m going to hook up two Alesis Adat XT’s to my Carbon via light pipe and record! 😆
It just might sound a little warmer😆
That’s right, I said it, ADATS!😆
When I first got my Carbon, I tried just about every 115 plugins that came with it just messing around with just the plugins. I was surprised, then when I plugged in my outboard it sounded like a record🤟🏻
I am surprised on how good the preamps sound. 2nd time I actually used preamps in an interface. My experience with the Apollo 8p wasn't as good, however it is older tech and not apples to apples. And to be more specific, I really forgot about all the other interfaces on the market since I got the Carbon. I’m happy and it took me a while to think about either going HDX or Carbon. Then when Avid was acquired it made me hesitant again about going with a Carbon Pre8, almost bought another Carbon before the PRE8 was released. Glad I waited, but does it really matter whether you get another Carbon or get a PRE8? I would think it would integrate the same? The Carbon does cost more, however can you do 8 headphones cues? Or does it just stop at 4? These are questions Ive yet to research and find out.
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Post by guitfiddler on Mar 7, 2024 8:44:10 GMT -6
A little off topic, but still in the Protools vein. Does anyone know if the older Apogee Symphony 64 Thunderbridge with the 16X converters with the Protools HD cards still work? And do you know if they work as flawlessly as the Lynx stuff that Seawell is still using with no issues? I was still wondering about this
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Post by guitfiddler on Mar 7, 2024 8:26:34 GMT -6
Nobody mentioned how damn sexy that Carbon looks in the rack! I talked to two of my clients and told them about my new interface and that we have to give it a spin and see how it works out. I sent them the link for the avid product video demonstration promo and they just couldn’t wait to get in my studio and record! It actually made them very excited to come in and lay down some new material. Btw, one of my female clients said, damn that’s sexy! I agreed, but I wasn’t referring to the Carbon😆
Pipeline worked good for me in Studio One 4 Professional. I have tested Studio One 6 using the Carbon interface and it works great. You don’t get the DSP, however I didn’t notice any latency when I was tracking drums on a project. It was solid. I haven’t had any issues yet and I’ve had my Carbon for at least a year now. I haven’t used Pipeline in version 6 yet, but I can imagine it works flawlessly due to the great experience I had with version 4.
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Post by guitfiddler on Mar 6, 2024 22:23:45 GMT -6
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Post by guitfiddler on Mar 6, 2024 15:03:16 GMT -6
I’m going to try 1176 into ACME XLA-3 Opto, something I just never tried. I've tried the 500 series Acme Opto into a 1176, too much IMO.. Also in fast mode it pretty much does what a 1176 does anyway.. I’ve heard the 500 series is supposedly a little more aggressive sounding, but I’m really not sure about that. Thinking about selling out my 500 series and going all 19” rack. There’s just something about that proprietary power supply.
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Post by guitfiddler on Mar 6, 2024 13:10:40 GMT -6
Demo the Avid Carbon John. Being in Music City you should be able to get a demo in your room to try out
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Post by guitfiddler on Mar 6, 2024 2:54:03 GMT -6
Avid Carbon user here. Demo a Carbon you just might like it! I need 8 more I/O, adding Carbon PRE8 soon
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Post by guitfiddler on Mar 6, 2024 2:26:06 GMT -6
I’m going to try 1176 into ACME XLA-3 Opto, something I just never tried.
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Post by guitfiddler on Mar 2, 2024 14:30:35 GMT -6
I always liked Logic’s array of plugins
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Post by guitfiddler on Mar 1, 2024 16:16:11 GMT -6
I would like to compare those to the real Bricasti, has anyone compared them?
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Post by guitfiddler on Mar 1, 2024 1:28:37 GMT -6
I was working in Studio One 6 with a friend and we were testing out that collaboration mode. Carbon works flawlessly with Studio One 6 and Logic X, however I had to fire up Protools to change my sample rate because the project we were working on was in 44.1 and my interface was set to 48. wow. That sounds like a pain. Only if you have to change sample rates if you’re working in another DAW besides Protools.
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 29, 2024 14:04:50 GMT -6
I was working in Studio One 6 with a friend and we were testing out that collaboration mode. Carbon works flawlessly with Studio One 6 and Logic X, however I had to fire up Protools to change my sample rate because the project we were working on was in 44.1 and my interface was set to 48.
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 28, 2024 16:28:14 GMT -6
Oh yes, they will probably pull a Waves on us. I don’t really need their plugins anyway. Waves without the utility plugins, aka PA. Waves still has the Renaissance Maxx bundle, MV2, L2 (it's a sound), and Clarity VX Pro. Yeah, I like Waves plugs, I still use them, but not after this year.
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 28, 2024 15:17:15 GMT -6
Oh yes, they will probably pull a Waves on us. I don’t really need their plugins anyway.
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 28, 2024 6:22:03 GMT -6
All uadX should run on your computer, and I agree you shouldn’t be getting pop ups about hardware, unless you someone bought the uad2 version. Are you running any UA hardware or is any registered in your UA system? When you try to instantiate the plug in your daw , are you accessing the uad2 or the uadX folder? Yes. I have an Apollo, but I don’t use it as much anymore. I have a lot of the UAD plugins, however everything I have is UAD. I downloaded it and installed it. I will try and use it in my Protools/Carbon setup later today. I’m not interested in paying again, not even a penny, to use plugins that I already paid for on the UAD platform before UADX. I’m interested in hearing it against the Vari-MU hardware unit I have. I’m curious what version Vari-MU they modeled this plugin from?
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 27, 2024 18:11:34 GMT -6
Confusing as hell! I have some UAD X working on my system without the hardware, but just today I recently went to install the Manley Vari-MU UADX version and it won’t install because I don’t have any UA hardware hooked up, but some of the other UADX plugs work but this one won’t install?!!! I really have almost given up on UA by now unfortunately
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 27, 2024 17:24:15 GMT -6
At least they got right on it for you👍🏻. Since they were bought out they seem to have a fresh outlook on pleasing their customers. I think they are finally starting to wake up a little, let’s hope you can get that resolved soon and be up and running! Agreed, Avid support has been excellent. I know this is supposed to be about the Carbon but I'm sat here and all I want is a couple of Core sub's. LOL.! Yeah it's for my own enjoyment cause nobody's going to hear what those mammoth's sound like bar the uber ATC and Dyn crowd but still.. There's worse ways to spend your money I guess .. You aren’t kidding! I would love to have 4 of those bad boys!
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 27, 2024 17:13:43 GMT -6
….have a pair of Maag Eq’s or a pair of Pultecs? Mostly for sweetening tracks and buss work. Also kinda interested in the Electrodynes. I think the Maags would be the most versatile, plus I like the new black faceplate in the 500 series. I’ve had my eyes on those Maag EQ4’s for some time now. One of the many pieces I’ve been interested in.
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 27, 2024 17:03:44 GMT -6
I recently got an email saying to grab the Manley Vari-Mu for free. It’s the native version. I opened up connect and it asked me where my UA interface was? Yeah, not sure why that happened, never had an issue before?
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 27, 2024 16:57:17 GMT -6
Im still on Monterey 12.3, lol Yeah, I’m very impressed with this interface. The only issue I had with it is, I bought it too soon and it wasn’t compatible with my M1 yet. I had to wait for Avid to come out with a fix to be M1 compatible. The only issue I have right now is my EuControl quit working and it’s probably because I didn’t upgrade my OSX. For an All-In-One interface it’s quite impressive. The SSL Big Six just adds a massive width to whatever gets put through it, also add in the crazy phantom center of the Dyn's.. I tried the Carbon by itself and I was like hmm okay, it's the epitomy of transparent though which is great when you pass it through or send it through other stuff (it's on of those things where you'd have to be here to get it). As for the fix, well I'm in touch with Avid as well they're suggesting a full factory reset via dim. I'll try it tomorrow and see where we are.. At least they got right on it for you👍🏻. Since they were bought out they seem to have a fresh outlook on pleasing their customers. I think they are finally starting to wake up a little, let’s hope you can get that resolved soon and be up and running!
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 27, 2024 16:46:00 GMT -6
Im still on Monterey 12.3, lol Yeah, I’m very impressed with this interface. The only issue I had with it is, I bought it too soon and it wasn’t compatible with my M1 yet. I had to wait for Avid to come out with a fix to be M1 compatible. The only issue I have right now is my EuControl quit working and it’s probably because I didn’t upgrade my OSX. For an All-In-One interface it’s quite impressive. I’m sure the Core 59’s are making it an even more delightful experience. The Carbon actually made a noticeable improvement in the sound of my old early 90’s Genelec monitors!😆
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 27, 2024 16:35:41 GMT -6
Did you boot up the interface before turning on the computer? You’d be surprised by this, I have actually done this and it wouldn’t work and I got weird issues. Re-boot try again and make sure it goes through all startup light display and you hear the relays and the hardware posts. Let’s start at the easiest thing it could be
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 27, 2024 16:31:58 GMT -6
So, core audio and DB-25 outputs work but I can't get any input to the Carbon. I've asked Avid and using the combo jacks then a DB-25 out is fine but it's not all that great if I can't record anything. In Pro Tools under the hardware section it isn't picking up the Carbon, I'm on Mac so I've gone into audio / midi and enabled AVB, it of course has an IP address because core audio works, also the encoder / input is set to line in. Not sure if there's something simple I've missed here?
Try installing Carbon Central and enable it as the primary device? That’s a good idea. I read that if you get another device like the Pre8 or another Carbon to install Carbon Central. I haven’t bothered installing it, and until I expand this system I probably won’t bother, however I now have some issues with my EuControl iPad control stop working.
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 27, 2024 16:15:48 GMT -6
So, core audio and DB-25 outputs work but I can't get any input to the Carbon. I've asked Avid and using the combo jacks then a DB-25 out is fine but it's not all that great if I can't record anything. In Pro Tools under the hardware section it isn't picking up the Carbon, I'm on Mac so I've gone into audio / midi and enabled AVB, it of course has an IP address because core audio works, also the encoder / input is set to line in. Not sure if there's something simple I've missed here?
Did you do a recent update? They recently had the Sonoma update for OSX
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Post by guitfiddler on Feb 23, 2024 18:52:41 GMT -6
👍🏻
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