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BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC404HD
I just ordered a BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC404HD which I'm going to use to record three tracks simultaneously on my 2015 Macbook Pro. How do I do this? What software will I need?
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I had not seen that model before, amazoing that they can offer an AI with 4 mic preamps under $100.
You need a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) - recording software. Audacity and Garageband ar ethe 2 (free/included) DAWs many people start out with. Audacity is fairly limited, and obviously GB is only for Macs. You can download free trial versions (usually limited versions) of most DAWs - Cubase, Reason, Mixcraft, Ableton ... I recommend Reaper, as you can download the full version free and only pay for it once you decide you are going to keep it and use it (and at $60, its a bargain). However, there is a pretty steep learning curve with it - but there is a free e-manual, they have an extensive help forum and you'll find tons of youtube videos, too.
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Since you have an Apple computer I would suggest Garageband. I have a UMC202HD and it works very well with my Apple computer but I use Logic Pro X. Doesn't need any drivers with OS-X.
I also have a more expensive RME Babyface on another machine. That is a better sounding interface but the Behringer is more than enough to get started.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I tried Reaper but I'll have to find something else to use. I was able to record a track about 30 seconds after opening it, but then I spent an hour trying to figure out why I couldn't hear the playback. **** that. I'll use anything else before I even touch that program again.
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If the drivers are stable for this hardware, this would be a bargain! 4 Midas pres with inserts, that's pretty cool. For the price I would like to try one of these just to see how good it is. Behringer is famous for ripping off other successful designs I wonder what this is based on I also like the metal case.
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The jury is still out whether Midas is suffering reliability and sound-wise, and this is an interface not just a preamp so that's more what I'm wondering about. For the money it's worth a try!
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