RME interface and UAD Native plugins is the way to go, IMHO.

@challow90221

7 ай бұрын

I love where you are going with this.

@dannydaniel8975

7 ай бұрын

Naw. Delete those plugins and get you some actual hardware units

@v3zMedia

7 ай бұрын

​@@dannydaniel8975no, we use both 😂

@challow90221

7 ай бұрын

@@dannydaniel8975 aww why not both. Smh

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

Here is a little background on RME. They engineer and produce medical equipment. With that being said, I have left my Rme interface on for weeks and never had any stability issues or crashes. They are designed like medical equipment. Disney use RME. Many broadcast companies also. I have had my RME Ufx 2 for years, it never failed even with being on for weeks at a time. Using the usb to power the interface, comes with introducing possible computer noise into your mix. Having a powered interface, especially a medical grade interface, keeps the noise floor down. I believe if you monitored the noise floor on the RME versus the UAD, I think your personal preference would have changed. If you want Disney grade sound, RME is the way to go.

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

Dope! Didn’t know that!

@andrewharman6861

7 ай бұрын

So I guess you’re a big, universal audio fan ,, Ha just kidding maybe UA sounds sweet to some ears and RME to others while some won’t here any difference as for me RME just hits the spot shame my old fireface is not supported anymore and gathers dust

@crainstyleproductions7050

7 ай бұрын

@@andrewharman6861 your old interface must not have been RME. Because if it was, it would still be supported. 😆. If you get the Ufx model, you can have madi, adat, analog and aes working simultaneously. Most don’t know exactly what all they get with Rme. Total mix alone is valuable.

@VoiceOverHQ

Ай бұрын

Hi friend, and what about RME vs new Neumann MT-48.

..isn't possible to run rme with uad-x plugins, is that a good compromise..? i know they sound 99 percent the same as uad by the reviews...?regards

My Apollo crashes my computer every time my computer wakes up.

I'm currently using an RME Babyface Pro FS in tandem with an RME Digiface USB. I've connected the Babyface Pro to the Digiface using the first ADAT channel for both input and output. The other three input/output channels on the Digiface are linked to three 8-channel AD/DA converters. These converters not only interface with my outboard gear but also feed 16 channels into my summing mixer. I'm planning an upgrade to include the UCX and the ARC Controller. Post-upgrade, I'll switch the Babyface Pro to CC mode for use with my MPC, utilizing eight analog output channels. These will connect to my rack of outboard gear through an ADAT to DA converter. This setup should optimize my audio workflow significantly, and enable me to upgrade my MPC conversion quite a bit.

I have Babyface Pro FS. Works great on USB power, and can operate as stand alone, PC (Total Mix) or Class Compliant mode. Compatible with modern MPCs in CC mode.

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

Dope!

what abnout the neumann mt 48 ???

Bus power is very useful. I can definitely understand this dilemma. If you pick up the Babyface I hope you enjoy the flexibility it provides. I can see it coming in handy during them Kitchen cook ups.

I have the original RME UCX and love it! It just works!

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

What Camera you use man ?

I only been using an Apollo for about a year and I’m already a UAD guy. I have the Apogee Symphony desktop too and it sounds amazing but that UAD workflow is just too good imo

@jubeijackson6602

7 ай бұрын

Symphony dt is dope! Loving mine. I only have UA native so the SDT has been a great addition

@coldskoolbeatz

7 ай бұрын

Prism Audio Lyra is an entirely different beast. That and/or a RME ADI-2 Pro FS Black Edition with Acustica Audio plugins.💯🔥

@jacksp8de

7 ай бұрын

@@jubeijackson6602 Yeah the symphony is amazing that’s why I still have it. I have them both connected through Adat right now. Experimenting

@jacksp8de

7 ай бұрын

@@coldskoolbeatz That’s just a converter right? I’ve seen people still use the Apollo with it. I think that’s what would do if I upgrade conversion. I also seen people that prefer the big boy Symphony, the desktop supposed to be close to it.

@coldskoolbeatz

7 ай бұрын

@jacksp8de It is a DAC but it's an audio interface as well. It just doesn't have a Mic pre. I have the Symphony Desktop as well...about to sell it tho. I do mainly headphone mixing is why I bought the RME. Most interfaces don't give you that clarity from the heaphone amp. Just the main outputs is why I bought the RME.

I wonder how it compares with the new Focusrite interfaces

Are you now with UAD ?

Yeah Im a UAD guy and have been for a long time as well. UAD is like apple to me menaing that their products just work and you just "set it and forget it" type of solution. The console is powerful and the sound is phenominal especially with all the signature brand stuff. Its not just another emulation of SSL, API, Neve and others but its actually a direct sound source frequency response plug that mimicks what the real hardware would do and how it would sound. This is why when doing compariosons, they sound the closest if not identical to the real ones. I have a apollo rack , twin, two satelittes and two PCIe cards...so my system is pretty much set ya know. Great video bro.

do rme interfaces blow 4i4 fourth gen out the water?

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

They are better

I was hoping you would make a video of it being in class compliant mode with the mpc, using it as a converter and using the 32 & outs. in anycase, glad you touched on it.

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

I did but I never put out video

@johnstarks5323

7 ай бұрын

@@BoloDaProducer I'm sure you don't cause any issues with "C" word. but this is valuable information, at the least, you should release it as exclusive content. or release it as a cryptic message, doing an a/b of it being in that mode. asking people can they tell the difference, but not saying what the a/b is until months later.

@dubmaverick69

4 ай бұрын

Just to be clear the RME in class compliant is only going to playback what you have in your MPC already and the way MPC handles D/A with class compliant is terrible. This is where all the converter issues are stemming from. Just take track that you know well, play it back on the RME through your interface. Take that same track put it in Akai mpc and play it back via class compliant with the same RME you going to hear difference, there is so many of us who have done this test and that is why the whole converter issue came up. It add a dull thud to the bottom end and hypes it up, and too much air and brilliance in the top end, this is counter intuitive, they need to fix this, so class compliant is NOT going to do anything for you but just give your more outs, you better off just getting and SSL Big six and atleas get some faders eqa etc. The SSL converter is much better and it will help you to go from class compliant back into the computer as that will be your AD conversion via usb cable.

@johnstarks5323

4 ай бұрын

​@@dubmaverick69 I had the idea that you can use the RME Fireface UFX III in class-compliant mode as an external AD/DA converter with tons of IO for the MPC. Thanks for the comment. As I didn't want to experiment $3k just to test that theory on the UFX 3.

@dubmaverick69

4 ай бұрын

@@johnstarks5323RME UCX II does not work in class compliant mode, I have tested that, I asked RME about it and confirmed again at NAMM 2024, they said most probably it does not work with Akai because probably is using a usb 1.0 protocol and RME machines can be taxing on the Akai cpu, it works for about a minute or so and then the glitches start. Baby Face Pro does work, I have test that, the only USB class compliant that has worked flawlessly and getting multiple channels out is the SSL Bix Six, there is list of akai class compliant on google if you search, but most are usually working with just 1-4, there are some exception , the tascam, the Eventide effects and some behringer, but people have complained that when they update the mpc some of the ones that were working now have glitches. It is basically a mess with akai, it reminds me of the driver and extension issues of software back in the 90s on computers.

UAD Product + Baby face pro fs , this combo will give you the best of both world . The Rme Headphones preamps are crazy cristal clear, and the uad workflow & the console are the best to use 🙌🏾

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

I’ll def try it!

As a PC guy I always wanted the apollo finally after getting a thunderbolt laptop I did just such trust me believe the hype no other companies are touching the plugins that natively run on them Antelope was the closest but I had issues with compatibility with them still I'll never bash them they customer service was fantastic only con caveat with Apollo they not class compliant

Motu UltraLite mk5 next?

I seriously had the RME baby face pro in my zzounds shopping cart….. Switched it for the new Apollo x twin for windows… It’ll be at my house in a few days. 🤷🏼‍♂️ lol

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

Unless you have a mac i wouldnt get a UAD interface .. i had nothing but issues .. so i got the babyface pro fs

I got to have one of these.

everyone keeps saying it has a bunch of inputs. i see only 2. my Focusrite 18i20 has 8 but looking for a better interface.

Apollo guy here. I hate it and I wish I'd bought the RME. The Apollo doesn't work all the time on my MacBook. Many times it just turns off, sometimes it doesn't receive signal from microphone, sometimes the Logic Pro doesn't get audio. Just so many problems.

I'm using UAD and really want to switch it for RME, the stability of UAD in Windows is awful

@StanAllDay

4 ай бұрын

Do it!

@Ultraskill23

3 ай бұрын

@@StanAllDaythe RME is coming in 2 days i m going to write you if i m happy

I am a UAD guy as well. RME is exceptional as well. The Baby Face is a beast. Used it in a project not too long ago. Most interfaces will sound good these days, my issue is the quality of the music. A great sounding bad song has become the trend the last few years. People should focus on the art of production and songwriting… I am getting off subject…can’t wait to see your thoughts on the Baby Face. My mobile interface is the UAD Arrow. Gets the job done with traveling.

Even with the RME Babyface Pro fs i thing if you want Fantom power you will need external power. Its dope I have it but i am worrying now about M1 new security stuff and RME drivers longivity. Excuse my english but make sure you use its optical input because you will only have 2 xlr in and 2 ts in. Nice video bro. I am Afro tsk

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks !

it doesn't need wall power if u use firewire

Check out the Digiface AES if you want a "usb bus powered" RME device.

Very simple solution. I sold my Apollos. I use the UFXIII MADI with the Ferrofish Pulse 16 and have 92 UAD-2 plug-ins running on my Octo Satellite in any audio application on my computer. Best of both worlds. Enough fighting. Just make music.

as long as the vibe doesn't get lost in translation. I guess I'm out the club I finally sold my UA x8 Apogee Symphony Mkii Im coming Home 😁

FIREFOX??? WTF??? Good review.

Surprising decision.

This is exactly why the UCX II and MOTU Ultralight 5mkII aren’t the right interfaces for me. Babyface Pro FS is killer, but have you looked into the Antelope Audio Zen Go Synergy Core (or the Q)? It’s more similar to the UAD workflow with built-in DSP effects. I even think they’re running a holiday promo that bundles all the FX with the interface (except their bridge app that lets you control them from your DAW). Haven’t tried it myself, but my understanding is the Antelope’s conversion and pre-amps are stellar/on-par with RME. Clocking may even be better, and that’s for less $$$. If you’re using low impedance headphones (IEMs), the Babyface’s 1/8” output is better. Judging from forums, I also think it’s reasonable to expect RME will outperform the Antelope in driver stability, low-latency performance, and long-term support for both drivers and firmware. The main thing holding me back from the Antelope Zen Go/Q is the display. I’ve had issues with similar displays in field recorders getting dimmer over time - and I’m not excited about what happens when those screens die with the devices are out of warranty. The Babyface Pro FS’s LED meters maybe limited, but they give me a lot of confidence that it will be as usable in a decade as it is today. Even more than portability, I’ll trade that reliability for some mess on my desk when using it in my home studio (cable management with the Babyface is a bit of a joke compared to every other interface I mentioned).

I’m UAD guy! It’s nothing like tracking thru unison

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

Say they have the best drivers in da game na!

The only thing that can stop an older Fireface in its track is Apple or Intel deciding to kill support for a port. A lot of people & studios out there are about to have very expensive, extremely robust paperweights they'll have to throw away and replace just because Apple stopped making the Firewire 800 to thunderbolt 2 adaptor (which then needs a thunderbolt 3 adaptor). And in my case, the adaptor died. RME's driver is sitting there waiting, unstoppable.

Off topic but Bolo wit da dreads and metro boomin tm88 pic 🔥

Motu m4 is dope and doesn't need a brick.

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

Ok 👍🏾 might have to check it out!

@astrangeandmysteriouspodca7168

7 ай бұрын

@BoloDaProducer no doubt ...thanks again for all the knowledge you share. Definitely have picked up some tricks. Albuquerque salutes you 🫡

@astrangeandmysteriouspodca7168

7 ай бұрын

​@@BoloDaProducerkzread.info/dash/bejne/gad-y9JqesXcgcY.htmlsi=rDFRo98RCSCT89ba

RME UFX upgrade…..?😊

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

Maybe lol

For the price I need to have heard you say "it sounded awesome" as opposed to good.

@musicproductionbrauns2594

3 ай бұрын

rme sounds clear, precise, deep. Its like with good studio speakers, it is not adding it just shows the true sound

I would send the firefox back too. Have to use Brave. Lol..Kidding, im RME gang. Def get that babyface.Super portable.

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

I’m definitely gonna check it out

Babyface pro fs 👍🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

You could just get a decent power bank and power the RME from tha and it’s fully portable.

Just get a Burl AD Bomber you will never look back, I use RME for its incredible latency compensation.

Sillyyyyyyy 🫥

Is is Zounds, or ZuhZounds? Im a zuhZounds man.

In the past, the band has used RME and UAD in worship some people find the Rme mixer not so easy to use and yeah I would agree the manual sucks However personally I think the RMe needs that extra power because it has an extra special sound and needs some juice personally I don’t know why you would’ve gone for Rme when you have invested such a lot into UAD plug-ins financially UA prices up until about 8 months ago were way higher than other plugin developers now they are bringing things down to earth and that’s tempting but still I go RME but we are talking bigger money for either interface and for a lot less the rest of the field is catching up if you’re upgrading from an old focusrite version and have not already invested in UAD plug-ins, Rme is still an A1 choice as I know you agree in fact you may one day go back to RME for your mobile sets as the baby face still is a leader End of day it all comes down to the clarity of the sound stage and how inspired your ears to create just from the audio range of the interface if your blown away on your UAD that’s cool bro

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

🔥

I have the Babyface it’s official..

I will try the RME. UAD reminds me Of Gibson. Too damn expensive for quality. I've had my Studio 4 years, never bought UAD until now, only cause the VST bundle was $49 around Xmas, From a $1400 value. Will only buy UAD during Xmas season when they are 95% off. Ijs.....

RME Totalmix fx not easy to master but when u master it u will never go back to regular interfaces

Had the babyface 2 it went back too after a month, didnt like its converters, too thin to my ears. RME is very stable , has dope drivers, but i never really found anything particular with their converters. Converters of my new SSL12 (the new 32 bits one) is far better than the babyface and is better than my audient id22 (i used to be an audient dude)

Firefox what? RME made an interface with the web browser? And did you say "it didn't require a whole bunch of cords and cables and all this other type of stuff"...? Cords and cables and stuff is kind of part of electronics and audio. I mean it's hard to understand how someone would be purchasing high end gear like RME and not know what it actually does and if they need it or not, and be expecting not to need cords and cables running into it. It sounds like you're just starting out in this game and you've got 159k subs. I guess maybe you're an in the box guy, but then why would you buy a $1700 dollar interface with so much I/O?

@ghfjfghjasdfasdf

Ай бұрын

Agreed. Shame the poster couldn’t figure out a response…

You could have sent it to me.

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

Maybe next time!

Why bolo????

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

I said it in video 👍🏾

UAD for me. Having access to the UAD-2 plugins makes that platform invaluable to me. Plus their Black Friday deals were uNreAL! Any 2 for 99$?! That was a great deal. UAD was pretty weak on past Black Fridays but they really came through this year. UAD is for me, the clear choice.

The RME is gonna travel over time. The value is in their conversion & (basic) dsp control. UAD however actually has creative, real-time plugins that you can use. The dsp is on a diff level. The converters in the Apollo are technically not as high performing as RME tho. That being said, computer technology is getting faster. May not need Apollo DSP in time. And you may be able to roll native plugins with low latency monitoring in the DAW with that. Thanks for the honest video!

@nine27

7 ай бұрын

you don’t need apollo dsp now forget in time 😂

@Pokeybumgank

3 ай бұрын

You don't need UAD plugins, this isn't 2005. With stuff like Plugin Alliance and Acustica Audio, amonst many other developers, there are loads of plugins to use nowdays which are professional quality and don't hog resources. Their DSP isn't a selling point anymore.

Bolo grow the dreads out again stop trolling

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

I wish I could lol

This is why I don’t understand why they hate on thunderbolt and usb c. We get insane power over thunderbolt but they be like nah we’re on usb 2 B and they make videos on KZread flexing about it? I don’t get RME at all.

@JayGoddBeats

7 ай бұрын

try it and u will understand

@tuneunleashed

3 ай бұрын

lol….the fact that RME has faster speeds than Thunderbolt with only USB 2 is one of the reasons why you should get one and try it. Having that interface you will never upgrade for 30+ years because of the drivers it’s world class.

@SoftClip_Q

3 ай бұрын

@@tuneunleashed not knocking RME quality especially over the test of time. I just personally need thunderbolt for my studio to daisy chain all the stuff I have. That’s my appreciation for thunderbolt. The faster speeds are certainly envious but I have barely any delay on my focusrite 8 line and I’m mostly a midi keyboard and mouse guy to do all my stuff. Respect to why they stick with usb 2 but for me it’s outdated in my studio for what I’m looking for. Everyone has their own wants and needs. I shouldn’t have said I don’t get RME at all as much as I don’t get why they don’t support different types of setups. I’ve never met someone who has an RME who doesn’t love it, period.

cause APOGEE Symphony is the best ; )

Sooooo, the "real reason you sent it back" was because "I'm just a UA guy"? And you thought it was USB powered? The headline is pretty misleading, Lol.. It infers that there is a problem, which you stated there was not right up front, thank you for that. Also, the product is a FIREFACE UCX 2, not FIREFOX as it reads in your headline. Oh well, I did not learn anything from this video, I'm glad I listened at 2x speed. Hope you review the Babyface Pro FS, bus powered, can work with any computer or iPad, has two independent headphone jacks, has a dedicated MIDI input and Adat light pipe expandable, pretty crazy for a small interface.

As a black lion revolution owner and a ssl and a lynx owner i can say this the apollo is in no league with that RME none at all

🤣...

Everyone talking about the UAD workflow in 2023’ basically now 2024’ is hilarious and shows lack of knowledge. First of all all that DSP doesn’t matter anymore with what computers can do now. And we talking Mac or PC. Second, and most importantly UAD is a fan club like Apple at this point. People don’t even know why except that like Bolo they have been rocking with them forever even thiufh at thros point they are both overrated af (Im a apple and ua guy currently but not forver thats for sure) but.. It’s 2024 Apple UAD are no longer what they are. It’s about the converters but people seem to not care about the important things. If you do RME and Lynx should be your top choices. As far as plugins well plenty of other better options too. Stop paying attention to the mainstream overrated that’s being pushed when there are fer better options.

@BoloDaProducer

7 ай бұрын

Basically That’s what I said in video… Even though Tesla is showing us the future, some people still love gas powered cars. Same way with computers and operating systems. Some people don’t wanna upgrade because they’re fine where they’re at. It’s just a personal preference. Regardless of what converters you have, if you don’t know how to use it the correct way, it’s still gonna come out sounding like trash.

@nine27

7 ай бұрын

@@BoloDaProducer you right. but the thing is can we around the same age. when people was just rockin on an mpc back in the day even if they didn’t have audio knowledge but were able to trust their ears those mpc ruff mixes if properly leveled sound way better than the trash thats coming out every other week nowadays. Mixes sound thin and awful so those converters make a big difference when it comes down to even the novice and fhe results they getting out the box

blah

Rme is great. Your content is pointless bro!