Tascam FW-1884 Reviews2 Found On 2004-07-29, SXand1884User gave this Tascam Recording a 3...(9578)
Purchase: I bought from Sweetwater; paid approx. 1300 USD. Its purpose was to replace an old audio/MIDI interface (US428).
Pros: Overall sound quality is good; preamps seem reasonably transparent with sufficient gain. A/D/A is equally good. Surface controls are well-thought out. Build quality seems good.
Cons: Does not map to Cubase SX except via Mackie Control Emulation, which is counter-productive at best. In use, the most important and useful control features of the 1884 are not mapped at all to SX (the EQ section for example), and the ones that ARE mapped via MCE are confusing to use.
Neither Tascam nor Steinberg seem motivated to do anything about this. Both the FW-1884 and Steinberg's SX are fine products, but trying to use them together has proved to be a bad choice compared to other options available in the marketplace.
Quality: Overall quality seems quite solid. Summary: Really good unit for the money, but don't try to use with Steinberg. As long as Tascam and Steinberg ignore the need for native support, consider that currently there are better products out there for this specific purpose.
Search for more Tascam Recording reviews and comparisons On 2004-02-17, The Staggering Odds gave this Tascam Recording a 5...(7947)
Purchase: Bought this beauty off Ebay New in box with warranty for $1198. I needed to replace an old, loud powered mixer I was using for recording along with replacing my audio/midi interface
Pros: Works flawlessly with Sonar 2.2XL. Automation is a breeze. What fun it is to see those faders flying!! LOL!! spdif inputs allow me to patch my Line6 Pod Pro XT straight in. ( My amp does not get used these days!) 4 Midi in/outs allow me to connect all my midi gear (Yamaha DGX500 keys, Zoom123 Drum machine, Yamaha SU-700 sampler & Yamaha TX81Z Sound module). Inserts on all channels allow me to patch my DOD S100,Behringer Ultraph EQ, Antares AVP-1 Vocal Producer and Aphex Aural exciter 103C on different channels. I can change my input signal to the channel already set up for the desired processing. Smooth linear volume control into my Event 20/20p Monitors. Sweet! Lots more to discover with this unit. Seems like the configurations are endless. Great Unit!
Cons: This unit was a little complicated for me at first, but I am, getting the hang of it. i am not sure I would advise it for a person's first interface unless you have some previous knowledge of mixing and computers.
Quality: Built like a tank! Looks great! Heavy & Solid. Summary: I like going into my studio now to record. Before it was such a hassle to just get things set up, that I often just played around instead of actually recording. Now, everything is in it's place and ready to go with a flip of my ETA PL11 Power Strip. The Staggering Odds are hoping to produce a CD in the next year and never leave my studio!
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