Buy your next music pc system from intaaudio today. Interface audio usb c 4 canaux convertisseur anna 24 bits 192 khz, 2. Motu microbook ii mobile usb ios mac and windows audio interface. Intaaudio supply pro audio music pc systems and specialist computer music solutions to home studios and professional studios. Motu has a pretty good record with hardware, so im hopeful your problems will be resolved. The microbook from motu is a pocket sized audio interface with 4 balanced 14 inputs and 2 balanced 14 outputs, microphone preamp, phantom power, and digital output. Motu has announced the microbook, a usb buspowered audio interface that delivers studiograde audio performance in a compact size small enough to fit in your pocket. The microbook turns your mac or pc computer into a personal 4x2 recording studio with all the audio io and mixing you need for professionalquality recording and playback. The microbook iic includes audiodesk, the workstation software for mac os x and windows 10, 8 and 7, which provides advanced recording, editing, mixing, processing, and mastering. Motu is an engineeringdriven music technology company passionately driven to create products that help you produce amazing music. Microbook ii cuemix fx not compatible with ableton live.
Get the best deals on motu usb audiomidi interfaces when you shop the largest online selection at. Ableton sampler, eastwest play, emulator x2, exs24 any version, gigastudio any version, halion, independence, kontakt any version, quantum leap goliath, reason nnxt, sampletank, structure. Programmable outputs provide flexible monitoring options. Check the motu audio installer disc as detailed in audio system or audio hardware chapter 3, installing the microbook con. A subreddit for users of the music software ableton live. Perhaps its because i own a portable recorder, but of the two i find the microbook more appealing. Cv tools is coming soon, including 10 creative max for live devices that let you control and interact with your modular gear with ableton live. Audiodesk delivers the power of modern digital audio workstation technology in an easytouse, inspiring multitrack recording experience. I personally use ableton live with a microbook ii in my home studio. Check out the how do i make the phones output mirror the main outputs on the motu microbook ii. Feb 20, 2007 i discovered this messing around last night. Oct 31, 2015 the microbook iic inherits all of the advanced features of the microbook ii, including. But the small size doesnt mean the microbook is short on features, as youve got access to a variety of inputs and outputs as well as motus popular cuemix digital routingnolatency monitoring software.
Its also been totally redesigned, and now features a handson volume control, usb 2. The microbook ii will replace the original model at the same price. Plug in your mic, guitar and keyboard or other instrument and record up to four inputs simultaneously. Jun 30, 2010 thanks to the supplied cuemix fx software, you also get control of eq and compression on every input and output. Focusrite 2i2 or motu microbook 2 gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Motu marketing director jim cooper says of the new interface. Mic input with precision digital trim, 48v phantom power, and 20 db pad. How to route outputs in ableton motu interface elevation. Motu microbook mkii personal 4x2 recording interface pc.
For discriminating users who insist on the very best audio quality, microbook ii delivers unmatched performance for compact, personal recording. The buspowered usb interface offers users up to four simultaneous inputs as well as. This second generation version microbook adds physical knobs, led meters, an xlr input, and more making it a great audio interface for laptop music makers and djs on the go. Microbook iic studiograde audio interface for personal recording. Motu s awardwinning hardware and software are used by top professionals every day on hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster films. Motu microbook usb audio interface motu from inta audio uk. Microbook ii by motu audio interface kvr audio plugins.
Motu introduces microbook audio interface keyboardmag. Motu microbook core motu audio installer disc as detailed in audio driver. The microbook ii provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. I know there was no heads up on this until i received this a few days ago and went to download the ios software.
Oct 08, 2010 the microbook from motu is a pocket sized audio interface with 4 balanced 14 inputs and 2 balanced 14 outputs, microphone preamp, phantom power, and digital output. Page 36 in ableton live, access the preferences window and click the audio tab. Follow instructions all operating and use instructions should be followed. As the c appended to its name implies, the microbook iic is now usb audio class compliant, which means that users can connect it to an apple ipad with a standard apple camera adapter. The microbook from motu aims to bring professional level studio recording capabilities to a mac or pc computer.
The microbook iic inherits all of the advanced features of the microbook ii, including. I saw your post over at the ableton forum and was a little discouraged. The microbook ii is a usb 2 audio interface that provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The multiple inputs, the balanced nature of all of the inputs and outputs, and the included dspeffects and analysis tools that come with the microbook will appeal to a more experienced user. This interface is small and simple to understand, you will not need to touch a manual to operate the microbook ii. The driver provides an extra input and output pair for routing complete mixes back to the computer host, for scoping audio streams with the analysis tools in the included cuemix fx software, and for routing virtual instrument or other host output to the microbook ii mixer. Additionally, focusrite includes a software bundle with ableton live lite and a plugin suite to get you started. The microbook is small in size but huge when it comes to audio quality. Today the company announced the microbook ii, an updated version of the compact, studiograde audio interface for mac or pc. The audiodesk daw for mac comes supplied too, though the microbook itself is crossplatform. The motu 624 has an insane amount of functionality and packs a huge punch. As the c appended to its name implies, the microbook iic is now usb audio class compliant, which means that users can connect it to an apple ipad with a standard apple. About the mark of the unicorn license agreement and limited warranty on software to persons who purchase or use this product.
Proceed to chapter 4,installing the microbook software page 21 first, and then return to this chapter to then proceed with the hardware installation. From what i have read, this is the ideal midi interface when it works. Buy motu microbook iic mobile usb firewire ios audio interface. I have finally nailed my options on either the focusrite scarlett 2i2 or the motu microbook ii. We have a complete range of the latest music recording equipment and accessories.
The included cuemix fx software for mac os x and windows gives you graphic, onscreen control of the microbook iis onboard audio mixer, with up to four separate stereo mixes a separate mix for each output pair. Motu has announced the microbook ii, an updated version of the compact, studiograde audio interface that turns a mac or pc into a personal 4 x 6 recording studio with professional io and monitor mixing. Motu microbook mkii personal 4x2 recording interface pc and. The mic preamp delivers neutral coloration and pristine sound, with 20 db pad and 48v phantom power for condenser mics. Cleaning unplug the motu microbook from the computer before cleaning and use a damp cloth. Having been a major player in the upmarket audio interface market for some considerable time, motu has now announced the microbook a more affordable, pocketsized usb model with balanced inputs and outputs. Its interesting that ableton doesnt label the inputs the way they should show up.
Motu microbook ii audio interface musicians friend. The two digital rotary encoders not only look good, they feel good, too. Heed warnings all warnings on the motu microbook and in the owner s manual should be adhered to. Jan 27, 2012 motu has unveiled the microbook ii, an update to its compact, portable audio interface whereas the original microbook was a 4in2out device, this one is 4in6out. Page 26 exchanging projects with audiodesk choose the motu microbook from this digital performer can exchange projects menu, as discussed in the following with audiodesk. In a postnamm announcement, motu unveiled the microbook ii, an updated version of the compact, studiograde audio interface that turns a mac or pc into a personal 4 x 6 recording studio with professional io and monitor mixing.
Highpowered features and flexible controls the microbook ii can record and play all channels simultaneously, and highspeed usb 2. Im having serious problems getting maschine to route through my microbook maschine 1. Since the microbook ii is a plugandplay device, installing the included software on both mac and pc was an absolute breeze. Motu has unveiled the microbook ii, an update to its compact, portable audio interface whereas the original microbook was a 4in2out device, this one is 4in6out. Sized perfectly for desktop recording or recording on the go, the microbook stays out of your way so that your creativity can really flow. Live does not import channel io labels, and therefore the aux output will appear as output 78 in live. Inputs consist of physical inputs on the microbook interface mic, guitar, etc. New and secondhand at sound devices in the heart of western sydney. It offers one of every basic analoginput connection. One of the best things about it is that you can mount it to your computer via either usb or firewire depending on what you need in any given scenario, making it very versatile on and off stage.
The microbook ii delivers measured audio specs that rival interfaces costing hundreds more. Motu is now shipping the microbook iic, an updated version of the personal studio interface for mac os x and windows known for its rugged metal construction, ultracompact size and audio quality. Aug 02, 2014 i got a maschine micro and a motu microbook 1using with headphones and i. My laptop firewire works but seems to be buggy with ableton for some reason, its solid in cubase though. Motu professional audio equipment audio midi interfaces at sound devices parramatta, sydney.
Check the audio system or chapter 3, installing the microbook audio hardware con. Our friends at motu have unveiled the new microbook iic usb 2. Nov 29, 2017 motu microbook audio interface fits in your pocket. Motus awardwinning hardware and software are used by top professionals every day on hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster films. Aug 02, 2012 this second generation version microbook adds physical knobs, led meters, an xlr input, and more making it a great audio interface for laptop music makers and djs on the go. The motu microbook ii is a unique mix of 4in6out hardware usb 2 interface, onboard dsp and control software. Volta is a unique plug in the sends control voltage to trigger analog synthesizers. Im djing in ableton live, so im mixing tracks in the laptop and outputting. Motu has followed up namm by being the first with a significant postshow product news. In ableton live, access the preferences window and click the audio. The microbook ii is a 4 in and 6 out interface that connects to your computer through a usb cable. The microbook iic is the ideal portable audio interface, offering four inputs and six outputs, a rugged castmetal enclosure, 24bit96khz support, hiz guitar input, mic preamp, and more.
In both cases, the motu mac and windows audio drivers and the cuemix fx software installed faultlessly. A complete solutioneverything you need to make worldclass recordingsthe microbook ii provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. Control your modular gear with live 10 suite ableton. It is one of the smaller and more portable interfaces that motu makes, it is also one of the more affordable ones as well. The microbook ii provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone,a guitar,and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. Oct 31, 2015 o microbook iic herda todos os recursos avancados do microbook ii, incluindo. The converters and mic pres on the duet are top notch and sound great. In cubase i see spdif etc using the same asio drivers. All ableton live apple logic pro avid pro tools imageline fl studio. Im expecting delivery of a microbook within a week. Motu adds ipad support to microbook iic kvr audio plugins. Together, audiodesk and the microbook ii transform your computer desktop into a complete, professional recording studio. The motu micro lite usb midi interface works surprisingly just as advertised.