Two mic preamps. Inserts for outboard effects. DTS surround sound through coaxial S/PDIF., The Fast Track Pro delivers all the mobile recording flexibility of the Fast Track USB, plus even more professional features. You get 2 front-panel mic/line inputs complete with phantom power for condenser microphones, inserts for outboard effects balanced and unbalanced analog outputs, S/PDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O, and more.

Okay we love this thing because it makes our lives easier. There's the Openlygeek Podcast on the way and we make it with this little box. A single USB connection gives you access to all the I/O you need for microphones and instruments like guitars, as well as MIDI- and S/PDIF-equipped digital audio gear. The microphone inputs are phantom powered. That means you can skip the pre-amp normally required to accommodate the studio-quality condenser microphones like the M-Audio Nova. The headphone input has a bbuilt-in amp as well giving you hardware direct monitoring of your wonderful voice or really bad guitar playing. Hardware direct monitoring eliminates the latency or delay inherent in even the best internal circuitry while listening to your input and existing tracks. This is important when you are listening to yourself talk. You can also monitor your input with piped in effects while recording. GT Player Express! GT Player Express software is included! This software includes a variety of effects and virtual stomp boxes that eliminate the need for a guitar amp for basic recording and practice! It even plays music of various file formats and lets you control the speed so you can learn and jam along! We told you this was simple. This is all from one small box. Ableton Live Lite 5 For the heck of it M-Audio throws in multi-award winning Ableton Live 5 software. Experience what the critics have been raving about. Live 5's revolutionary loop-based paradigm makes production as simple as dragging and dropping audio clips in real time. You can also record linear tracks, add effects, perform live remixes and much more. Whether your podcasting, producing music for video podcasts, making your own album, broadcasting your own internet radio show, or plain old having fun with music this box makes your instruments and mics and your computer and turns it all into a full fledged recording studio.....and the price....unbelievable.

Fast Track Pro Recording Interface

If you make music with GarageBand or other software recording programs, the M-Audio Fast Track USB Computer Recording Interface is the easiest way to record your guitar with professional results. Just connect Fast Track to the USB port of your computer and youre ready to rock. Fast Track USB has a switchable 1/4" input for instruments like guitar, bass, and keyboards, plus an XLR microphone input for recording vocals or other acoustic sounds.The included GT Player Express software gives you killer effects and virtual stomp boxes so you dont need any other gear to sound great. GT Player Express also plays standard audio file formats like AAC, MP3, and WAV that let you learn and jam along with your favorite music at variable speeds.

24-bit/96kHz professional audio on all I/O simultaneously. M-Audio Octane premamps. Built-in DSP., Designed for comprehensive studio work, the Fast Track Ultra 8R audio/MIDI interface delivers 8 x 8 I/O, high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, MX Core DSP mixing/effects and eight preamps with award-winning Octane technology. Record drum kits and full bands on all eight inputs simultaneouslywith superior 24-bit/96kHz fidelity. The on-board MX Core DSP mixer processes eight hardware inputs and eight software returns to the eight hardware outputs, expanding the total I/O to an impressive 16 x 8 configuration and delivering flexible routing and monitoring with delay and reverb. With reliable, low-latency M-Audio drivers and compatibility with most major recording software, the Fast Track Ultra 8R puts the core of your powerful project studio in a single rack-mount unit.

Includes Ableton Live Lite software. Up to 24-bit/96khz recording on all ins and outs., The M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8 x 8 audio/MIDI interface takes M-Audio's acclaimed mobile recording line to the next level with high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, MX Core DSP mixer and four preamps with award-winning Octane technology.

The M Audio Fast Track Ultra 8 x 8 audio/MIDI interface takes their acclaimed mobile recording line to the next level with high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, MX Core DSP mixer and four preamps with award-winning Octane technology. Featuring both analog and digital I/O, it allows recording on all eight channels simultaneously with pristine 24-bit/96kHz fidelity—while M-Audio’s mature low-latency drivers ensure rock-solid stability and performance. The on-board MX Core DSP mixer processes eight hardware inputs and eight software returns to the eight hardware outputs, delivering flexible routing and monitoring with delay and reverb. Compatible with most major audio software, Fast Track Ultra lets you record the way you want-in the studio or on the go.M Audio Fast Track Ultra Highlights High-speed USB 2.0 Interface: Simultaneous 8 x 8 24-bit/96kHz audio MX Core DSP Technology: Flexible channel routing, monitor sub-mixing and effects processing 4 preamps with Award-winning M-Audio Octane Technology: Premium input circuitry Compatible with Mac and PC: Works with most audio production software In the Box: Fast Track Ultra Printed quick start guide M-Audio USB driver CD with PDF documentation Ableton Live Lite CD USB cable Power supply Fast Track Ultra Features

M-Audio's FastTrack 8R is a high-speed USB 2.0 interface boasting eight of M-Audio's acclaimed Octane preamps, so you can easily record an entire band at 24-bit/96kHz resolution with great results. Plus, the FastTrack 8R's onboard MX Core DSP technology offers you flexible channel routing, monitor submixing, and even effects routing, all for ultra-affordable price. Plus, it comes with a copy of Ableton Live Lite recording software so you can get starting writing, recording, and producing your music with the M-Audio FastTrack 8R right away. M-Audio FastTrack 8R at a Glance: Eight high-quality mic pres for full-band recordings MX Core DSP technology for even more monitoring versatility Ableton Live Lite recording software included Eight Octane mic pres M-Audio's Octane mic pres have received critical acclaim for their excellent, high-quality sound. The FastTrack 8R is equipped with eight of them, giving you enough inputs to capture an entire band, and make a solid recording...

The M-Audio Keystation Pro 88 MIDI Controller is the worlds first 88-key hammer-action USB MIDI controller. It offers you a host of advanced features and unprecedented integration with music applications. The response of the professional action has been fine-tuned to satisfy the most demanding players, and 4 zones accommodate up to 4 layers or splits per patch. The stunning complement of MIDI-assignable controllers includes 9 faders, 24 rotary controllers, and 22 buttons. The pitch wheel, modulation wheel, sustain pedal, and controller pedals are all fully assignable as well. 10 memory locations store all controller settings, and the included Enigma editor provides unlimited storage.

Passive Volume Control/ switch box., The M-Patch 2 is a compact desktop/rack-mountable sized passive volume attenuator and patch control device. Building on the success of the original M-Patch, the new M-Patch 2 is a feature packed passive problem solver for nearly all production environments.