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A tutorial on how to interface this to an iPad whilst actually producing a song in GarageBand (employing the included plug-ins) would take such a review to the next level. Folks who are interested in an entry-level audio interface need more than just hardware and software; they need learning.
I got the Minifuse 2 a couple months ago, and I’ve been very happy. My only complaint is that I wish the large meters worked for input. I don’t need a lot of precision for output; I need it for input. Other than that small complaint, it has been perfect. I plug it into my iPad, and my MIDI controller and Minilogue are already plugged into the Minifuse (one via USB and the other via 5-pin) ready to go. Headphones and monitors too. And in a moment I can plug a guitar or bass in too. And I’ve been happier with the audio quality than with the other budget audio interfaces I’ve had.
I’ve recently purchased the ‘little red box’ and very happy with the quality. I do love the output VU meter on the face of the Arturia though, and that sure is a competitive price.
Another clue that Arturia are going after Focusite is that the MiniFuse is available in the same Hifi stores that only had the Focusrite for a couple of years. :-)
I have the Minifuse 2. I'm liking it so far after a little over a year of use. Only thing that kinda annoys me is that the the USB-C port doesn't lock the cable in well enough. Whenever I make a slight adjustment on my desk or plug in an instrument cable, I'll sometimes physically disconnect the device by accident. I'm not sure If it's just my unit or if this is common among their products, but it's been like that since purchase.
Seems like a bloody good interface for the price and features. Obviously would’ve liked it to be an input meter or to have the option to switch from out to in from the driver but the rest is pretty choice!
Sounds like a great little interface! Pat did you ever do a vid about Apple's 'Mainstage'? Also I can't find your video on how to add 'Sections' or markers to your recording in GB? Thanks mate you rock!
Connecting it to an iPad will need external power supply, won't it? What about the ik multimedia irig pro duo? May it be a better choice, for a portable - iPad powered - live set-up?
Only Lightning based iPads. USBC port equipped iPad will be able to run this (or any audio interface) without additional power. The iRig Pro Duo would also need power, or batteries to work with a lightning based iPad.
The original mini fuse had a hardware issue where even with the volume set to minimum you could still hear audio through the speakers, albeit faintly, but still loud enough to be recorded by sensitive condenser mics. I wonder if Arturia have fixed this.
This video is a little dated now that the 4th generation focusrite 2i2 is out. The focusrite is a little more expensive but the clarity of the new pres and convertors is well worth it. Also the new Auto gain and clip control features are very nice. Arturia MiniFuse 2 has been left behind with this new generation of the Focusrite Scarlett.
Interesting - I made a video comparing the Scarlett 2i2 4th gen and Minifuse 2 a few months back you might want to have a look at: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Mqj8UAnDIWA.html
@@TheGaragebandGuide it doesn’t have the headroom I thought it would have, and it adds another mixer interface on screen that I have to adjust. Seems like more hassle than value. But I am just getting into GB. We shall see. Ha!
I was looking at the Minifuse 4 which is finally available. But as my focusrite is running fine I've held off as I've got enough gear to be shaking sticks at. I'm using them wrong, aren't I? 🤣
Hey! Thanks for the review! I see the MiniFuse 2 has a dedicated balance knob for direct monitoring, but the MiniFuse 1 does not. Does the 1 have a way to set direct monitoring balance?
I bought the M2 but I haven't opened it yet, I am debating whether to keep it or not. Some of the reviews I have seen for it are saying the sound output is lacking low end and is rather bland specially out the the headphone jack. Have you notice this with your unit? How do you feel about the sound output?
@@Jozzel101 I bought the Motu M2 and the Universal Audio Volt 2 for a side by side test. They both sounded incredible in my experience, but I kept the M2 based on my previous comment. The Volt 2 was returned.
@@mingistech Are you using windows or a mac, because I have been seeing a lot of people having driver issues with windows and I have windows so i am still a little concerned about trying it.
Don't forget the Makie Onyx 2.2 producer. A great little interface I've been using for the past 3 years. Solid metal build and has the same features as the Aturia minus the mono button ( do we need a mono button? ) The Makie ASIO driver is very reliable. A friend of mine picked one up last week for £95.00 at DV247. A worthy alternative IMO.
@@TheGaragebandGuide Thanks. I just bought an Evo 8 but it’s going back. The Evo 4 is iOS compatible but not the 8. Very strange. I had issues with it with only one input channel working and after I did the auto gain, if with give a great balance, I’d start recording and it would go quiet.
No, it's not. Better get the Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD. More plugs, inserts on top and for a few bucks more you have twice the inputs. This is unless you want to invest four digits up the best audio interface you can choose within the entry market.
Apart from the usb port It has most of if not all of the functions of almost all recommended budget interfaces. Where is the noise floor comparison? I mean you say it's quiet and to prove it you........play sound through it? wtf is that? if you want to recommend an audio interface maybe you should give the results of a noise floor readout (instead of playing sound through it (ffs?!?!?!) and tell us what pre amps it runs. Worst review ever.
Just watch Julian Krause's review then. The noise floor is just under -129db. Quiet enough that you can crank the gain on a dynamic mic and not hear it.
