PreSonus Firepod ??s
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Posted on Nov 27, 2005 04:44 pm
boarder2k7
Member Since: Jul 17, 2005
What do you guys think of the Firepod and Cubase LE?
Musiciansfriend has them bundled together for $600 and I would like the availability of Phantom power and more inputs (currently I have a Delta 44).
All ideas on this are welcome, and if you are selling one....... I'm probably interested.
Thanks a lot,
Eric
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Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 27, 2005 05:36 pm Do a search here for the Firepod. I know lots of people are getting mixed result's with them, some good some bad. From what I have read they have sorted out some of the problems they had early on with it. And it is selling really well so I guess taht account's for something.
Nov 27, 2005 06:59 pm I looked for stuff on the firepod and came up with a 50/50 of works/sucks.......
What about Cubase LE? Can anyone tell me about that.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 27, 2005 07:45 pm Cubase LE is the typical scaled down or light version of the parent app Cubase SX. They normally have limited track count as well as limited or lighter version's of pluggin's and thing's found in the parent app. Or just plain less pluggin's and feature's found in the full blown application.
There are a few peep's here who use it and dont seem to have any trouble with it being a lighter version of Cubase. But on the other hand a light version is not something to use for absolute serious work. Although many use them with pretty decent success depending on what exactly you want to accomplish.
Nov 27, 2005 07:57 pm alright, thanks for the info. Seems like I'm going to buy one. They look pretty decent.....
For the price I'll take my chances.... What else do you do when you are 15 and cant work? lol
ATChrisMusical PhilanthropistMember
Since: Nov 11, 2004
Nov 27, 2005 11:17 pm Hey Eric,
I've been using my Firepod w/ Cubase LE for about a year and it's been great. The effects that come with LE are pretty basic, but for what I'm doing it's perfect. Also, it's portable.
Chris
jmailjimmie neutronMember
Since: Feb 14, 2005
Nov 28, 2005 05:56 am The "problems" with the Firepod are generally "problems" with the firewire interface. If a person has a quality firewire chipset (TI, etc.), no problems, but if they go with no-name, they get unreliable bandwidth...
PS: I use CubaseLE, also, and it's fine. It "sees" all 18 inputs on my EMU 1820M just fine. As was stated before, it doesn't have all the plug-ins or other bells & whistles its bigger "brothers" do, but you can upgrade to them, if desired, for a bit of a discount.
petrusoaudio snobMember
Since: Jan 02, 2005
Nov 30, 2005 04:20 pm hey i have a firepod that i can sell. email me for details. it had its day, but now it's just a rack decoration.
Nov 30, 2005 09:59 pm I sent you an email, thanks alot.
