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GMC Forum _ GEAR & PRODUCTION _ My New Gear - Line6 Ux1 Studio
Posted by: utak3r Jan 13 2009, 09:18 PM
I've just bought a Line6 UX1 Studio 
Cool thing, even without a Metal Workshop collection, I've already setup a nice sound.... plus I've checked three or four presets from your XT ones posted here - and they works on my UX1, too 
Now I have to make my own cord for this, I have only one channel now 
But I'm quite good at soldering, so it won't be a problem.
Before buying it I was looking for some good soundcards, but it came out Line6 will be cheaper than any really good soundcard, so...
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 13 2009, 10:25 PM
Toneport is a sound card + you can record 
here is a quote of the post I wrote earlier about it :
Here are some tips regarding its use...You already know it acts like a sound card , so that means your PC's internal sound card doesn't have use in the recording/playback process.What I would suggest is using toneport as your sound card in PC all the time..You can plug in your PC speakers into the Toneports either headphones out , or monitor outs (use proper adapters to make them fit in)...Next you should go to my computer >control panel> sounds and audio devices and than under the Audio tab find sound playbacks default device and choose your toneport...
Here is the picture of that :
Be sure to choose toneport ux1 for playback and recording devices and down under the MIDI part choose the Microsoft Synth because toneport doesn't have its midi banks and doesn't output midi...But if you choose the one like in the picture you will be able to hear midi through toneport...
Using toneport as your primary sound card is practical and after all - sounds better than the internal PC's sound card..
Hope some of this info helps in the future...
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jan 13 2009, 11:31 PM
Congratulations on you purchase mate. I have Toneport UX1 as well (it's basically a same device), so if you need any questions about it, or presets feel free to ask!
Posted by: utak3r Jan 13 2009, 11:45 PM
As for now I'm really excited I'm finished with a latency thing it's so cool!
And thanks Bogdan for the tip, I've setup it already as you mentioned it
Posted by: besip Jan 14 2009, 12:03 AM
.... plus I've checked three or four presets from your XT ones posted here - and they works on my UX1, too
Good...actualy i'm again thinking about buying the stuff actualy it's realy cheaper like pod x3 and i'm still out of budget
..i'm allready own one but i'm was have someproblem with the stuff so i'm returnedwhat you exactly mean about the XT setings what working over ux1???
Posted by: utak3r Jan 14 2009, 12:24 AM
I mean that presets from http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=10174 works in UX1 (of course if you have loaded all the gear used in a given preset).
Posted by: Toni Suominen Jan 14 2009, 12:26 AM
Congrats on the new gear mate, Line 6 devices are great for recording.
Posted by: Mandos Jan 14 2009, 02:05 PM
I will get myself some stuff soon as well. I'm planning on getting a Line6 Studio UX1 and a pair of AKG K240S. I will most likely get the headphones tomorrow and the ux1 at the end of the month.
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Jan 14 2009, 02:10 PM
I have a UX2 and I love it. It's saved me lots of time with recording my guitar takes
Posted by: Fran Jan 14 2009, 03:14 PM
Toneport/Pod studio are really cool. Be sure to grab the free Pod Farm Standalone app too, it's similar to Gearbox but looks much better.
Edit: Come to think of it, pod studios already have Pod Farm included if I remember correctly
Posted by: David Wallimann Jan 14 2009, 03:16 PM
Congrats on your purchase!
I'm curious, how does it act while using a bunch of softsynths like Adictive Drums, Trilogy, and that kind of plugins?
Posted by: utak3r Jan 14 2009, 03:20 PM
that's right, it's already included in Studio version
As for now only a few instruments loaded... I have to get my old project involving a bigger number of them to make a stress test
But after few tries, I'm not adding POD VST now - I'm running a standalone app and DAW already gets a processed signal - this way if you want to record few tracks, you have only one instance of POD, instead of many instances...
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jan 14 2009, 04:14 PM
I'm curious, how does it act while using a bunch of softsynths like Adictive Drums, Trilogy, and that kind of plugins?
I use very loaded projects, both with instruments (EZD, Superior Drummer 2, Trilogy, B4, Grand Piano) and FX plugs (Altiverb 6, Vintage Warmer, Guitar Rig) and rarely had problems. Sometimes the ASIO driver tends to crash because of the overload, like once a month in a really demanding project. Other than that it works fine, and the card itself has minimum of 17ms latency.
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 14 2009, 04:31 PM
Yeah toneport seems to handle overloaded projects. (VSTs and stuff)...It never crashed for me...
Well rounded product
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jan 14 2009, 05:01 PM
Is the latency gone using this? that would be cool 
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Jan 14 2009, 05:09 PM
I don't have any latency issues when recording guitars using Toneport.
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jan 14 2009, 05:16 PM
Sorry for capturing your thingie:
I can buy a UX1 85 euros
Studio GX 89 euros
GX 49 euros
Which one to buy?? I need it for computer recording, it's just easier with the visials from the software
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Jan 14 2009, 05:20 PM
I can buy a UX1 85 euros
Studio GX 89 euros
GX 49 euros
Which one to buy?? I need it for computer recording, it's just easier with the visials from the software
I'd get the UX1. It's so easy to use and you can get good sounds out of it easily
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jan 14 2009, 05:25 PM
Wnhat's the difference with the GX? Doesn't that give the same sound, but two knobs less? Do the headphones also work when you're not using a computer? Is it easy to use with Reaper?
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Jan 14 2009, 05:26 PM
With UX1 you can record vocals also I believe
It has a mic input.
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jan 14 2009, 05:37 PM
Latency is almost zero while using Gearbox because of the direct monitoring of the Toneport card. Lost of soundcards have this option for their own effects. This way, the signal doesn't travel via DAW software in order to be heard on speakers. But if you turn on direct monitoring in DAW, this is where the latency will show up.
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jan 14 2009, 07:08 PM
That's fine
but is it easy to use with reaper, I mean can I use the Line6 sound in Reaper? It's also good to use patches from others right?
Posted by: Fran Jan 14 2009, 07:33 PM
It's really easy to use in reaper, you just configure sound options to use the toneport and that's it
Toneport GX is teh same as Studio GX. The only differences is that the studio has the pod farm plug-in (which allows to change the sound AFTER you record a dry signal). Toneport GX can use Pod Farm stand alone, and Gearbox (Studio too of course) which are really cool.
UX1 is needed only if you plan on recording vocals, as it has that extra mic input over GX.
Sound is the same in all three models. They are totally worth it.
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Jan 14 2009, 07:42 PM
Toneport GX is teh same as Studio GX. The only differences is that the studio has the pod farm plug-in (which allows to change the sound AFTER you record a dry signal). Toneport GX can use Pod Farm stand alone, and Gearbox (Studio too of course) which are really cool.
UX1 is needed only if you plan on recording vocals, as it has that extra mic input over GX.
Sound is the same in all three models. They are totally worth it.
I swear people just repeat the same as me
Check 3 posts back That's exactly what I said. Although you did put it better
Posted by: Fran Jan 14 2009, 07:52 PM
Check 3 posts back That's exactly what I said. Although you did put it better Toneports have a solid fan-base among GMC:ers , I must admit I discovered them thanks to Ivan!Posted by: utak3r Jan 14 2009, 07:55 PM
and I have to admit, that UX/GX line is really cheap
Well.. some day I'll buy XT or Live
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jan 14 2009, 08:24 PM
Ok, I'm gonna buy a GX, thanx for all the info and help guys!! 50 euros isn't bad
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Jan 14 2009, 09:53 PM
Toneports have a solid fan-base among GMC:ers , I must admit I discovered them thanks to Ivan!I'm saving all these lines of mine about products just to copy and paste when needed
I think 1000 of my posts must be repeating the same lines and recommendations lol
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 14 2009, 11:35 PM
I think 1000 of my posts must be repeating the same lines and recommendations loleheeh same here , I really feel like I should get the endorsement for toneports
ehehhehep.s. If you plan to record just guitar , go with GX its got the same sound as others...No real limitations other then phisical inputs/knobs
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