KeyMoe Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I have been thinking about getting into the software side of keyboards. I am planning on using my Mac air that has the Intel 8th generation i5 and 8gig of memory and small SSD. This would be used soley for my live rig. Which should be adequate for what I am thinking about doing. I found a great deal on a scarlet 18i20 3rd gen interface and would like to get the NI Kontakt 6 package. My hope is to use it in my live rig for a few specific 3rd party sounds like fiddle, some piano and horn parts. Any thoughts on the Scarlett 18i20 before I pull the trigger?( Besides the great deal, I like that it can be rack mounted and doesn't sport the wall wart power supply. I know it might be overkill for this rig but the price is just a little more than the smaller units.) Thoughts??? Quote Montage 7, Mojo 61, PC-3, XK-3c Pro, Kronos 88, Hammond SK-1, Motif XF- 7, Hammond SK-2, Roland FR-1, FR-18, Hammond B3 - Blond, Hammond BV -Cherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffincltnc Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I like my Scarlett 6i6 with a Macbook, SSD and Kontakt, so I would think you'll like an 18i20 either 3 times more or 3.333333333 times more. Quote Yamaha U1 Upright, Roland Fantom 8, Nord Stage 4 HA73, Nord Wave 2, Korg Nautilus 73, Viscount Legend Live, Lots of Mainstage/VST Libraries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdAct Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I have the 18i6, which is probably an older unit. I like it a lot, and have not had any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I have the 18i20 that I use when running Mainstage. It"s been rock solid for a couple years now. It is also great for recording at home with Logic Quote David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mike Metlay Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 They're phenomenal interfaces for lots of reasons. I know someone who multitracks to an iPad with one, and they're great with Macs. Quote Dr. Mike Metlay (PhD in nuclear physics, golly gosh) Musician, Author, Editor, Educator, Impresario, Online Radio Guy, Cut-Rate Polymath, and Kindly Pedant Editor-in-Chief, Bjooks ~ Author of SYNTH GEMS 1 clicky!: more about me ~ my radio station (and my fam) ~ my local tribe ~ my day job ~ my book ~ my music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_OA Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I have an 18i8 2nd gen with which I record multiple keys and trumpet through a mic. It's a decent interface, but I have some trouble with it on Windows 10. The drivers keep crashing when I change something in the dedicated Focusrite routing software (can't think of the name). Especially when I do with a DAW or VSTi open, the driver crashes in the background. Seeing as you use a Mac and the above comments, would be solid. Quote Trumpet player by trade, but fell in love with keys too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyMoe Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Thanks for the responses. Quote Montage 7, Mojo 61, PC-3, XK-3c Pro, Kronos 88, Hammond SK-1, Motif XF- 7, Hammond SK-2, Roland FR-1, FR-18, Hammond B3 - Blond, Hammond BV -Cherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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