Guitar Rig Session COM Full Audio Interface Native Instruments

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• Although computer-based recording has experienced a huge boom inrecent years, for many the process can seem like an obstruction to beingmusically creative. There's a reason for the existence of engineers andproducers: they allow musicians to focus on their performance withoutbeing preoccupied with how it will sound on tape (or disc, as the casemay be in the digital world). Having pioneered world-class guitar andbass tone in a software package with the Guitar Rig titles, it onlymakes sense that Native Instruments would take it one step further andcreate a complete hardware and software solution that makes it easy formusicians to record their songs. That solution is Guitar Rig SESSION.
• The heart of this package is the compact, brushed aluminum SESSIONI/O interface. Its 4-3/4" x 4" footprint fits in the tightest spaces,yet this little box has all the connectivity a singer-songwriter needsto record guitar, bass, and vocals over a fast USB 2.0 connection.Channel 1 has both an XLR and 1/4" input, and another 1/4" input isoffered for channel 2. Both channels' inputs can be set to either mic orline level (selectable with the push of a button), and each has anindependent gain control. 48V phantom power is also provided if you use acondenser mic. Two 1/4" outputs allow you to plug in your monitors, orif you're on the go, there's a headphone jack on the front. As a bonusmobile feature, SESSION I/O is bus-powered, so you don't need to haularound a wall wart. Sound quality is superb as the SESSION I/O handlesup to 24-bit/192kHz audio and uses high-quality Cirrus Logic AD/DAconverters for pristine recordings.
• If you've been feeling a bit bewildered trying to get your headaround computer-based recording, it's understandable. Modern DAWsoftware is designed to be a "studio in a box," and few of us areengineers as well as musicians. With Guitar Rig SESSION,Native Instruments has taken the software essentials needed for greattone and high-quality recording and combined them with a no-nonsense,portable hardware interface. This package makes it easy to hold on toyour inspiration and turn your ideas into fleshed-out songs, withoutgetting bogged down with the technical aspects of recording. If you'vebeen waiting for that "all-in-one" computer recording bundle that'ssimple to use and delivers studio-quality sound, your wait is over.
• USB 2.0 bus-powered audio interface with sturdy aluminum casing 24-bit/192kHz quality, Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters Includes Guitar Rig 3 XE, Kore Player, Pop Drums Soundpack, and Steinberg Cubase LE 4 2 balanced inputs: 1 mic/line/Hi-Z (phantom power supplied), 1 line/Hi-Z 2 - 1/4" outputs Headphone out Individual gain controls with activity and clip LEDs Software: System Requirements: Mac: Mac OS X 10.4/10.5, G4 1.4GHz or Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz, 512MB RAM PC: Pentium III or Athlon XP 1.4GHz, 512MB RAM USB 2.0 interface, DVD drive Guitar Rig 3 XE: 6 supreme-sounding guitar and bass amps, emulated in stunning detail 21 effects: meticulously modeled stompboxes, distortions, volume pedals, and other popular units Essential tools: integrated tuner, metronome, and two tape deck modules for easy recording Kore Player: Intuitive sound module with 300MB sound library Includes sounds ranging from synths to acoustic instruments to drums Sound library can be instantly expanded with downloadable Kore Soundpacks KoreSound Browser finds any sound by desired musical characteristics 8 knobs and 8 buttons make complex tweaking actions a breeze Up to 8 sound variations per sound with unique sound morphing Automation and Total Recall in the audio host/sequencer Knobs and buttons can be controlled via any MIDI controller box Pop Drums Soundpack: 20 KoreSounds Quick-use versions of each kit Selection of MIDI grooves
• Guitar Rig SESSION also comes with loads of killer software that will have you recordinggreat-sounding guitar, bass, drum, and vocal tracks in no time. GuitarRig 3 XE is a "best of" collection of tones from the full version ofGuitar Rig 3. There are five guitar amps to get you started-Gratifier,Lead 800, Citrus, AC Box, and Twang Reverb-each with a familiar look andcontrol set, as they are based on some of the world's most popularvintage and modern amps. The Bass PRO bass amp is a juggernaut oflow-end growl, complete with three-band EQ and mid-shelving knobs. Thenew Matching Cabinet function takes the guesswork out of finding theright cab, making for an easier setup of your virtual rig.21 superb effects are also at your fingertips, from distortions andoverdrives to flangers, phasers, delays, and everything in-between. Justas in previous versions of Guitar Rig, there's a digital rack tuner andmetronome onboard, as well as two virtual tape decks for recording andplaying back your performances, or incorporating loops and other soundfiles.

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I mainly bought this for the usb 2.0 interface, because the new Macbook comes with only one firewire port, which I'll be using for an external hard drive while I record. I was nervous about usb, but this little unit had such good reviews and I got it on sale. So far, it works like a charm. The guitar software is the icing on the cake, and the icing tastes pretty darn good. I especially like some of the sounds I can make with my fretless P. Still waiting, though, on NI to bump me up from 3 to 4 as promised, since I bought this just before the new edition was released. My plans are to plug a vintage portable Mackie mixer through the NI hardware and record using Logic Express. A pretty nifty little set-up without busting the bank.

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2012 is almost over and this product may be a little old but I decided to buy one anyway and I'm glad I did. It works great so far. Installed the software/drivers on windows 7 x64 bits version, plugged the card and my guitar and everything was working properly right away. Latency is low (great), so it does not only work for my guitar but also for my synth and MIDI controller. Seems to work with Cubase 5 as I have just recorded with it. Got it for less than $50 used. Recommended !

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I decided to buy this audio interface to use it with my laptop, in order to have some mobility and be able to play and record demos.

Reading the customer reviews for products with similar prices from other companies, and considering that it comes with a simpler version of Guitar Rig 3, I tought it was the best choice.

The Guitar software is great, the unit is small and cool, well served with ins and outputs.

It took a considerable time to put it to work on my laptop running Windows Vista, but now it is working fine.

This combination of audio interface and software is good enough to purchase.

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I have had this product for two days now and have yet to get it to work. I did get some sound at one point but have yet to record. Currently it wont do anything. Windows (Vista) is constantly looking for some driver. I have installed all of the windows updates that Guitar Rig offers. Thank God for the YouTube instructions I found I got closer but still doest work. Very disapointed. Put it all back in the box and gave up.

I brought this device thinking it would sound fantastic, but as recordings are played back there are pops and crackles, I followed all the advice on NI web site to the letter, only way to have no pops and crackles is to increase the latency, that being the case what's the point when I have had lower latency from a standard sound card? the software that comes with it is very good and the device looks really nice, I emailed customer support and was sent link to helps on web site, although I have done all these steps, It's a real shame as it is a really nice looking interface well set out, feels solid, and comes with a load of nice VST amps and effects, I personally think the drivers are the problem after trying the device with ASIO4ALL and getting slightly better results, this issue may be resolved in the future.