Roland UA-1010 OCTA-CAPTURE 10-input, 10-output Hi-speed USB Audio Interface

For years I tried different setups only to spend most of my time troubleshooting vs. making music. My Focusrite Scarlett starting having hardware issues (scratchy inputs, headphone jack failed, noise, etc.) and I was hesitant on buying another one. I needed a lot of inputs for all of my synths and was tired of the limitations of submixing. I narrowed my choices down to the 18i20 and the Studio Capture. Having lots of Roland gear I trust the brand and although the capture has been around for a while, the reviews were very good. I'm happy to say they all were spot on. Even though the Focusrite was cheaper, I decided to go with the Studio Capture. I'm so glad I did. Setup was quick and painless, and I was up and running quick after cabling everything. The Auto-Sens feature is a game changer as I set all of my levels within minutes and everything blended together perfectly. The sound is clean and transparent, and all the noise and hissing issues I had with my Focusrite disappeared. I can't remember the last time I started laying down tracks with no issues, and couldn't be happier with this interface. The software is straightforward as well and works as advertised. Even though I'll end up using my VST plug-ins, the effects (i.e. reverb, compressor, etc.) are a nice bonus. The only thing I wish I could do was name the inputs in the software but it's not a huge issue. I just made a cheat sheet to refer to as needed. I have Ableton 10 and Mac OS 10.13 and there is no latency, or audio cracking at lower buffer settings. I'm so happy with this purchase and highly recommend it to anyone needing an interface with lots of inputs.

I've been using the Studio Capture for several months now in my small 16-track digital studio. I record mostly indie rock, ska, and surf rock bands. I run Logic Pro 9 (I just haven't upgraded as I'm in love w my old plugins) on a 2013 iMac with MacOS 10.7.5 and 16GB ram.My previous Audio Interface setup was 2 linked PreSonus Firepods. They worked OK, but the Studio Capture blows them out of the water. Simply put: This is a fantastic interface. It blows away anything in its price range.The 12 on-board pres I use all deliver clean, clear sound. The other 4 lines in provide plenty of room to bring sound through in my external preamps, compressors, etc.I've had no problems recording a full 5 piece band live with fully mic'd drums and even a couple of room mics for ambiance.The Studio Capture software UI worried me, but there was no need to worry. The monitor mixer in this thing is a godsend. It allows me to create up to 4 separate mixes to send to headphone amps. (I've only needed 2, but the option is there!)Did I mention no lag? There's almost no lag on this beast.The "auto-sense" feature is excellent if you don't have time to set each mic pre. (e.g recording a band with minimal sound check time). It'll make sure each pre gets a decent signal and doesn't clip, leaving you proper headroom for mixing.Using this device, you can capture the sounds of the subject. The only thing this device can't fix is a poor performance by the artist. :)You could buy a better interface, like something from UA or Antelope, but you're going to pay a LOT more than this thing costs. If you're on any kind of a budget, seriously consider this offering from Roland... Roland? Yes. Roland. I know. It's weird. Just go with it . It's nice.

Only buy this interface as a toy, it is not capable of processing audio without dropouts and other signal malfunctions. I wasted years struggling with this device until a friend told me he had one with the same problems. I used it with Mac and PC, both were rife with issues.I'm so serious y'all, I came here four years later to write this, because I just got a new interface and it does not have dropouts or lag issues. The best advice I can give is look for devices that advertise a steady clock, because this device's clock is highly unsteady... I'll never buy another Roland product again. They work well enough to get you to keep them past the return period, but that is a mistake!