Mackie Spike USB Audio Interface
Recording music on a Mac or PC just got a lot easier with Spike, a complete digital recording solution from Mackie. Spike consists of the XD-2 USB 24-bit 96kHz Audio/MIDI Interface with clean, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps and onboard SHARC dynamics processing, incredibly easy-to-use Tracktion multitrack audio recording software with unlimited track count and VST plug-in support, and the Nomad Factory Blue Tubes Warmer Phaser plug-in. Quite simply, this is the easiest open-ended system for computer music production. The XD-2 USB Audio/MIDI Interface The XD-2 is a two-channel, mic/line/instrument USB audio and MIDI interface with 24-bit, 96kHz resolution, high quality internal effects for tracking and monitoring, and support for ASIO 2. 0, WDM and OS X Core Audio. Its footprint may be small, but this compact interface offers great sound, channel dynamics & EQ for tracking and monitoring, and comes with enough software to get up and running right out of the box. Since the XD-2 has an onboard SHARC processor, it allows things like low-latency monitoring and powered dynamics processing„all controllable via an intuitive on-screen graphic display. 2-channel 24-bit/96k USB audio and MIDI interface for Mac or PC2 mic/line/instrument inputs with high-headroom Mackie mic preampsOnboard SHARC chip for full channel dynamics & EQ with intuitive computer-based control - all without a drain on the host computerLow-latency monitoring with effectsDSP available for mixdownEasily fits in a laptop bag with unique, swivel foot designTracktion Software Tracktion is an intuitive audio recording and MIDI production software based around a refreshingly simple user interface, thoughtful featuresƒ and personality! Tracktion integrates all the major features of a professional digital audio workstation into a simple working environment that gets all the technical stuff out of the way, allowing you to focus on making music. And with full VST plug-in support, you can use all your favorite plug-ins from other applications. Unlimited track and effect count (based on computer's processing power)Full VST support, including VSTi synthsDrag & drop waveform editingFull automation capabilitiesBuilt-in Sampler, Reverb, Chorus, Delay, EQ, Compressor, and PhaserPitch Shift and Time Stretch featuresFull ReWire supportAudio file rendering, exporting, and archiving capabilitiesEffects Spike gives users several ways to tap into high-quality effects. For starters, the XD-2's onboard DSP provides channel dynamics & EQ for tracking and mixdown, plus low-latency monitoring with no drain on host computer's CPU. The bundled Tracktion software includes built-in Reverb, Chorus, Delay, EQ, Compressor, and Phaser. It also allows users to run any of thousands of VST effects plug-ins (sold separately) and comes bundled with all the Maxim Digital Audio (MDA) virtual instruments and plug-ins. To get started, Spike also includes the Warmer Phaser plug-in by Nomad Factory: a special edition VST plug-in with all of the characteristics of a traditional analog phaser, plus panning, vibrato and tube simulation. Applications Spike is perfect for recording applications including home studios, project studios, live performing & recording and anywhere that high-quality 24-bit/96k digital recording is needed. Compatibility: Windows XP & Mac OS X ASIO 2. 0, WDM, and OS X Core Audio
