( 2 reviews )
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Posted: Mar 30 2009
I couldn't disagree more with the other reviewer. Using my alesis io2 with my macbook couldn't be any easier. Garageband sees the interface immediately and asks if you'd like to change to that device....then you just add a track, plug in your instrument and hit record. The fact that the alesis is USB powered makes it more attractive because it allows you to record anywhere! This is a solidly constructed device, sturdy and very sleek. I HIGHLY recommend it...it did even work on MY old windows machine before I got my macbook....if the Alesis doesn't work for you, then you're doing something wrong.
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Posted: Nov 3 2008
The Alesis io|2 failed to work properly under Windows XP w/ Cakewalk Home Studio 6. The result was two-fold: 1: playback was an octave higher than recording -- which can be fixed if you remember to (manually) set the sample rates accordingly. This problem occurred in Sonar Home Studio 6, Cubase LE 1, and Window's "sound recorder" app. 2: in Cakewalk, regardless of varied ASIO buffer settings, recording was garbled and filled with static. I was able to duplicate the problem in two different XP environments: one under an HP dv8000 with Media Center Home Edition, and another with IBM thinkpad t60p w/ XP professional (both with ample RAM and CPU). After 6 months of troubleshooting and support calls to Cakewalk and Alesis, I bought the Edirol UA-25EX audio interface, and it worked perfectly upon the first attempt. No need to adjust sample rates or ASIO buffers.
