Neve 88M Interface

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[PhillipMcKnight]

Thank you all for commenting. I made this video because just like when I upgrade lighting or cameras you guys asked what I changed and why. You can hear over the years how the Scarlett was a big improvement over my old $99 interface. Over the last couple months you can hear what a big improvement the Volt and then the Neve made to recording.

[PontusWittenmark]

I bet a bunch of us would love to hear an a/b test of the Focusrite and the other interfaces using a looper 👍

[OscarASevilla]

I used to use a line 6 ux2 as my interface. Worked like a charm!
Got a line 6 helix about 2 years ago, and also worked like a charm, even better!

[DouglasRosser]

It's rare that a piece of gear makes an equivalent Universal Audio item seem very reasonably priced.

[psmith]

I had a similar experience when I upgraded to an SSL 2 audio interface. It just shows how far interfaces have come in a short time and how exciting it is to see high end preamps in smaller more affordable units. The Neve is a higher price point, but man, the results are there!

[francischang]

The HX Stomp solves a lot of these problems pretty well. It's one small device and it can be your entire signal chain in a box if you want it to be. You can plug it directly into Mac/PC/phone with USB, no weird install necessary, so there's no tone loss. It has an effects loop and it can take in line in signal from you ox box/attenuator/whatever you want and be your audio interface. You can monitor with it and record dry and re-amp later if that's what you want.

[Sammywhat]

Really nice playing! The sound is definitely a big improvement. But your playing has improved even more so!! I've been listening to some of the "youtube greats, " like you, Paul Davids, Shane over at InTheBlues, Rhett Shull, and others, for a LONG time, and it's been a blast to hear the improvement of the chops as much as the improvement of the presentation. It's a blessing being on this wonderful journey together. You are much appreciated, Phillip!! 🙏

[abfranklin]

Neve preamps are phenomenal. Everything they make is top notch.

[jerryhorton]

The Neve is a great interface, without a doubt. Thanks for sharing your journey - you probably saved me a lot of money and frustration!

[jackprice]

Philip so glad you did this video. As a guitar/keys player, I have no desire to be a recording engineer. Strangely enough I do have a producer's ear. I dumped my DAW that I was struggling with for years. All I want from recording is it to be my sketch pad. In order for that to happen it needs to SOUND like what I am hearing from the amp, modelor and speakers.

[_patrikjay_]

I heard this Interface a few weeks back, it's brilliant and a great footprint for that level of sound... Nice vid P

[timothy]

Great explanation Phil, I think you kicked the Hornets nest😅 It’s a great time to be a musician, so many options at many price points. Thank you.

[garrysimmons]

I haven't mic'd an amp in years in my studio. Guitar direct to PC and overloud TH-U for the amp sim. Can't get much simpler than that and it sounds great.

[bvs]

Something for every budget. Very valuable info, helps simplify and buy smart. Thank you Phil !

[TheDrunkenScoundrel]

That first A/B? I jumped thinking my ears were going to be crushed it sounded that good.
Not in the market for something this expensive, but....if I was? Hell yeah.

[joshraleigh]

i use an Audient ID44 (which is way too many inputs for most guitar players) however it has inserts on the first 2 inputs which bypasses the preamps so it doesnt mess with your sound which is great.

[elenbrandt]

Always... "In Phil We Trust"...thank you

[jeromestevenfaigin]

I liked what you are doing to record in regards to having good tones to transfer to a digital recording. For me I record with a Roland/Boss Micro BR a true 8 channels with lots of on board sounds and each of the 8 channels can be combined with 8 more channels from each individual track giving the engineer 64 combined channels from the 8 original channels you started with the independence is unreal and the size of it can fit in your front pocket. The only thing I changed is using tube amps again. I used to play through PA solid-state amps. I used a JC-120 by Roland but something was missing and it took a long time to figure out tube amps are still needed. So I bought a Bugera at GC for $200 and then I was gifted (for free) a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Mod 3 with a Celestion V80 (which is so-so for a speaker). But when I used my homemade cab with my JBL D123e the amp was fantastic. So I record with the Boss Micro BR, I have a large amount of sounds combined with modeling using my Zoom multi-pedal in cast metal plus other pedals planted around the Zoom, most from EHX and Behringer. I still have a MIDI GK-3 and the AI20 that pulls sounds from other sound modules. So now I need to finish making my own electric guitars. They are way too much money today and they are not hard to make and I know electronics. The necks and fingerboards are harder for me, but I'm doing that now. Glad to share photos if interested?

[lancetownsend]

It is quite the rabbit hole indeed 😂😂
The new Neve interface definitely looks really great. Especially for purposes such as yours!

[johngillis]

so much great content lately. Thanks, Phil!