Since the Carbon connects through Ethernet I have the added value of using the Apollo DSP's for some UAD plug-ins on mix down. I assume Luna and Apollo would work similarly but I really don't want to switch DAW's. The total integration with Protools and Carbon is stellar!! I have enough DSP Plug-ins in most of my sessions since I go back and forth between an HDX rig and this native rig. I don't even use Console because I hate the workflow. For full disclosure I have stopped using most UAD plug-ins for quite some time now and was only using the Apollo8 as an interface to Protools. Just finished installing my Avid Carbon in to my studio, for know its sitting right underneath an Apollo8(Thunderbolt 2). I am wondering if anybody else on here has made this type of switch yet!? I will probably end up keeping the X8p to run Logic/Ableton. Sometimes when I have that many live inputs I switch to using an old Protools HD system just so I can track latency free with headphone mixes and not have to deal with buffer settings. The x8p only gives me 16 inputs (8 analog,8 ADAT) but I have been able to work around it with overdubs. I track mostly live bands with about 16-24 mics at a time (Drums/Bass/guitars/vocals). I have a Carbon on order and will be comparing it to the ApolloX8p we have in the studio. Luna seems the be the right step for that but means switching DAW's. I have yet to see a UAD system that is able to do a full mix with all UAD-Plug-ins. For tracking they are unusable due to massive latency. Using UAD plug-ins natively without Console in Protools only works when mixing. Its like having a Mackie mixer bolted on to an SSL just to run a couple of nice pieces of outboard gear. I own several Apollo/Twin/Accelerators from UAD and always hated the workflow.I Never use Console as it just adds another layer to the mixer. I think Carbon does everything UAD Apollo promised with Luna without having to switch DAW's. I personally have been waiting for ever for a product with tight Protools integration. I've never used pro tools so clearly my opinion is less than someone who has, but damn it looks friggin confusing as all hell.Ĭlick to expand.Thats an interesting take. idk why but the sound coming from LUNA is just better.Īnd all I've ever heard is complaints about avid, I mean. I remember not even understanding the first thing about cubase when I tried it and although I like Logic. Anything that can help me to spend less time with computers and more time with instruments in my hand is A+++. I'm an amateur for sure, but I'm really digging it.

The music sounds great, it works, it feels natural to be working in LUNA (now that I've been doing it for awhile), I love these plugs. I guess that could be because there is less here to confuse me compared to most DAW, but I am so excited to be lucky enough to be around for the launch of LUNA. I'm a total beginner to recording but I can honestly say I've never felt more comfortable making music than with LUNA.

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