I actually would prefer the Quantum 2, which was smaller and with less in-and-outs but otherwise the exact same specs as the 26x32. Both the Lynx and the AIO Pro cards cost about the same as the Quantum 2632, so if I can get awesome low latency performance, great converters, a few decent preamps (I do record with a mic, every now and then), and the ability to control monitor levels, etc directly on the interface, well that would be great. I know the Lynx cards have a great reputation for sound quality, but I have no idea what their latency is like. But at this point I can find no reviews or demonstrations of the RME card, and so I have no idea how good it is. The only thing that would match it would be a PCIe card, I'd guess, and the only high-end PCIe cards I'm aware of that might be able to match the Quantum's sound and latency figures would be the either one of the Lynx cards, or the new RME AIO Pro. I don't know of any other interface that has the low latency of the Quantums. Why do you need 26x32 when you're working with all-VST-instruments-all-the-time? Wouldn't a smaller desktop interface would serve you better? It is has a lot more features (and slightly better specs) than the Quantum 2626, but I dislike the idea of buying a $1400 interface that right out of the box has an outdated interface and needs an adapter. I wish the Quantum 26X32 was offered in TB3.

The low latency of the Quantum is very appealing. I am 100% in-the-box, and do orchestral stuff exclusively, so its all-VST-instruments-all-the-time. I've been eyeing the Quantum for a little while - I'm building a new studio, and want to upgrade my gear across the board, and the Quantum 26X32 looks like a nice option.

IOW, Quantum doesn't offer hardware based monitoring/mixing/routing/loop-back-recording.Īll routing/mixing has to be done via software (in your DAW application). Part of the reason why Quantum can achieve such low round-trip latency is there's no onboard DSP. Obviously the machine has to be able to keep up with the load. When it comes to round-trip latency, Quantum is an exceptional performer (can achieve sub 1ms).

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