Hi I picked up an Apollo Twin X from Guitar Center this weekend because I want to step up my home recording game, and because it's been recommended by a few different folks.
I'm considering returning it, and wanted to get some thoughts first from the folks here.
On first hooking it up, and tracking some vocals, I'm not noticing a significant difference from the cheapo $50 Behringer Amazon special I've been using. There's definitely a difference in tone, but I was expecting like a night and day difference…which is what I was sold on by the rep at GC.
I haven't dived too much into configuration yet, and I'm still a bit baffled TBH with what seems like a bit of an unexpected learning curve. I produce music on the side of a very busy schedule, work with Logic, and enjoy just being able to quickly jump into a very easy and straightforward setup without having to do much fiddling or troubleshooting and just focus on creating.
I'm wondering if:
a) the Apollo Twin really is night and day to cheaper interfaces and it's just in the configuration and based on my experience I just haven't gotten it configured correctly yet
b) if the above is a Yes, is the learning curve too steep for someone who has very limited time to work on this stuff at this point in his life?
Thanks so much for your input!
PS. If configuration is to some extent a one and done process I would consider hiring someone in the LA area to come by for an hour or two and just help me get set up and show me the basics if anyone here has any referrals, or is in the area and has expertise here.