That may not be everyones experience.
Credit: Roland
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It can also connect any conceivable combination of other devices compatible with standard instrument or microphone cables.
More, the Rubix 44 has four outputs as well.
This makes it a great USB interface for people upgrading their studios.
In this way, youre able to appreciate the added channels on both ends.
Other specifications, including dynamic range information, can be found here at Rolandswebsite.
Moving on to the devices aesthetics and design, theres more than enough to love here.
The Rubix 44 is designed for the modern studio and that means its perfectly portable.
Ive got the Rubix 44 sitting on top of a desktop thats tucked into the corner of my studio.
Not only is this a benefit of its small size, but also clever design as well.
The Rubix audio interfaces are built inside of metal housings.
If youre considering another equipment, check and see if the one youre looking at is made of plastic.
Credit: Nicole Gray
We didnt drop the Rubix, but not because we didnt want to hurt it.
We didnt want to hurt the floor.
This thing is solid as a rock.
Theres no rattle or shake in it (unless youre playing rockabilly, perhaps).
The feeling of slight resistance reminds me of an old Marshall vintage floor amp.
In the looks department, all in all, theres nothing special here but nothing distracting either.
I cant think of any good reason for it to be there.
Roland should have put it on the front and made it a button instead.
And thats a troubleshooting nightmare.
Luckily, its one of the few problems this rig has.
In execution, its excellent.
Aside from the tiniest bit of expected hum when using the built-in microphone preamps, theres no buzz whatsoever.
Im sensitive to hisses and pops when Im plugging or unplugging instruments into gear.
Rolands Rubix doesnt have any, and its impossible for me to overstate how wonderfully non-distracting that is.
I did notice a bit of sound-shaping coming out of the Rubix 44, though.
Overall, the Rubix 44 is a delight.
Usually, with a product as well-received as this one, it has a premium price tag to match.
