wheel which you rotate and press to select the various functions of the interface . Next to that , we have the main output section with the main volume control . There is also a mute switch , and below that is a function button which can be assigned for example to an alternative pair of studio monitors . Next to this , we have the headphone section with its own level control .
Finally , there are two USB A ports on the far right of AudioFuse 16 Rig ’ s front panel . The first of these ports is designed to function as a USB hub . You can , for example , plug in a hard disk with some sounds or samples on it you want to be able to access either on stage or in your studio . Note that the USB HUB connection needs a computer to be connected for it to work . If no computer is present , this port is ignored . The other USB A port is labelled MIDI . This port is standalone and will work even if no computer is connected . You can with this USB port plug in a MIDI control surface such as one of Arturia ’ s KeyLab series controllers and completely control your levels on the interface ’ s main mixer without having to have a computer connected to the interface . If you want to use your AudioFuse16 Rig in a live situation , you can just plug in your MIDI Keyboard controller , put the knobs and sliders into desired positions to control your levels , pans , etc . and go . Back in the studio , you can have your keyboard controller plugged into this port , and then send that MIDI data around your studio however you want using AudioFuse 16 ’ s routing matrix . If you just simply want to synchronize up your synths using a sequencer or an external piece of MIDI enabled hardware , you can do that as well .
On the right-hand side of the rear of AudioFuse 16 Rig are sixteen TRS balanced quarter-inch analogue inputs . These can be configured to be to + 4 or minus 10 db . With inputs 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 , they will be overridden if you connect anything via the front panel , unless you specify otherwise by engaging the channel ’ s “ Rear ” switch . Next to that , we have eight quarterinch balanced outputs . These outputs are different than outputs in most audio interfaces in that they are DC coupled , meaning that they can also be used to send control voltages to modular synthesizers , something I have never seen before on an audio interface . Next to this , are two quarter-inch balanced outputs , which would typically go to your studio monitors followed by the digital input-output section with two ADAT ins and outs , and word clock connections .
After that , are standard MIDI in , out and through ports as well as a 3.5-millimeter MIDI clock port for connecting and synchronizing with modular synthesizers . Note that this is not a full MIDI connection port , rather it is a 1 / 8 ” jack to send clock pulses to synth gear that supports that functionality . Next to that , is another USB A hub port . Finally , you have the power supply connection point which screws in , so it does not accidentally get pulled out in a live performance situation .
Back in the studio , all of AudioFuse 16 ’ Rigs s functionality is controlled by the included AudioFuse Control Center ( AFCC ) desktop app . The software GUI is divided into five main sections : an I / O overview page , a main mixer , a cue mixer , a routing matrix section and a tab for all MIDI-related routing and controls . AudioFuse 16 Rig has eight preset snapshots as well , so if you have pedals on your desktop that are connected , you can for example have them configured as a preset . Arturia ’ s AudioFuse 16 Rig ‘ s AudioFuse Control Center ( AFCC ) desktop app has many more features and functionality than I have space to cover here . Check out Arturia ’ s website for more information .
AudioFuse 16 Rig comes with a wide selection of bundled software at no extra charge . You get Analog Lab Intro edition as well as a wide selection of Arturia ’ s FX plugins , including a selection of reverbs , delays , compressors , and much more .
Sum it up , Arturia ’ s AudioFuse 16 Rig is a feature rich , sophisticated audio interface that effectively bridges the gap between a high-end studio interface and a flexible standalone Keyboard oriented digital router for live performances . Bottom line , if you ’ re a Keyboard player and are in the market for an audio interface , Arturia ’ s AudioFuse 16 Rig is well worth a serious look .
$ 1,299 www . Arturia . com
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