syndrone:
Hey fuzzydude,
Well, the chain and gain stage was exactly the same with both units in my samples, so I personally think they are quite revealing. If anything, then distortion just boosts whats there and using the exact chain with the same settings should be a good comparison in my opinion. I can provide DI recorded guitars though if thats more of a help. You could import them into Cubase and slam them with a limiter and then you will hear that the UR44 has quite some noise going on while the Focusrite remains almost silent (of course there is ALWAYS noise if you boost it enough but the difference is insane). Otherwise I am glad to hear about better methods to show what the problem is.
Anyway, here are the files:Dropbox - File Deleted - Simplify your life
I dont use the DspMixFx software at all (not sure if I even installed it), so there are no dsp plugins assigned on the way in. I just double checked it. I never use any plugins on the way in just to have more flexibility as you cant take away when something was already there.
Thanks for checking with your DI box! I guess my unit is faulty then, although a quick search on the internet shows that there were some other people having the exact same issue as well.
-syndrone
Thanks for the samples. No major issues here with either to be honest. As noted, it’ll depend on what sims you’re using your end and how. The diff for me was purely down to how the pres sound based on your mp3 samples (wavs always better for tests). The UR wins for my tastes. Wider sonic palette all around.