Cakewalk (By Roland) UA-4FX Hands-on Review

There is no doubt that personal computers have changed the way we record music. Gone are the days of big and bulky tape machines, expensive reels of two-inch tape, and all the maintenance that goes along with keeping a great-sounding analog rig up and running. Now, most of us are tracking into a computer of some kind or another, which keeps everything digital, cut-and-paste-able, and affordable. These days, however, even computer-based recording is changing, as the computers themselves get small, lighter, and more powerful. Many musicians are tracking on laptops running DAW software, which allows a huge amount of audio firepower to be as portable as a spiral notebook. All you need is a way to get your music into the computer, which is where devices like the new Cakewalk UA-4FX enter the picture. Read more