I'm getting close to updating, it looks like its between the Apollo, the Apogee Ensemble, or the brand new Stevens Slate interface that for just a bit more, will get you all the updated plug ins free forever. The convertors in the Apogee should be fantastic, but I'm already using the UA plug ins, and they really are fantastic. The Slate system has a mike that will supposidly emulate all the fantastic mikes of old, with realistic emulations of all the great mic-pres. Hard to find someone who has his paws on it yet, I'm trying to hold out till a buddy of mine gets his so I can get some real input on it. Free updated plug ins forever is mighty inviting, but only if the system works as advertised, as sounds as good as they claim it does. It comes with the plug ins free for a year, then the bundle must be purchased, but only the one time, updates and new plug ins are free after that. Supposed mastering grade convertors with a huge plug in array. I cut myself short on the convertors last time around, it was really the last thing on my mind, but hearing my bass players Benchmark unit with super high-end convertors in it made my jaw litterally hit the floor. It was like I was hearing the songs he played through it for the very first time. I wont make that mistake again.
Slate is a relative newcomer to recording interfaces, but the system as a whole is a really cool concept if it delivers. If it does, I'm in
The numbers and specs on the Slate Digital system are very impressive, take a look-https://www.gearnews.com/namm-2017-slate-digital-vrs8/
In the end, it either delivers or it dosent, if not, I'm back to likely the Apollo. I'm patiently waiting for some intel before I buy anything.
Being in a hurry on a purchase of this magnitude has bitten me on the ass twice already
I hear a lot of smoke blowing in the vid in the link, but I'm willing to listen to someone who actually has used it