Roland Rubix44 Review
4x4 USB Audio Interface
- 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs
- 4 Low-Noise Mic Preamps, 48V Phantom
- 2 x Hi-Z Inputs for Guitars
- 24-Bit/192 kHz Resolution
- Low Latency
- MIDI I/Os
- Hardware Compressor/Limiter
- Extensively Shielded, with Ground Lifts
- 6-Month Membership to Roland Cloud Pro
- Mac OS, Windows, iPad Compatible
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 4,581 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Roland Rubix44. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Roland Rubix44. For example, 85% of 1,324 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the Roland Rubix44 have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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Rubix44 performance vs Volt476
Roland Rubix44 - 4x4 USB Audio Interface
Reviewed by James on B&H Photo Video
I recently purchased the Roland Rubix44 interface because of the problems I have had with my current UA Volt 476 interface. I recently switched to the much smaller Volt 476 4x4 interface (from my 20 x 20 interface) so I could use a portable studio (via a laptop) away from my main recording studio in my home. Because i dedicate my studio for songwriting and small recording sessions only, most often I require no more than two/three open microphones at a time. As soon as I began working with the Volt 476 however, i immediately ran into a major problem which is now apparent in almost all other small interfaces as well.......the Volt 476, although it is a 4x4 interface, has only two XLR microphone inputs. AND.......when I need to run one microphone with 48v phantom power, along with one dynamic microphone, it cannot be done using the Volt 476 because BOTH XLR inputs receive phantom power when it is initiated. Yes, i could use an XLR to TRS adapter to use the TRS input 3 or 4, however i am then lacking their vintage preamp preset, as well as their built-in compressor. In comparing my Volt 476 to my new Rubix44, I now get FOUR real XLR channel inputs where I can use either XLR/TRS, or High-Z with the Rubix44. And when i need to use only one phantom powered microphone input and one non-powered microphone input, I simply use XLR input number One, and XLR input number Three. I do not have that luxury with the Volt 476 interface. In terms of performance, both interfaces have super mic preamps, both preamps have excellent compressor circuitry and sound...with the Rubix44 bettering the Volt 476 compressor because of it's compressor owning a blending/mix knob (The Volt 476 compressor can be only on or off). Both offer hard/soft knee compression, with the Rubix44 also offering a limiter as well. The Volt's vintage preamp EQ'd sound is a little soft and rolled off to my ears. In terms of comparing the Volt 476 and the Rubix44 microphone preamp quality, i find them equally superb, the transparency and dynamics are exceptional to any other interface regardless of cost that i have heard. Yet in terms of usage, i find the Rubix44 far better than the Volt 476, the Rubix44 has four useable XLR inputs rather than only two from the Volt 476. The phantom power of the Rubix44 has better flexibility in use because of the two extra XLR inputs. The compression unit of the Rubix44 has better flexibility and sounds better because of it's mix/blend knob. I also find the Rubix44 interface has a cleaner sounding and higher volume headphone amplifier than the Volt 476. In my limited time of using the Rubix44 so far, i would say hands down it is the best 4x4 interface in performance and function I have used so far.....yet the Rubix44 has been out for quite a while! It is indeed a sleeper, and should be rated far higher than just 5 stars, just in it's build quality alone! Partner it's build quality with it's excellent sound and function, the Rubix44 should get a 10star rating! One last note on the Volt 476 interface, if you are looking for true vintage mic preamp sound, I suggest looking into the Soyuz Launcher to use with your pet dynamic or ribbon vocal microphone. You will then realize what the term vintage microphone actually sounds like. I can only hear the term rolled-off in the sound of the Volt 476 vintage EQ preset button. Overall, I would take the Rubix44 as the better interface. ... More
Excellent, overlooked audio interface
Roland Rubix44 - 4x4 USB Audio Interface
Reviewed by Bradley on B&H Photo Video
I am using this interface primarily to record 2 stereo pairs from my Elektron Octatrack and multitracking with Ableton Live and Adobe Audition. I'm monitoring on JBL LSR205s & KRK KNS8400s. The build quality of the interface is very nice and the knobs feel durable with no wobble and a good amount of rotation pressure that feels precise and smooth. I have am experiencing very low latency on OSX El Capitan and successfully multitracked into my iPad using Beatmaker. The compressors sounds nice, especially for the price range. I find them to be perfectly subtle; there to enhance your audio recording rather than act as an effect. I think that's a smart decision for an onboard compressor since you could get more dramatic, pumping, compression in your DAW if that's what you're going for. Overall I'm really happy with this interface. I could hardly find reviews of this line so hopefully this is helpful for anyone else looking at these. ... More
Great while it lasted.
Roland Rubix 44 4x4 USB Audio Interface
Reviewed by Aaron W. on Reverb
Bought in June 2020 for personal hobby use, sitting in one spot on a desk or table in a pretty tame environment, and was working perfectly until March 2022 when Inputs 1 and 2 stopped sending to the USB out for no apparent reason(still sends to headphone out but USB out is either silent or screeching feedback). Warranty was only good for a year so it wasn't covered, and repair costs are $40/hr not including parts, plus $30 to send it to the repair centre in Ontario. Would be looking at a minimum of $100 to fix this and the only thing I can see it being is the USB out(a whopping $2 value). Went with Roland on the assumption that their audio interfaces would be as long-lasting and durable as their guitar pedals and amplifiers. It did a good job while it was doing that job but was really hoping to get more than a year and a half out of a $450 audio interface. Maybe I just got a lemon? ... More
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