If you're like me, and can't afford a separate control surface for your recording software, digital mixer for your live gigs, and audio interface, than this product is for you. Period. I can't say enough about how easy it is to get used to. It is designed very intuitively. And the best part (in my opinion) is that for $599, you get a product which gives you a 2in-2out USB audio interface, which you can step up to 8inputs later if you need it (I'll end up getting the EZ-8, I'm sure, but for now, I'm just using USB). ANY control surface is better than mixing with a mouse, and this one is no exception. With one button-push, you go from using it as an audio input to a MIDI controller. My only complaint so far: I've had a hard time getting SoundDiver to recognize it as my MIDI device, in order to receive MIDI signals from my POD 2.0 (I can send them to the POD no problem). I've spent a lot of time on the phone with Mike from tech support (who's been TERRIFIC), and I think that we're near the end of the problem. I haven't tried using the mic pre's yet, so I can't say how they sound, but the fact that they're built in is yet another tremendous plus.

Bottom line, this is a great product. Well thought out, serves multiple purposes, and has very good sound quality. You may want something that sounds better later (I haven't found that point yet), but this little box has A LOT going for it!

I use Windows XP on a PentiumIV 1.7Ghz Sony Vaio. I've run this on Cubase, and as an audio input into Cakewalk Pro Audio 9.

Truly state of the art technology. A quality product that's ez to use. Only minor problems like I can't seem to figure out how to work the EQ. Plug it in and pick a hole, it's simple.

OVER ALL I THINK THAT THE EZ-BUS IS A GREAT PRODUCT, ESPECIALY FOR IT'S RETIAL PRICE. SOMETIMES I USE IT AS A STAND ALONE MIXER WHEN I HAVE A LIVE SHOW TO DO. IN THE STUDIO
I USE IT AS AN AUDIO INTERFACE FOR SONAR. I'M EVEN THINKING ABOUT GETTING ANOTHER ONE TO USE WITH MY LAPTOP.
COMPARED TO SIMILAR PRODUCTS IN THE SAME PRICE RANGE THE EZ-BUS HAS NO EQUAL. WHAT I DON'T LIKE ABOUT THE EZ-BUS THOUGH, IS THAT YOU HAVE TO BUY A SEPERATE ADAT CARD IF YOU WANT TO RECORD EIGHT CHANNELS AT ONCE. I BELIEVE THAT A FIRE WIRE CONNECTION WOULD OF MADE THE EZ-BUS A PERFECT MACHINE. THE EZ-BUS IS PERFECT IF YOUR LOOKING TO SAVE SOME MONEY AND AT THE SAME TIME LOOKING FOR A NICE TOY FOR YOUR STUDIO. (BUY IT ALREADY MAN)!!!!

ADAT interface makes clocking noise that can not be shut down