Audient Sono Features - Guitar Recording Interface

Jack and Bruce take a look at some of the features on Sono and have a play with different settings to create a number of amazing sounding guitar tones.
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[@Audientworld]

Hear our Sono playthrough (without any talking) here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omnIqnaCqMuCeJI

[@dancrowell2933]

I would like to hear how it sounds, but there is too much talking and not enough guitar playing.

[@PMmusic251]

Have Pete Thorn do a proper review of this unit so we can really hear what it can do

[@sonidojamon]

and he did!

[@milankotevski1663]

You'll need like 10k to get close to Pete's sound, probably even more.

[@elmolewis9123]

Really need to hear this in a live, band setting - with current setting, I am sure even a Behringer product could sound passable.

[@QuinnHale]

I'm intrigued to hear more about this product. At the moment though, the presentation has left me with a hokey feeling. Similar to the Marshall CODE hype machine. Makes me nervous, but I hope to be wrong. I really love my ID14. Does the software run on windows as well? All I've seen in these videos were Apple logos. I'm not an Apple guy. I agree with the other comments about presentation here. Millennials need love too, but this demo came across like a couple of deer gazing into the headlights. I felt no confidence from them in the product. Reminded me of when I was 13, and got my first electric guitar(Les Paul Jr.) and POS amp(Gorilla). I threw on my vinyl copy of Freak Out and started making noise. I remember playing some of that noise for a mentor of mine who is 20 years my senior. He looked at me with a smile that surely hid something similar to what I'm feeling now. As a 48 year old man I would really love to see a confident, if not professional, play through of this product's features. That's just me though. If I'm going to pay... wait, how much is this again? I am hopeful though. Keep it coming, and thanks.

[@Audientworld]

Thanks for the comment! Sono and the software runs on Windows and Mac, just so happens that we were running Mac at the time. Fear not, as there will be plenty more content coming which might be what you're after!

[@sugurukase1046]

Please do some demos for bass!

[@Stormchaser189]

I love the interface design & that it has a valve combined with two notes functionality. But ! You should include a baby foot switch to change between stored cab sounds & the drive knob shouldn't affect the stored patch ? Can't fiddle when playing live so this is more suite for mobile recording or the studio.

[@RabihSaadguitars]

Well its a good concept and offers lots of options for the price.. You get Top notch converters and if you can bypass the DSP and the 12ax7 section and use it as a normal interfaxe with your favorite VST (Bias, Nural, Amplitude etc,,,) and also use it live with your pedals without a pc going thro the Console...Or if you want to recreate your live pedal rig you can use it as a line with DSP and the tube section a for home recording (Onfortunatly you will need to commit to that sound if you use the later method cause there is no DI recorded) SPDIF, mic in and the rest..lots of options for 350 usd... The question is does this unot sounds good for a high gain guitar ripping a la Stevevai, Andy james etc with out a proper Amp sim thro the DSP mode? N one yet on the net tried that...All we got is low to medium grade Guitrist playing clean or crunch with basic student level skills..Send me one Audient for a proper shredd video demo... We have seen this before from Laney and the Iromheart Series of amps..The iron Heart is actualy an audio interface with an amp/preamp head..

[@sugurukase1046]

OK, after checking out IK multimedia's new AXE interface I have to say this looks far more promising!

[@MarlonKingShow]

This looks really good. But I would like to understand how I would use this alongside another interface, for example, if I got this purely for recording my guitar sounds but wanted to use my other interface as my primary?

[@Audientworld]

If you're on macOS, you can simply use the two together as an aggregate device. Unfortunately, you can't do this on Windows but you could have both connected and simply switch between the two as needed.

[@CanaldoOTA]

I think that after Kemper, companies will have to work harder to deliver quality plugged guitar sound. Kemper raised the bar.

[@polymerizedrecords]

Kemper is great but costs >$2000.

[@BlackenedNL]

Looks to be in the same enclosure as the iD44, an interface that I love to own. I'm not convinced by this one tho, the sounds I've heard in this video weren't as good as I hoped but I would have to try is myself

[@jacobgolden]

This looks fantastic. I usually run my pedals into my interface and latency is always a problem. Sounds great.

[@carlgarthwaite6935]

I'd also like to hear what bass sound like through the Sono, as well as extreme setting on the input gain (not a fuzz pedal guy). - - - I do have one recommendation for a feature to add... A footpedal for selecting preset channels on the fly! (You heard it here first - a free one for the idea if it's used would be awesome!)

[@francesco_generali_guitarist]

Everybody complain like they are genius. It's a product guys don't get emotional if you don't like it don't buy it, I found interesting product, if you will give it to me I'll give a hell of a sound I am sure. this review is not a good one but I believe in this product

[@IntheDAW]

very cool idea. if i budget allows Ill have to check it out and make a video on it. besides that I would love to hear high gain examples. and I wonder if you are able to control the interfaces send and return in the software like the ID series interfaces. the knob is kind of a old school method now a days everyone can control it using software or if you use a console like i do we just use a fader.

[@OllieNCS]

NO FX LOOP??? Pass!

[@jacobgolden]

Can you run tracks from the DAW back through the sono and then back to the DAW to sort of reamp other tracks?

[@Audientworld]

You can indeed, simply place a patch lead between the Re-amp output and the Guitar input to allow you to re-amp directly though Sono. You could even patch in a couple of pedals between the output and input should you so wish.

[@facepalmjesus1608]

can i use this as a stand alone ''pedal''? or is exclusively a pc interface?

[@Audientworld]

It can be used standalone, as you are able to save three presets on board. So it can be used without the computer while still being able to get 3 different cab simulations, all without latency.

[@facepalmjesus1608]

@@Audientworld oooohhhh sooooooo cool!!!! i am about to buy Mooer Preamp Live and use the Sono as interface AND as a stand alone cab/mic sim pedal. Ty for your reply

[@Henrique.fran_gtr]

I love my ID44 and the sound that i get with, but this unit that doesnt simulate the pre amp, is kind of a misleading thought that the title of the video shows, the idea of this seems a nice one, but you could still let us choose some options in the pre amp simulation area, it seems do not respond that well if the guitar had some active pickups, but i could be wrong. Thanks for the good products!

[@Audientworld]

Sono uses a real High Voltage 12AX7 pre-amp so if you connect a guitar with high output active pickups you'll simply be driving the 12AX7 in the input stage a little harder and be getting a little more breakup just like with a valve guitar amplifier. Combine this with power amp simulation from Two Notes and you've got your whole guitar amp chain, pre-amp and power amp, in a desktop package.

[@IshaanKunwar]

What amp/amp modelling would I be running into before going into the torpedo cabs? For example, would I be able to use third party amp sims into the torpedo cabs? Or would I be able to send an amp model from an external multi-effects processor like the POD HD500X or Helix into the unit and then use the torpedo cabs?

[@Worshipcaster]

Exactly. You could use any AmpSim device with the CabSim deactivated. Also of those PreAmp type pedals. Or if you have an amp with a balanced output.

[@renthal971]

They nailed it!!!!

[@SergeiVlassov]

But does it djent?

[@hfraser823]

Can I add this to my ID44? And is the conversion the same quality as the ID44?

[@Audientworld]

You can use the iD44 and Sono side by side as an aggregate device on macOS but this isn't possible on Windows. The conversion quality is very similar to the iD44 but its a slightly different chip that is used.

[@ElliotStent]

This interface looks sick, great presenting skills Jack (hi dude!) 😄

[@Audientworld]

Appreciate it Elliot! 👊

[@allrain]

Really really interesting, i'd like to see more unbiased opinion on that.

[@Audientworld]

Hey, there are reviews/videos from a number of people online that you can check out, the one from Hop Pole Studios is very in depth! There are others as well ( like SpectreSoundStudios, Andertons), and loads more on the way!

[@allrain]

Going to check 'em out, thank you! @@Audientworld

[@thomasfokas]

What’s the round trip lately?

[@rildeck]

Can we use adat in , with spdif ? I have mindprint trio , this have a spdif out .

[@Lukasz_KLAT]

Where do we have to plug guitar first? To Sono or to our own pedals? If i have to go to pedals first - I won't be able to record true DI, just effected DI without cab sim, right?

[@NeZversSounds]

As it was all this time, use DI box to split a pedal signal from DI.

[@Audientworld]

You can treat Sono just like the front end on a valve amplifier as that's essentially what it is. So plug your guitar into your pedals and and then run these into the Sono input. If you did want to record a completely clean DI as well, then you could use an external splitter as mentioned in the comments and feed the entirely clean signal into Sono's Line input. Otherwise, you could first record the clean tone, and then use Sono's re-amp output to run the clean tone through your pedal chain and then back into Sono's Guitar input.

[@Lukasz_KLAT]

​@@Audientworld You know what? I love my iD14, but... this Sono concept is cool, but lacks a lot of features to be a really usefull and innovative. Why didn't you give us some sort of effect loop then? Guitar -> Sono JFET (to record true DI) -> Send to our pedalboard/preamp -> Return to built in cab simulation. Making effect loop is cheap. That way we will have a stage IR loader with built in interface, with built in reamping feature. We have hardware IR loaders in great price from Mooer. I can match Mooer Radar, split signal ang go with with my iD14 cheaper than Sono. Please consider consultations with users before making future products for guitarists, you have your FB group for this too. Best regards.

[@pangea2003]

eeermmm only one power amp and one cab in mono? no dual power amp and 2x cabs on that big box? no stereo inputs from st pedals like the strymon dig you feature on your video? well thanks, but i'll stick using the two notes software with my STEREO interface for now.. or until i buy a line6 hx stomp, or a mooer.. the list goes on.. STEREO please

[@paulallen6849]

Thanks, looks good. Is the optical input for adat expansion i.e 8 channels @ 44.1/48khz?

[@paulallen6849]

Sorry answered in other video: Yes

[@benjamincardenas4219]

would the mic 🎤 inputs work well for an acoustic guitar stereo mic rig? Does the eq knobs work globally for all inputs?

[@Audientworld]

The Mic inputs would work perfectly for recording an acoustic guitar with a pair of microphones. The Valve stage, EQ and Cab simulation will only work on Input 1 however, so you wouldn't be able to apply these to both channels of your stereo signal.

[@elymarband]

Can Sono be linked to the ID44?

[@RockProfessorTaiwan]

Can I use it with helix native?

[@zbyszekskibinski]

whats the L and R output power of it if you just connect two speakers directly? Thanks

[@Audientworld]

The Left and Right outputs provide a line level signal at a maximum of +16dBu. This will not feed passive speakers directly so would need to use either active monitors or a power amplifier to feed a pair of passive speakers.

[@darrenfleming6225]

well you haven't sold it to me fellas. Looks like a great product, but as far as what it sounds like, who can say. 17 minutes of telling us how great it is and 1 minute of lame guitar playing that didn't in anyway back it up. Get some one in who can play and lets hear what it can do.

[@joelviray1988]

Nice! Love this..

[@nichisima6414]

If only it had 2 extra line outputs that would’ve been amazing

[@e.g.systems6146]

Hmmm.... 13:15 that "distortion" tone with Tube Screamer sounded horribly too close to "soemone didn't turn on the cab sim" for my liking. Obviously I'll wait until other deoms/reviews come out, but so far it's a resounding no. I think this product fell between several stones.

[@Gracebeliever077]

How does it plug into the computer for DAW usage?

[@Audientworld]

You would simply use the included USB cable to connect it up to your computer. You can then simply record tracks directly into your DAW.

[@Gracebeliever077]

@@Audientworld Have you any knowledge or experience of its compatibility with Acid Pro 10? Thanks!

[@sp0rtbilly77]

Do you have anything for bass?

[@Audientworld]

Sono will happily accept input from a Bass Guitar and the Two Notes processing includes Bass Cabinets as part of their Cab Simulation. Look out for more examples in the near future!

[@digiscream]

Hang on...have I missed something here? There doesn't appear to be actual guitar amp modelling in it, just the power section modelling/IR stuff from the Two Notes functionality?

[@ProbyWaN1337]

You can store stuff from twonote onto it I guess

[@digiscream]

@@ProbyWaN1337 - true, but the point is that Two Notes stuff isn't actually guitar amp modelling, it's basically just a bunch of impulse responses with an added bit of generic power amp...stuff.

[@pellevastano]

It's like they took an iD14, slapped a stripped down sansamp to it, and thought a sansamp with cabinet modelling would be good enough. Frankly, I'm not sure why I'd get this when I can instead record with 64 samples of latency (which is very playable and can run on most laptops) and a decent amp sim. Combine that with the fact this thing is $450 and it would be cheaper to buy an iD14 and an amp sim, and chances are that will create better results for a larger variety of players. I have to say, I'm kinda disappointed in Audient here.

[@digiscream]

@@jamav5851 - but the point is...they're saying this is guitar amp modelling. It just plain isn't. And, from the sounds of it, it doesn't give anything like desirable guitar tones...in fact, it sounds exactly like a valve mic pre with a tone stack and a variable drive control (which is nothing like a guitar amp's preamp) with Wall of Sound III tacked on the end.

[@pellevastano]

​@@jamav5851 Basically everything digi said is how I feel about the tone. Essentially, this is the iD14 with a reamp output and a completely redesigned DI input. Theoretically, this could be a much better product if the priorities were shifted. I think we would be having a much different conversation if the tube preamp was replaced with a loadbox input, because then as a guitar player I'd have the ability to silently record my amp, which is a bigger problem for me than any latency that would be introduced via an amp sim (which is virtually non-existant at 64 samples of latency). Either way, I wanted to be excited for this product, and instead I am really disappointed.

[@limerot]

They said; 'simple to take to a gig..'. So this interface works without a computer in a live setting?

[@Audientworld]

Hi there, yes you can use Sono in standalone mode as the two notes DSP is built into the unit.

[@limerot]

@@AudientworldCool!

[@limerot]

@@Audientworld But, to bad you did not get rid of the external power supply. Not very live friendly, and it is just a hassle to work with. Cool product, but external power supply is a no-no for me.

[@Audientworld]

​@@limerot Thanks for the feedback. The power supply is necessary in order to power the valve, DSP and mic pre's efficiently as first and foremost it is recording product and we want to make sure it performs to the Audient standard sonically. Still, you could always put it on your pedal board :)

[@limerot]

@@Audientworld Would be a better product with a powercord, not a power supply. This goes for all soundcards. My next soundcard will be with a powercord, so that my life contains one LESS flimsy power supply. Can not understand why producers of high quality sound products rely on a flimsy external power supply with a tiny connector (is this to save $10?). Carl Martin even make stompboxes with a normal powercord, so it can be done, and I would pay more for a reliable live product.

[@henrysolis8996]

OHM Rating for speaker outs?... Thanks

[@Audientworld]

The Speaker outputs are line level outputs designed for use with a pair of active monitors or passive monitors with a suitable amplifier. It isn't possible to directly power a guitar cabinet from Sono alone.

[@lushkordz6643]

Nice on the paper but sounds very artificial to me TwoNotes teK is not really good IMO // Bad dynamic @lgorythms My GT100 can stay quietly on my homestud shelves

[@probjection]

how much?

[@Audientworld]

Hey, Sono will cost £419.99 (inc VAT), €449.99 (inc VAT) or $449.99 (MAP)

[@guitarstella1]

bought one yesterday no guitar signal or mixer i must be thick

[@Audientworld]

hey Nick, if you haven't already, get in touch with our support team at [e-mail] and the team will be happy to help!

[@guitarstella1]

@@Audientworld thanks, default to daw..whoops wow the guitar and cabs sound great,read online maual too...not sure yet about two things one the pedal board direct in and weather it could handle trio plus for my drums and bass but im happy so far....actually very impressed the sound in my earphones is soo cab like but clean strong and noise free and the sono and two note sound scape is very wide..mostly ive saved money not buying bits n bobs just one box hassle free connection worries gone....yessss

[@videntemusic2465]

You cane record vocals with same quality the id4 or id14 lets me know i like buy this

[@Audientworld]

The Mic Pre's found on Sono are the exact same design as on iD4 and iD14 so you'll be getting the same great sound as you would on an iD4 or iD14. It's also possible to route one of the mic-pres through the Valve Stage and Two Notes processing to add warmth and richness to your microphone input should you wish.

[@videntemusic2465]

@@Audientworld thanks i like the new with tube thanks i look only for buy

[@videntemusic2465]

@@Audientworld next time make video with recordings vocals with the valve i think everyone wants to see this thanks

[@TheJoecoool]

should be called Mono not sono

[@limerot]

To bad with the external power supply..not live friendly.

[@auramac]

Too.

[@rollingtones1298]

lol this is literally almost all just the Wall of Sound...

[@TheKangas96]

Rolling Tones oh ok. How do you use WoS as an audio interface? How can you use WoS as a stand-alone pedal? Where does the ‘real’ preamp tube fit in a software program? How do you plug in your pedalboard to WoS? Oh wait you can’t because it’s a software program that comes with a hardware unit. You don’t even have to use WoS.

[@1OklaSooner]

Man... LOT of talking, not much playing.

[@goku8586]

Why buy a amp modeling interface when you can get the Axe-fx iii and have thousands of top shelf amp modeling and effects. They're selling this thing based on the amp modeling, the ax7 tube, blah blah.... Is it a audio interface or a amp modeler? Trying to combine both of those worlds doesn't work because your not getting the superior quality amp/effects like you can get from the axe. People don't want a audio interface to record with and play through, not another gimmick.

[@zabtej1645]

There is no such thing as valve warmth. Tube distortion sounds nasty nowhere near warm. That's why you need a guitar cab with special speakers.

[@bartbakker742]

so it is just a power amp with cab sim. how can you sell a product for a guitarist where the amp doesn't have a preamp? and as i can see i can't load any ir's in the torpedo program. another reason not to buy it. please guys.. if you want to bring something on the market for a guitarist, get involved with some amp builder who is actually specialized in building an amp. this is just a di box with a tube in it and eq and some extra software from two notes. which to me is way to overpriced for a di box. i can get a way better sound with a boss katana 50 practice amp then hearing this.

[@Audientworld]

Sono's guitar input is a High Voltage 12AX7 Guitar Pre-amp, not just a simple DI with a valve. Keep your eyes out for more demo's in the near future!

[@ghost79ish]

My nearly 15 year old vox tonelab see sounds way better than this, has virtually every effect one could want, and the UI is 10 times more intuitive. I was really interested in this thing... Now I'm not.

[@niklassilen4313]

.. and audient is known for not having good drivers and high latency. Yeah, great for guitarists. Have these issues from the other audio interfaces been solved?