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Top rated computer recording midi interfaces

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  1. Best overall

    Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface

    4.7/5 $150-$180

    Excellent preamps, low latency, and robust build make it the top choice for home recording.

    • High-quality preamps
    • Low latency
    • Easy setup
    • Only 2 inputs
  2. Best budget pick

    Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD USB Audio Interface

    4.6/5 $100-$120

    Affordable with MIDI I/O and Midas preamps, great value for beginners.

    • MIDI I/O included
    • Midas preamps
    • Good build quality
    • Driver issues on Mac
  3. Best high-end

    Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Edition

    4.8/5 $900-$1200

    Top-notch conversion and UAD DSP processing for professional recording.

    • Superior sound quality
    • UAD plugins
    • Low latency
    • Expensive
  4. Best for beginners

    PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 Studio Bundle USB Audio Interface

    4.5/5 $100-$150

    All-in-one bundle with Studio One Artist, ideal for starting home recording.

    • Comes with software
    • Solid build
    • Easy to use
    • No MIDI I/O
  5. Best for low latency

    Steinberg UR22C USB 3.0 Audio Interface

    4.6/5 $200-$230

    USB 3.0 with 32-bit converters and excellent latency performance.

    • Very low latency
    • 32-bit converters
    • Includes Cubase AI
    • No loopback
  6. Best portable professional

    RME Babyface Pro FS 12-Channel USB Audio Interface

    4.9/5 $800-$1000

    Compact, premium build with legendary RME drivers and stability.

    • Rock-solid drivers
    • Excellent preamps
    • Portable
    • Expensive
    • Small form factor may be limiting

Buying advice

Consider your input needs (instrument, mic, MIDI), budget, and desired software bundle. For MIDI recording, ensure the interface has built-in MIDI I/O or you're willing to use USB-MIDI. Higher-end interfaces offer better preamps and converters, but budget options from Focusrite and Behringer deliver solid performance for most home studios.

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