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Arturia Minifuse 4

4-input/4-output USB-C audio interface with built-in 2-port USB hub to host other USB audio/MIDI devices.

As I began wading into the world of Loopy Pro and producing music on iOS, I realized my Scarlett 2i2 wasn't going to cut it if I wanted to run the Digitakt, Digitone Keys, guitar, and vocals simultaneously, I'd need at least 4 inputs.

Extra outputs seemed nice, too. Being able to hear the click in a separate mix is super handy.

Pros

  • All inputs/outputs appear in iOS
  • Knobs are tight and feel great to turn
  • USB MIDI support allows 2-way communication between devices with a single cable.
  • Includes MIDI DIN In and Out
  • I/O is very configurable using the Minifuse Control Center app.
    • For example, you can choose which inputs are monitored through which outputs.
    • Easy to assign a metronome click to a specific output.

Cons

  • USB Audio hosts can't be used on iOS
    • iOS defaults to the most-recently-detected audio interface.
    • Because the Minifuse boots up first, it's detected first
    • If my Digitakt/Digitone are plugged in via USB Audio, they override the Minifuse.
  • Inputs 3/4 are considerably quieter than 1/2.
  • There's no Minifuse Control Center app for iOS.
    • This requires me to plug into my computer to change configuration, including gain compensation for the Input 3/4 issue.
  • No Direct Monitor switch
    • You must use the Minifuse Control Center to configure the interface for direct monitoring.

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