So after responding to Bilbo's thread, I got inspired to try and lay down some demo stuff for a couple new songs.
I'm using:
MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2009)
FocusRite 2i2 USB
Reaper
Kemper Toaster (of course)
The issue is that I am having is that for some reason now, going through either of the USB ports on my computer (tested with another computer, its my computer, not the Kemper, or the 2i2) I get weird distorted digi-noise/hiss/phase that gets recorded in Reaper.
The specs for the computer say that the audio (card?) is 'Intel High Definition Audio' but I am wondering if its the USB ports and how to (if its possible at all) troubleshoot to determine what is defunct on my computer. Its an older computer and probably outlived its intended lifespan but up until this issue, has been doing pretty good at living up to my needs.
Any ideas if I should try to replace the USB ports or figure out if and how to replace the Audio? I'd rather not have to buy a new computer if I don't have to.