I use this for recording guitars and vocals. Sound quality is great, very easy to use even for a beginner and the size is so small, it barely takes any space. Only negative thing about this is that if you want to use a regular 3.5mm AUX, you have to get adapter, but that's not problem for everyone. The system that comes with this is also really easy to use and setting up this thing was super easy. I can't give any opinion about the direct monitor feature, because i don't really use it, like ever. This is also really well built and it's really sturdy, even though it has lots of plastic in it. The whole experience with this thing just feels so smooth and professional at every point from the package to setup all the way to using it. One of the best things a bedroom musician and/ or producer can buy in my honest opinion. So in short : very easy to use audio interface , that's really well build , works like a charm , sounds super good and feels really professional . All this for really low price and you got yourself almost perfect product in my opinion. I would and will recommend this product, no doubt about that.