Connecting Guitar To Pc

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Connecting Guitar To Pc
Topic Started: Aug 8 2007, 06:29 PM (878 Views)
Alfiebaby	Aug 8 2007, 06:29 PM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 2 Group: Members Member #1,020 Joined: August 8, 2007	How do you connect a guitar to a pc to record to a programme such as cubase? im new to recording to a comp, any other advice with programmes or anything would be appreciated =]



Bullet	Aug 8 2007, 10:18 PM Post #2
Admin Posts: 1,912 Group: Admin Member #183 Joined: January 13, 2007	Well there are many ways, but by far the most common and easiest is to get a usb interface like the Line 6 toneport Plug your guitar into that, that into your usb hub, and your set



Alfiebaby	Aug 15 2007, 06:48 PM Post #3
Newbie Posts: 2 Group: Members Member #1,020 Joined: August 8, 2007	Are these things any good? http://www.etcetera.co.uk/products/CAB819.shtml cos its waay cheaper than a toneport and i have all the effects gear and stuff, just wondering if it would be good quality.. im looking for a pretty professional feeling on these songs, would this do it? [i would go to a studio but i dont have the time and i have almost no money haha] EDIT: how much better would some of these be? worth the price? http://www.musiconmypc.co.uk/art_record_guitar_on_pc.php



Bullet	Aug 15 2007, 06:56 PM Post #4
Admin Posts: 1,912 Group: Admin Member #183 Joined: January 13, 2007	That first one will never get you good quality at all. Even if you have a good sound card, unless your amp has a line level output and your computer has a balanced line in, it's not going to work. If you are pushed for money, get an M-Audio Fast Track USB interface. But you will need a mic to mic your amp. I advise a Shure SM57 That will get you close to professional quality



WinterFret	Aug 16 2007, 07:21 AM Post #5
Member Posts: 24 Group: Members Member #80 Joined: September 17, 2006	Hi, I would recommend buying that cable and buying either a DI box with your effects you currently have (DI box will balance the signals so you can plug in your guitar / or your amp whatever) OR you can buy something like a Line6 tone port / POD or other digital effects if it has a line out which can go into your computers line port.



zoidbergpsp	Aug 26 2007, 06:46 PM Post #6
Hippy Posts: 765 Group: Members Member #1,068 Joined: August 14, 2007	Some mixers also have Onboard USB, im thinking of getting one myself, i currently use a cable like that and im seing my limitations.
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+�Rob S	Aug 26 2007, 07:25 PM Post #7
Retired Posts: 918 Group: Retired Member #770 Joined: July 6, 2007	I cheat!!!!!! �35 for a Micro Cube off Ebay....cable from Line Out into Mac....add Garage Band and Guess what? Job done!
	"Drunk" is feeling sophisticated even though you can't say it!


zoidbergpsp	Aug 26 2007, 09:13 PM Post #8
Hippy Posts: 765 Group: Members Member #1,068 Joined: August 14, 2007	hehe gd idea.. but i wanna record more than just guitar
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+�Rob S	Aug 26 2007, 10:03 PM Post #9
Retired Posts: 918 Group: Retired Member #770 Joined: July 6, 2007	No Problem at all.......Just need a Mixer then in addition.
	"Drunk" is feeling sophisticated even though you can't say it!


FocusShift	Aug 30 2007, 03:52 PM Post #10
Call me Stefan Posts: 396 Group: Moderator Member #1,250 Joined: August 26, 2007	I have a Stealthplug. It sucks. DO NOT BUY THE STEALTHPLUG!
	Apex of Extinction (band) [Ex/Im] (Solo) Guitars: Ibanez RG7621 Agile Intrepid Pro 830 8-string Jackson RR3 Amps: Peavey 6505+ Bugera 333XL Peavey 4x12 Other: TC Electronic M300 Rack ISP Decimator


rejected_people	Sep 6 2007, 11:14 PM Post #11
Member Posts: 45 Group: Members Member #1,438 Joined: September 6, 2007	for software download adobe audition there are loads of warez sites you can download it for free at



paradigm43	Sep 9 2007, 05:02 PM Post #12
Newbie Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #1,115 Joined: August 17, 2007	I have just bought a line 6 toneport gx for �49.00 its a wicked little device



MartinBarre	Sep 29 2007, 07:12 PM Post #13
Advanced Member Posts: 110 Group: Members Member #1,543 Joined: September 14, 2007	Okay, hang on - you guys are saying that, using something like Cubase, just taking the output cable from my FX pedal and sticking it into the back of the computer will not work properly? I've been recording stuff for a while using this exact method and have been really fed up with how bad it always sounds. I thought it was just because I didn't know how to set it all up properly! If I buy one of these Toneport things it will help make my stuff sound much much better? Can someone explain to me how this all works?



+�Rob S	Sep 30 2007, 02:21 PM Post #14
Retired Posts: 918 Group: Retired Member #770 Joined: July 6, 2007	Hi Martin. I "think" your AVT20 "might" have solved your problem for you? If you have a look on the Back, is there a Socket marled "Line Out"? If so......then just run a cable from that down to a Mini Jack Converter and you are in business. I am pretty sure that the AVT20 does have this feature. That means that the AVT becomes your interface and you don't need anything else.
	"Drunk" is feeling sophisticated even though you can't say it!


MartinBarre	Sep 30 2007, 02:30 PM Post #15
Advanced Member Posts: 110 Group: Members Member #1,543 Joined: September 14, 2007	Rob S Sep 30 2007, 02:21 PM Hi Martin. I "think" your AVT20 "might" have solved your problem for you? If you have a look on the Back, is there a Socket marled "Line Out"? If so......then just run a cable from that down to a Mini Jack Converter and you are in business. I am pretty sure that the AVT20 does have this feature. That means that the AVT becomes your interface and you don't need anything else. Yes, Rob, the AVT20 has an output marked "DI (emulated)" which does what you suggest. However, I'm not convinced this is the best way to record, as it doesn't sound very good when I record it like that. Well, I bought one of these Toneport things, so when it arrives I'll let you know how it compares.

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