Members Fireproof Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Okay guys, post up!! I currently am looking to connect my guitar to my PC for some possible recording or messing around with something like Guitar Rig 2, etc. I'm interested in knowing what HARDWARE people are using to do this. It seems like USB (or Firewire) would be the best way to go, but I haven't done a lot of research yet. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cfgsteak Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 I have a TonePort UX1. It's freaking great. If you do a search, I did a thread on it a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't find a better, less expensive solution. I highly recommend it. I am running it in to a 3 year old AMD 2000+ machine with 512MB of RAM, with no special sound card and it is sweet.... BTW, I am using it right now as I stand at my computer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fireproof Posted February 10, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Thanks for the quick reply. I'll check into it. That's what I need - is names of things to search/research. By the way, I like your "O" face, LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cfgsteak Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Originally posted by Fireproof Thanks for the quick reply. I'll check into it. That's what I need - is names of things to search/research. The only thing I know of for starters is Line6 Guitar Port. By the way, I like your "O" face, LOL!! I was going to get a Guitar Port. I felt the the extra $30 for the TonePort was a better deal. It includes the recording software and tools that cost and extra $90 if you go the Guitar Port route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fireproof Posted February 10, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Originally posted by cfgsteak I was going to get a Guitar Port. I felt the the extra $30 for the TonePort was a better deal. It includes the recording software and tools that cost and extra $90 if you go the Guitar Port route. Yeah, that's a good point. It seems to me to be the one to get if you are looking to RECORD, versus just jam through the PC. (LOL - I deleted my mention of Guitar Port because I didn't want to bias any replies, but you had already seen and quoted it before while I was doing that. No biggie. It'll still be interesting to see if there are other non-Line6 options that people love.) Thanks again for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajcoholic Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 I just got my Toneport UX1 also, actually just this past Monday. So far its pretty neat but I need to figure out the recording software supplied. The actual interface and modeling software is very simple to use. AJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trader Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Yup, another vote for TonePort UX1 here. I've had mine about a week now and today was the first time I did a clean recording of anything. Their forum has a wealth of info to solve most problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 i come out of the headphone jack on my DigiTech RP80 and into the soundcard jack on the PC... I use Audacity (FREE SOFTWARE) to actually record/mix tracks.... works for me, but i am no pro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HypnoToad Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Originally posted by cfgsteak I have a TonePort UX1. It's freaking great. If you do a search, I did a thread on it a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't find a better, less expensive solution. I highly recommend it.I am running it in to a 3 year old AMD 2000+ machine with 512MB of RAM, with no special sound card and it is sweet....BTW, I am using it right now as I stand at my computer!!! +1, seems like a solid package! I bought the UX2, but I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Collapse Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 1/4" cable into an old SansAmp, then a 1/4" to 1/8" cable direct into my pc soundcard. I'd just use a regular 1/4" input if my soundcard had it, but it's good enough for the little bit of recording that I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackbelt1 Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 I use the Guitar Port. I didn't pay the extra $90 for Rifftracker and I can record just fine. However, there was no such thing as Tone Port when I bought the Guitar Port. Basically it comes down to this: if you want a tool solely focused on recording - yeah, by all means get a Tone Port, I certainly would. For me though, I want the online content that Guitar Port offers - lessons, backing tracks, etc. I have a pretty versatile soundcard setup so I'm able to easily record with it as is. ~Blackbelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cfgsteak Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Originally posted by Blackbelt1 I use the Guitar Port. I didn't pay the extra $90 for Rifftracker and I can record just fine. However, there was no such thing as Tone Port when I bought the Guitar Port. Basically it comes down to this: if you want a tool solely focused on recording - yeah, by all means get a Tone Port, I certainly would. For me though, I want the online content that Guitar Port offers - lessons, backing tracks, etc. I have a pretty versatile soundcard setup so I'm able to easily record with it as is. ~Blackbelt Good points. I would still consider a Guitar Port in addition to the Tone Port for the features you mentioned, Blackbelt. You are actually the guy that got me interested in the Ports in the first place! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members markas214 Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Originally posted by Blackbelt1 I use the Guitar Port. I didn't pay the extra $90 for Rifftracker and I can record just fine. However, there was no such thing as Tone Port when I bought the Guitar Port.Basically it comes down to this: if you want a tool solely focused on recording - yeah, by all means get a Tone Port, I certainly would.For me though, I want the online content that Guitar Port offers - lessons, backing tracks, etc. I have a pretty versatile soundcard setup so I'm able to easily record with it as is.~Blackbelt I was looking for you Blackbelt. I'm another who believes the Guitar Port is the best for the buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eyeflngpoo Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 I use a zoom g2.1u for recording, but +1 on the toneport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 I used the Guitarport, but recently, the GP workls fine for a while and then depnds those ghost clicks, almost like stunted delays. Can't seem to get around it. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software and even tried older drivers. But, when it worked it was great, since it connected via USB it meant I didn;t have to worry about balancing to the input of my soundcard. -Y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GibsonQC Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 I run the headphone out of my Mesa combo into my Microcube (to add fx) and then into my audio card's line in. Then, I just use Audacity or Cubase to record. I'm very interested in getting a guitar port or tone port after all these comments, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xMadiMx Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Guitar - POD PRO - stereo 2x 1/4 inch to 1x 1/8inch into soundcard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members red|dragon Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 cucumber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keNz Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Originally posted by red|dragon cucumber. The thread wasn't how you connect your.. nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Originally posted by GibsonQC I run the headphone out of my Mesa combo into my Microcube (to add fx) and then into my audio card's line in. Then, I just use Audacity or Cubase to record. I'm very interested in getting a guitar port or tone port after all these comments, though! Your Mesa has a headphone out? What do you do about the power amp output? -Y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gibsgstd1999 Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 I have a decent vocal mic, which I run in front of my Peavey Classic 30. I run the mic into my Creative extenal sound card. I still think guitar through real amp sounds the best:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -=Pennywise=- Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Guitar -> Crybaby Wah -> Yamaha DG-Stomp -> 1/4" to 1/8" cord -> SB Audigy sound card. Simple and it works great. I use Adobe Audition software for all my recording needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beckman Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Originally posted by gibsgstd1999 I have a decent vocal mic, which I run in front of my Peavey Classic 30. I run the mic into my Creative extenal sound card. I still think guitar through real amp sounds the best:) It definitely does. But, I use the GP, and it gives a lot of excellent sounds. I would go the TonePort route now though. It is basically the same thing, but with recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jmartin Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 Gtr (BC Rich or Mike Kelly) >>Laney AOR100 MV>>Madison 4x12>>Shure SM-57>> Sound Blaster Audigy EX>>PC (HOME BUILT)>>Magix software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jmartin Posted February 10, 2006 Members Share Posted February 10, 2006 How are you liking that Adobe? I use most of thier other stuff,so I see no reason why it wouldnt be excellent,but I havent had a chance to work with it yet,may just pick that up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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