Hey all,
I can record fine on my computer with audacity, but I got to thinking. I wonder if their is a way to use the compuet as an ampifier? If you could, you'd probably need to put an amp simulator in front of the pc?
Any ideas?
SDM
There are both hardware and software ways of simulating an amp. I know GarageBand on the Mac can do decent amp simulation (what I currently use to record), I'm sure somebody can chime in with good / cheap / free software for Windows to do so. On the hardware side, a USB interface can do amp modeling, too. I'm going to get the Line6 Toneport UX2 soon; it also has a little brother, the UX1.
There are plenty of other brands, too, like M-Audio. There are other advantages to using a USB interface instead of just line in on the computer, like latency, sound quality, and possible power/voltage issues.
I'm no expert, but I hope that helps.
Edit: Actually, for all I know, it's still the software doing the amp modeling with the UX2, but there ARE hardware devices that do amp modeling somewhere. ;)
-- Voidious
I have a toneport UX2 and in addition to the obvious recording capabilities its a fantastic alternative to a practice amp.For the price of a basic practice amp you can get all the tones, amp models and effects you get ever need.
Its also great for jamming along to backing tracks or your favourite tunes as you can play them straight from your desktop media player.
If you only ever play in the house then I would highly recommend you check out the Toneport.
My Band: http://www.myspace.com/thelanterns2010
playing whilst drunk is only permitted if all band members are in a similar state!
I've got a Line 6 Guitar Port and its great. If you have small PC speakers you might wanna upgrade.
My dad would always talk about retirement, and allude to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And I say all you've got at the end of the rainbow is death. You're riding the rainbow right now. - Mark Borchardt
If you just want to play for yourself you can use the free SW Kristal Audio Engine http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/index.php?section=details and the "Live In" function .
This makes your Computer to guitar Pre-amp with effects.
Read this http://12bar.de/guitarsamps.php#pcamps
Kalle
Tanglewood TW28STE (Shadow P7 EQ) acoustic
Yamaha RGX 320FZ electric guitar/Egnater Tweaker 15 amp.
Yamaha RBX 270 bass/Laney DB 150 amp.
http://www.soundclick.com/kalleinsweden
I use AmpliTube2, a software amp modeler with effects. Works very well, no notable latency with my E-mu soundcard and I love the sound quality.
Thanks for all the input. How did anyone ever learn to play before PCs, and the internet?
SDM
By using their ear and records. I'd personally still recommend it that way.
