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(@kerro01)
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can someone help me with this please? am just learning to play and i dont have an amp so i would like to use my pc. my pc has a xtream music sound card if thet helps. cheers all! ;)


   
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(@twistedlefty)
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(@dagwood)
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I'm pretty sure you need to get some sort of "Pre-Amp". You don't want to/or can't just use the PC as a "Power-Amp" by its self, it just won't sound right if at all.

There are a lot of good multiFx/Amp Modelers out there what won't break the bank. (Under a 100 dollars).

Your signal chain would be: Guitar > Pre-Amp/Modeler > (Stereo Out) via [stereo headphone extension cable} > Line IN on your sound card. You may need to buy a few 1/4" to 3.5mm adapters if your sound-card doesn't have 1/4" ins as well as a few extra cables.

I did this same thing for a few years with my GT-8 and was more than happy with the sound.

Another thing to consider is the quality of speakers your PC has. If they're junk/cheapos it'll sound....... well ......junk and cheap. It may be better to just use headphones with your modeler.

A few alternatives:
Guitar Port - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Line-6-GuitarPort-XT-Guitar-Port-3.0-for-MacPC?sku=150447
Digitech RP150 - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/DigiTech-RP150-Multi-Effects-Pedal?sku=156606
V-Amp - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-VAMP-2-Amp-Modeler?sku=480674
V-Amp Floor Unit - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-X-VAMP-Floor-Unit-Guitar-Processor?sku=480732
ToneWorks - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Toneworks-AX5G-Guitar-Multieffect-Pedal-?sku=160000

my .02 cents

Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing. - Wernher Von Braun (1912-1977)


   
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(@kerro01)
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these are the speakers i have. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/224&cl=gb,en


   
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(@kerro01)
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i just got one of these from a friend, what do i need to use it on my pc. i only got the pedal and adapter
http://www.magicstomp.com/eng_flash/introduction/index.html


   
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(@dagwood)
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How about downloading the installation manual and following the directions?

Just a thought.. :roll: :roll:

http://www.magicstomp.com/eng_flash/download/data/installguidee.pdf

Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing. - Wernher Von Braun (1912-1977)


   
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(@kerro01)
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thanx man... ;)


   
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