oh ok, I mean all i would be recording NOW would be a guitar but i guess no recording at all lol. And in near future i would hope to be recording a ba...

yup, or at least in my chain.I use a line 6 with an fbv shortboard + misc pedals. I unplugged everything but the shortboard (helpful for volume).

i actually tried two setups...

well currently I would love to use anything but reaper, check out my other thread I just remembered that i tried a demo of fl studio once and I really...

now reaper wont make any noise....at all. Im getting input but no sound when monitoring or after i record.....volume is full blast and will play mp3s ...

Tie a couple of knots in the cable. This will stop it acting like an antenna. But if the root problem is at the computer's input jack, the buzz will p...

Hmm...I was always under the impression that LE is essentially the standard version and M-powered was the real "lite" edition where as HD was the "Pro...

if you had a faulty soundcard could you use it in place of the other for game sounds and what not?

yea....when you use an interface it completely disables and replaces teh soundcard correct?Kinda bummed cuz for some reason thsi computer when i insta...

Thanks for the help.I think i would be using ProTools LE and an Mbox Mini because of the deal. I think i get student discount too. I'll look into the ...

ill try the not thing, i tried a couple different cables and one i know i sgood because it works with other stuff....computer is still under warrantly...

So would you say it would be a good idea to get a mbox mini rather than a cheap interface and then a bunch of $ on VSTi? ProTools is bundled with alot...

Im running a 64bit win7 OS does that make a difference on what software i should use?