I know of guitar rig and amplitube, but if I’m not mistaken they’re just amp and effects simulation. I was wondering what kind of hardware I would need to plug my guitar into my computer and what software would I need to record it using these programs. Sorry I’m a little new to midi and all that jazz. Thanks in advance.
It can be done highly complicated and sometimes very expensive, or quite straightforward and cost effective.
However, for a total beginner, you’d probably need some more handholding than can be achieved here. The main point is to know enough about audio interfaces, sound cards and software/hardware options, so that you don’t paint yourself into a corner – or risk spending way too much money to achieve a basic set up.
My best advice to you is to go to good old uncle Google and type in a specified search query "recording guitar to computer". You will get up a number of sites, including youtube videos about this issue.
When you have read a little about the issue, you can ask more specific questions about the various parts in the chain.
That said, the first two parts of the puzzle you would need is a guitar (duh) and a decent PC or Mac. If you’re on a Mac, then you should already have Garage Band installed – a great free program.
Then you could use your built in sound card to interface the guitar with the computer. Problem is latency (a type of delayed signal – big problem), noise and sound quality. So you would likely, at least eventually, need to upgrade you sound card. You can read about this here: http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=155303
You can alternatively have an outboard audio interface, hooked up through USB or Firewire. These are usually more flexible, but also likely more expensive, even though some of these external audio interfaces comes bundled with basic recording software. You can read more here: http://www.tape.com/resource/audio_interfaces_for_computer.html
As for software to record your music, you have any number of options. The free Audacity is one. However, this is more an audio editing tool than a multi track recording application. For Mac you have the free, great Garage Band (another reason to use Mac). And then you have all sorts of solutions where the sky is the limit. Be aware that some of the heftier software packages and plug-ins require powerful computers to run smoothly!
Speaking of plug-ins… Guitar Rig and Amplitube are stand alone software applications (not for recording though), but they can also function as plug-ins when you record your guitar – or after your guitar has been recorded.
Alternatively, you can use an outboard multi effects unit and record your guitar directly that way.
As you probably can see, there are a lot of possible avenues to take. In order to do more qualified decisions for yourself, you should do some more studying about the topic before you get going.
Best of luck to you!
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March 10th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I bought a used Zoom G2.1u pedal with a USB connector and software included for $70. It works great for playing through the computer (or an amp). I use the free program Audacity to record and edit the music. It’s actually a very effective way to record just for messing around, but if you want to make a quality recording closer to studio quality, you’d obviously need to invest more in better equipment.
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March 10th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Adobe Audition
Garage Band
Pro Tools
All these programs require a USB interface, and an amp with a good microphone to mic the amp. Or, you can buy a Line 6 POD, or something similar, and plug directly into the computer. The POD serves as the amp and USB interface. All you’ll need is that, a guitar and a program like one of the ones listed above.
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March 10th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
It can be done highly complicated and sometimes very expensive, or quite straightforward and cost effective.
However, for a total beginner, you’d probably need some more handholding than can be achieved here. The main point is to know enough about audio interfaces, sound cards and software/hardware options, so that you don’t paint yourself into a corner – or risk spending way too much money to achieve a basic set up.
My best advice to you is to go to good old uncle Google and type in a specified search query "recording guitar to computer". You will get up a number of sites, including youtube videos about this issue.
When you have read a little about the issue, you can ask more specific questions about the various parts in the chain.
That said, the first two parts of the puzzle you would need is a guitar (duh) and a decent PC or Mac. If you’re on a Mac, then you should already have Garage Band installed – a great free program.
Then you could use your built in sound card to interface the guitar with the computer. Problem is latency (a type of delayed signal – big problem), noise and sound quality. So you would likely, at least eventually, need to upgrade you sound card. You can read about this here: http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=155303
You can alternatively have an outboard audio interface, hooked up through USB or Firewire. These are usually more flexible, but also likely more expensive, even though some of these external audio interfaces comes bundled with basic recording software. You can read more here: http://learnelectricguitarnow.net
March 10th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
The best purchase is from ZOOM. This works amazingly, is inexpensive and comes with CUBASE.
You don’t need anything more and everything is legit.
It will set you back a few hundred dollars but the device works perfectly.
Here is the link
http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-ZOO-H4-Handy-Recorder/dp/B000LGA2K6
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Berklee Teacher / Luthier & Studio Guitarist
March 10th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Audacity is very simple, and free.
There is a program called Reaper, that I use extensively for both recording and simple composition, that does multitracking much better, though. Lots more features, better implemented. Very generous trial period, relatively cheap to purchase. I compare it favorably to many other programs I’ve used, except Samplitude of course (which is 1400$ last time I checked!).
To plug my guitar into my computer I use a Lexicon Alpha, which is usually < 100$. It has decent performance, good enough for home recording certainly.
Nothing wrong with Cubase, I just prefer Reaper’s interface and general "feel". Reaper’s also cheaper.
Saul
References :
http://reaper.fm