I have been fooling around with a lot of riffs and have even came up with a full song, but the unfortunate part is, is that I am clueless when it comes to all the technicalities of guitar recording software. I have not downloaded any sofware YET, but before I think about doing it, what I really need to is all the stuff I need along with the recording software. Do I need a mic? See, I really don't know much as far as what else I need to start recording my own music. Also how do I plug my guitar into my computer, some sort of slot? What sort of stuff do I need to buy, if anything and how is this whole process done? I would greatly appreciate if somebody responded to this blog because it would really mean a lot to start getting some stuff up here on ug so you guys can here what I have to offer. Btw can you guys recommend quality, free, guitar software? Thanks.
A) You can run a line directly from the output of you amp, or if you have a multi effects pedal you can usually do the same. What you would need is a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter do that you can hook up your guitar cable into the soundcard of your computer. Although you will more than likely need to get a damn good sound card to get good quality out of you recordings.
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B) If you go to GC or your local music shop, they have something you can buy called an interface. You can get some that are meant to be used with the guitar, like the Line 6 Tone Port. They make many different kinds, but I think that one comes with software and everything. It's all on how much you want to spend, but they all do the same job. Basically what an interface does is that it changes the analog sound of your guitar into digital audio that the computer can use. They run through the USB or Firewire port on your computer cause its faster. This will give you really good quality sound without having to change your soundcard.
If your looking for good recording software, there are two kinds out right now, Audacity and Reaper. Reaper is the software I started out on and it is pretty easy to use. Audacity is also a good software and a lot of people here use it, so if you have problems there are quite a few people here to help you with Audacity.
Well there you go, if you have any questions or comments then just let me know.
Well, if you want good solid sound and don't want to use any PLug-ins and stuff then you have to do some stuff with your amp etc..
Recording with a mic :
1.Buy a puff (a round thing with a sponge)
2. Buy a mic that's at least over $30
3.Isolate the area of the amp, place to chairs on the left and right side of the Amp and isolate the amp with a blanket or smth like that.
4. Place the mic pointing the Axis but at least 5 cm away from it.
5. Record smth and just do some alterations yourself.
Recording with Plug-ins :
1.You need Cubase
2. You need to Download Amplitube 2
3. You need to buy a jack adapter to plug your guitar into your sound card.
4. Record and choose distortions from Amplitube
Now that ^ will cost you 40 cents, but the mic thing more than $30 obviously.
The Amplitube plug-in thing is awesome and has various Distortions and clean guitars but it doesn't have a decent metal sound so that's why I record with a mic.
If you choose though to record with a mic, make sure the Recording level is high and the amp level is low, that way, the amp doesn't make bass noises or doesn't create much tension so the recording goes smoothly, you'll have to do some alterations yourself there too.
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