Guitar to pc recording, how??

colinuk · 29 Jul 2011 at 19:05

Using guitar pro 5 software on a pc at to moment, but not able to put my guitar in to it.

What sound card is good enough to allow the guitar recording and to give me great sound when i play it back. I presume as well i will be using MIDI for this too.

If any one has done this, is it easy enough to set up the recording and hardware or is there a lot of messing about to get the guitar and PC to 'sync' together?

For a PC not a mac.

TYIA

Colin

Serikiito · 29 Jul 2011 at 19:33

I don't think think you can record guitar with Guitar Pro 5. Correct me if I'm wrong.

If you want to get a good sound you want to use a good mic to place in front of the amplifier. You can connect a guitar into your sound card by the right cable but it doesn't sound good.

Not too sure what sound card to use, hopefully someone can help you out.

hellarda · 29 Jul 2011 at 21:03

you can't record guitar into guitar pro 5 i'm afraid. For this you will need a sequencer/DAW package (such as Cubase or Pro Tools)

On the Hardware side you will want to get an audio interface and a good mic, then you place the mic in front of the guitar cab and just record direct into your daw. For a starting package of bits I would recommend:

Software:

http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/cubase/cubase_elements_6.html

Interface:

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/FastTrackPro.html

Mic:

http://www.shure.co.uk/products/microphones/sm57

You will then need a mic stand and cable

Using the above combo you will be able to record in very high quality, however it does come at a price.

Ali

Kearney_1988 · 30 Jul 2011 at 13:01

Assuming you are meaning electric you could always go down this route which allows you to input straight from the standard jack into a usb port with different emulated guitar amps done on the software side.

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/UCG102.aspx

Looks like a cheap and cheerful option but cant really comment on quilaty but you could always hunt a few reviews

Seems to be for sale <£30 too which seems pretty much like a bargain

Cyclone · 30 Jul 2011 at 18:25

If you have an amp with a headphone socket, you should be able to connect this to the sound card surely?

(and dont call me shirley)

Akagi · 30 Jul 2011 at 22:58

go for the microphone option, or the adapter previously shown if you are on a tight budget

neilzomg · 31 Jul 2011 at 12:55

what your looking for is a usb interface. I myself use guitar rig usb interface which has a mic with phantom power and two 1/4 jack inputs.

Line 6 would be the best option to go for. the line 6 pod gx would be great if your only using it for one guitar as it dosent have a mic input. If your looking for something higher end get the Line 6 UX1.

kristmace · 31 Jul 2011 at 13:03

neilzomg said:
what your looking for is a usb interface. I myself use guitar rig usb interface which has a mic with phantom power and two 1/4 jack inputs.

Line 6 would be the best option to go for. the line 6 pod gx would be great if your only using it for one guitar as it dosent have a mic input. If your looking for something higher end get the Line 6 UX1.

+1

Line 6 gear is top notch. I've got the Pod and it connects to the comp very easily, and the amp models are very good. UX1 is a good recording interface with the software tools to let you adjust the sound.