As an adult it just blows me away that the kids these days have so many music production tools at their disposal via the personal computer. A decent PC, audio interface, guitar and some know how, sky is the limit.
@@fredi1505 truth, i was broke from the time this video came out up until last year when i was working my ass off. so basically i had to wait until i hit my 20's to afford this stuff being a kid sucks
So well done, so thought out. What you covered in 10 minutes will benefit so many frustrated people. Drivers and hardware can be SO frustrating. Fabulous job!
This is by far the most helpful video I've ever watched to learn how to use your PC with amp simulation. Concise. informative, and visually helpful. Thank you very much for making this!
Dude, you are the MAN! This is incredibly informative and it sounds pretty organic for having to go through so much processing. I played through a buddy's computer set up a long time ago, but I remember there being quite a bit of latency, to the point that I'd get completely confused while attempting to record or loop anything. With newer technology and a way better computer, I think it would be more comparable to thousands of dollars in unique set-ups. Thanks!
Hey Steve, I'm watching this in 2022... even though it's dated, it's still very good! Most are going to realize, they do not need to upgrade their hardware. Which is great news to understand!
This helped a lot. I couldn't remember that I needed to select ASIO to get the amp to work. Very detailed, but easy to follow video that hits everything. Thanks!
Simple, straight forward and to the point. Exactly what I was looking for as I have no idea what my son needs and neither does he LOL. Looked on UA-cam most of afternoon for a demo that did the basics and told the story that needed to be told without all the mumbo jumbo. Great Job!
For me, who will start playing Guitar after a 14 years break, and wants to use the PC as an "Amp", the best Video i could find! Easy and clear explained, Thank you Steve!
Finally the video I was looking for. Everyone else is busy doing demos, but you went to the trouble to help people set it up from scratch. Thank you!!!
I'm 60 years old and this is day one in learning this stuff. This is video #4 on focusrite2i2 *(that i just bought today), and the most understandable one. I also have to figure out if my PC can handle this. Thanks!
Great video! Based on this, I decided to go with Amplitube 4 rather than open Pandoras stompboxes. I don't regret it. Based on this video, I was able to get my interface setup and A4 running in no time at all. After just a few minutes of futzing around, I had the most amazing metal tone I've ever heard. Not just better than anything I'd been trying to get for years, but orders of magnitude better. A dual rec on the left and a 5150 on the right and I was in sonic heaven.
BEST EXPLANATION of this topic I have ever heard, and probably ever will. But so was the previous video, even though you were off focus and you were way off focus. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
If someone still read this. Delay does not come from slow computers, but low quality soundcards/audio interfaces. Maybe both. But a good soundcard/audio interface can give you 2ms on the slowest shitty computer (worked in the early 2000s for me with a low end pc)
cpu processes the all the information from the external or internal sound card especially in a daw, so it does matter. maybe you had a decent cpu back then or your settings were on cheapo mode. meaning low quality hz and bits and buffering. you can make your sound quality playable but low quality and get lower latency.
I been playing for longer than I care to recount and lately I got a lot of time for youtube. I've seen your channel before and thought, "does this guy have nothing else to do?", and never gave a listen. I caught a few of your chibson vids, then reconsidered, now subscribed and watch you more than anybody else, I really dig it! We must be about same age, same music likes, and I went out for a set-up like this - jeez, now I want to be like him! Life is strange. It's on the way so I can't wait to crank it up! Keep on keeping on.....
Very nicely done Steve. Your knowledge is amazing and I could never hook something like this up. LOL. Sounds fantastic and the set up flawless. Great microphone sound you are getting. Rock on!
Dear Ceamy Voice-Over Old Guy Dude....Very good jobThank you for taking the time to provide a simple, logical and goal oriented video.The most valuable asset we have is our own time . You gave us some of yours to save ...US.... ( cumulatively ) possibly thousands of hours ....How dare I say all of this?....I used to be an instructor .... and my " specific job"... I taught the teacher candidates....Your video.... I learned...you passed .... Thank you again.
Incredibly helpful. Literally went from no clue to hell yah I can do this! I’ve been looking at modeling Amos and expensive multi effects pedal, but this might be a better idea!
Watched video and loved it I am 50 now. old school metal head w/8-track rec. gear. New to all this. You have been a big help in understanding how to nav all this stuff. Read comments and these guys are right you should be doing national geographic along side Morgan Freeman. God bless and God speed!
@@halfrican7393 Not really this was laughably bad even in 2014 and if it wasn't for AMD's recent push in the CPU department Intel wouldn't even be selling CPU's with more than 4 cores on the consumer side. The only major improvements for computers since 2014 has been GPU's.
@@claireredfield4842 you are correct sir still running a sound card (soundblaster) from 96 with modified drivers 😀 large cpu cache and ram is what you need
This is a fantastic video for how old it is! Didn't even realize it came out 9 years ago until he started talking about 2 gigs of ram & 32 bit os ahahha
Excellent information and presentation. Old timer here thinking about experimenting with a computer generated amp simulation. Was just watching a video of the amplitube fender amp collection. Had no idea what to hook up or how to hook it all up. Now I do. Thanks
Great video with clear, easy explanation of how to do things. You can skip all the dir boxes speakers and the sound cards by getting an amp such as the Marshall Code series that go directly to the PC. You then need Free Asio4All or something like that to interface the hardware to the software. This is one time $250 or if you want the 100 watt head only $350 but if you go that route you will want a 4x12 cabinet. Now you have a great amplifier that can interface via PC with NOTHING but a USB 2.0 Cable! I have a 15ft one and no latency!!! My amp can be 15ft from my PC!!!! You can use the Code at live gigs with or without the PC stuff and it sounds GREAT! You can also use it for other amplifier applications than just getting your signal to your PC. Another advantage is you WILL NOT NEED ANY SPEAKERS saving an additional $200 or so. Just route the sound in from the CODE then back out the Code. It sounds AWESOME and is WAAAAAY cheaper! So yeah I have all the gear you mention in the video for other reasons, but for guitar or bass this is what I use. I also like making a file with my DAW for whatever song I am writing or learning. I then use GuitarRig5Pro as an effect on the channel for my guitar. Now I can get the EXACT sound I want for each song even if they are totally different. Plus PreSonus gives you many other plugins and effects so you can use them also if you go through the DAW using the GR5Pro as an effect or just leaving a straight Marshall Code sound. So if you buy a Marshall Code50 and a 15ft USB 2.0 with the full GuitarRig5Pro you will have spent only $450 with no discounts or sales! Cheaper and easier for guitar situations. The Marshall controller is $75 more and works with the GR5Pro as well as the Marshall simultaneously!! Plus all your other pedals such as Wah and Distortion you just plug in as normal if you want to use them. Super easy and I get any sound I can possibly think of with many more. Anyone wanting a great place to buy this (they are not paying me to say this) is SweetWater.com. They also have a FREE phone tech for paying customers with US speaking reps to assist if there are difficulties getting the hardware OR SOFTWARE to work. One more ULTRA CHEAP option (I have one but prefer my Code50) is the ART Direct cable that goes High Imp to USB for about $40. So you plug in say your guitar to the ART Dir cable then to the USB2 in your PC. For this you again will need something like Asio4All to interface it to the PC. I strongly recommend you go to Sweetwater.com. If you buy there tell them Evilstalkerhorne recommended you to them. Maybe someday I can get them to give me a sponsorship or something... we all like those things. Again, great informative video with totally legit way to go but for guitar here are 2 cheaper ways to go that I personally prefer.
I needed to know one more thing Steve how do you go about connecting the focusrite to a mixer? I also need to know if I use a condenser mic would put that through the mixer or the focusrite. At the moment I have the M-Audio Delta PCI interface sound card it does work but I can't use my condenser mic when playing guitar at all because my audio signal seems to be the same for both mic and guitar. I tried to change it but it when I do I can't hear anything because it needs the selected default input and output. The reason this is happening is because I am using a standard stereo receiver which connects from the receiver to the sound card interface. I have to do the same for the mixer the the DI-box is connected to the mixer so is the mic I thought I could route the signal but it looks like I can't. The sound from TH3 seems to affect and distort the mic very badly so it looks like I will have to go with the powered speakers to solve this. I can't find a way to to make this work when using a mic. without the mic it works pretty well but I need both do you think I will need the focusrite as well as the speakers ?
This is awesome. Thanks. Will go for all the cheapest hardware you mentioned ie. Focusrite Scarlett audio interface ($90 new or cheaper), Sennheiser headphones ($22), behringer DI ($20). Awesome value for money
Has that free amp simulations video he's mentioning at the end been posted ? Because I'd like to hear what he has to say about it and I can't find it anywhere on his channel. Thanks !
Possibly one of the best tutorial videos I have ever watched!! Was't boring, wasn't talking to me like a 3 year old. Just to the point, informative and crystal clear.
I have a question. I own a focusrite scarlett solo 3gen. I plug my guitar to the instrument input (i dont have a DI box). Everything is great untill.... I try the distorsion amp in amplitube. Its sounds horrible. I have no clue why. I've tried with different amps, changed drivers, Player with knobs and options in amplitube, all for nothing. I have thought, that it might be the problem of USB interface, so I tried with zoom g2.1 U, powered normally. I got the same result. I have no idea What's wrong.... Can u help me?
@@larrytan73 i didn't. Tried to mess with my amp fender mustang IV and pedal zoom g2.1 U. Luckily it gave me the distortion i've been looking for long long time so I'm gonna record distorted parts from mike and amp, and clean stuff straight from focusrite.
Thanks a lot for this video, I subbed instantly. Amazing stuff, and very simple to follow steps. Just one question, if you have the time: if I plug the guitar through the PC and I also want to run a backing track (on my PC) along with the guitar, do I just play both of them at the same time and get the results? Or is there anything else ot it? (I'm green as grass in this kind of matter). Again, thank you kindly for the help!
That can be tricky. It depends on whether the software places an exclusive claim to the audio hardware (it seems most do). That's why getting amp sim software that can load an audio track for playback is a serious consideration. But that's only if loaded in "stand alone" mode. If you use something like Reaper as the VST host, then it's a non-issue because you can just import the audio into Reaper on another track.
Thanks a lot for replying! Does paid software have the same problem? I wouldn't mind paying a few bucks for an amp sim that would let me do that. If that wouldn't work, what exactly is Reaper?
It seems like they all do. It's very hit or miss. The amp sim wants to control the hardware exclusively to get the best performance. Reaper is a Digital Audio Workstation. Just look up "Reaper DAW" on Google and you'll get all the info. It's free for 60 days, but then you have to pay. It's not expensive, though, it's like under $100.
I have figured something out. Amplitube sends the guitar to the focusrite which i listen to from its headphone jack. If i want to play along to a track or youtube i select the focusrite as my default windows playback device and then the computer and guitar comes through the headphones. I change the default back if i want to use the computer's speakers again.
Thank you!! I did exactly as you said and it worked flawlessly! The ASIO and DI box tips were huge for me! You took all of the intimidation out of using amp sims for me!
who the fuck gave this video the 72 thumbs down ? this is a great video. It explains things in total newbie form. Personally I knew all this stuff myself, but I thought this video was well planned and thought out. PS- the newer Scarlett's have a pad switch so you can ditch the DI box. Keep up the goods man.
Very few videos/articles on how to get a basic hardware setup to get a clean guitar to PC connection without spending a fortune. New subscriber. Thanks!
Do you have active pickups? If I'm not mistaken, active pickups put out a line level signal, so you'd just need to flip the switch from instrument to line and it'd be fine. That's how it works on my 2i2, anyway.
In the 70's I recorded my music into a cassette player, a very simple method now the above maybe offers more options as to sound but wow what a complicated process...!
When you use a DI box, your signal is converted to a MIC level and NOT LINE level. Here's an excerpt from the manual. -- "Note the Scarlett 2i2 has no "Mic/line" switch - the Focusrite preamplifier stage is automatically configured for a microphone when you plug an XLR into the input, and for a line or instrument when you connect a jack plug. Set the LINE/INST switch next to the socket to INST if you are connecting a musical instrument (a guitar in the example) via an ordinary 2-pole (TS) guitar jack, or to LINE if you are connecting a line level source such as the balanced output of a stage piano via a 3-pole (TRS) jack. Note the Combo connector accepts both TRS and TS types of jack plug." Hope this is helpful. BTW, I suspect you could plug your TS cable straight in without a DI box, and since it's too hot, try flipping the switch to LINE. MIC is a low signal, INST is HOT, LINE is hotter.
And depending of the impedance of the DI, you could get a better signal too. Passive DIs have something like 50k to 100k input impedance, as interfaces usually have more, like 500k to 1M. This translates to better highs, more articulation and overall better sound.
Hey man, thanks for making this video so clear and concise. I've been researching exactly how to use an interface but most videos are vague and not 100% clear.
Hahaha when he said Core 2 Duo I almost died. I got my i7 4790K in 2014 and how is this dude recommending Core 2 and Athlon/Phenom??? And the whole x32 and 2 gb of RAM. I don't want to be too harsh though. This is the greatest video of this kind I've ever seen. Made it so clear and straight forward.
Wish I could give this multiple thumbs up. Your video was concise and very informative - unlike many other vid-miscreants who can't be bothered with "tedious explanations". Thanks, brother.
dude thank you for this. been looking for videos for a while and havnt found any as good this. ive been wanting to set something up like this for a while. very informative and very helpful!
Have you ever thought about doing voice over for commercials? You definitely have the voice for it man.
haha. that's what I thought about it too
it's all about the eq
He has the voice of "Hollywood trailers". :D
He kind of reminds me of Mr Plinkett from Redlettermedia.
Yeah he has a really deep bass "vocal fry" thing going on.
This guy has an amp in his throat to have such a voice
Someone was clearly a bit generous with the bass knob on the vocal EQ 😅
Now that’s a grown man!!! Wolfman Jack!!! 😝🤘🏻🎤
Agreed
As an adult it just blows me away that the kids these days have so many music production tools at their disposal via the personal computer. A decent PC, audio interface, guitar and some know how, sky is the limit.
We're broke
@@fredi1505lol felt that
@@fredi1505 truth, i was broke from the time this video came out up until last year when i was working my ass off. so basically i had to wait until i hit my 20's to afford this stuff being a kid sucks
@@mmrobinson3032 Ong. I'm just waiting to finish my final semester at university so I can get a job and buy a guitar.
@@fredi1505 know exactly what your going through. you probably window shop the used guitar/amp section on ebay and reverb on a daily basis don't you?
Video is from 5 years ago but still very relevant and helpful today, thanks for this
This guy should be the narrator for How It's Made
lol
lol. dat name and picture dude. hahaha
You're only saying that because of the compression he's using on his voice. The compression makes it sound "radio like"
I think he should also be an editor for them
@@Smubbs can you do that on everty mic? if yes how?
So well done, so thought out. What you covered in 10 minutes will benefit so many frustrated people. Drivers and hardware can be SO frustrating. Fabulous job!
Your voice through your mic is the best audio I've heard on here.
GR△△VENICS What mic is it?
I am also think the same as you about his voice through the speaker. Its so good to hear and so clear ..
+GR△△VENICS New Optimus Prime?
Or as he pronounces it, "the best oddio"
You're only saying that because of the compression he's using on his voice. The compression makes it sound "radio like"
Great video mate and you're a natural with the voice over work!
Sorry, voice over is not "natural" much too much bass equalized...tiring
Coming back 3 years later to say thank you dude, this vid started it all for me!
No it's pretty shit amp sims don't sound real lol
@T3KKANッ yeah
@@xoxo-pp7ru have you heard any of peripherys albums lol
xoxo it’s more for recording lol
Same here man.
Wow, your voice is butter. You’re the Morgan freeman of shred.
great voice for radio !!!
I was thinking a movie narrator
made my dick hard too
There’s a good amount of bass in his voice added with the recording of it which really brings it out.
You're only saying that because of the compression he's using on his voice. The compression makes it sound "radio like"
Jordan Curk The “radio voice” is also reliant on his own vocal tone, pitch, and enunciation, but yeah it compressed as fuck
Wow 9 years later and still the best explanation of the focusrite. Recently got a 2i4 and your video was a lot of help. You are still the man
This is something that I was really looking for. Thanks for taking the time to show and teach us. Cheers
This is by far the most helpful video I've ever watched to learn how to use your PC with amp simulation. Concise. informative, and visually helpful. Thank you very much for making this!
Dude, you are the MAN! This is incredibly informative and it sounds pretty organic for having to go through so much processing. I played through a buddy's computer set up a long time ago, but I remember there being quite a bit of latency, to the point that I'd get completely confused while attempting to record or loop anything. With newer technology and a way better computer, I think it would be more comparable to thousands of dollars in unique set-ups. Thanks!
Hey Steve, I'm watching this in 2022... even though it's dated, it's still very good! Most are going to realize, they do not need to upgrade their hardware. Which is great news to understand!
Wow dude. Amazingly thorough video! Nice job.
Thanks, TK! I'm still cutting up your visit. I've had no time lately. Soon!
Would you be offended if I say "I get a full erection when I see the TONELAB" sorry if you are, but it's a compliment chub
This helped a lot. I couldn't remember that I needed to select ASIO to get the amp to work. Very detailed, but easy to follow video that hits everything. Thanks!
Simple, straight forward and to the point. Exactly what I was looking for as I have no idea what my son needs and neither does he LOL. Looked on UA-cam most of afternoon for a demo that did the basics and told the story that needed to be told without all the mumbo jumbo. Great Job!
For me, who will start playing Guitar after a 14 years break, and wants to use the PC as an "Amp", the best Video i could find! Easy and clear explained, Thank you Steve!
Another guy with a golden voice 👍
You're the only guy on the planet who shows you what u need and how to hook this up...thankyou!
Damn this is a great video. Perfect amount of information to get up and going, with clear and concise explanations of what you're doing and why.
Finally the video I was looking for. Everyone else is busy doing demos, but you went to the trouble to help people set it up from scratch. Thank you!!!
Don't know why more people don't do this. Needed a portable quiet option to rock out and this is the perfect tutorial! Thanks!
I'm 60 years old and this is day one in learning this stuff. This is video #4 on focusrite2i2 *(that i just bought today), and the most understandable one. I also have to figure out if my PC can handle this. Thanks!
Thank you so much dude. Just bought an audio interface and wanted to know the components of it. Learned a lot more than that. Awesome help!
Great video! Based on this, I decided to go with Amplitube 4 rather than open Pandoras stompboxes. I don't regret it. Based on this video, I was able to get my interface setup and A4 running in no time at all. After just a few minutes of futzing around, I had the most amazing metal tone I've ever heard. Not just better than anything I'd been trying to get for years, but orders of magnitude better. A dual rec on the left and a 5150 on the right and I was in sonic heaven.
This video explained everything i needed! I've been searching for days to find these answers!
As someone just looking into recording this is the ultimate video! Gonna pull it up again when I have my equipment ready to go.
You've got a hell of a radio voice man!
BEST EXPLANATION of this topic I have ever heard, and probably ever will. But so was the previous video, even though you were off focus and you were way off focus. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
I'm sorry, i couldn't focus because of your voice. Damn. Dat bass tho
A DI box... That's what I've been missing all this time. Thank you for the video, very informative and well detailed!
If someone still read this. Delay does not come from slow computers, but low quality soundcards/audio interfaces. Maybe both. But a good soundcard/audio interface can give you 2ms on the slowest shitty computer (worked in the early 2000s for me with a low end pc)
Good to know :)
cpu processes the all the information from the external or internal sound card especially in a daw, so it does matter. maybe you had a decent cpu back then or your settings were on cheapo mode. meaning low quality hz and bits and buffering. you can make your sound quality playable but low quality and get lower latency.
@@seerking 192khz @ 24bit is not the highest, but not the lowest either. And my CPU was the cheapest/slowest that time.
Would a focusrite solo be good? i7-7700HQ CPU.
Thanks man, needed to know this
Thank you Steve... you have the voice, pacing, knowledge, talent, teaching skills... You are the best...
I been playing for longer than I care to recount and lately I got a lot of time for youtube. I've seen your channel before and thought, "does this guy have nothing else to do?", and never gave a listen. I caught a few of your chibson vids, then reconsidered, now subscribed and watch you more than anybody else, I really dig it! We must be about same age, same music likes, and I went out for a set-up like this - jeez, now I want to be like him! Life is strange. It's on the way so I can't wait to crank it up! Keep on keeping on.....
You Sir, are a Boss. People, if you pay close attention, alot of complex concepts have been covered in the simplest way possible, this video is gold.
Very nicely done Steve. Your knowledge is amazing and I could never hook something like this up. LOL. Sounds fantastic and the set up flawless. Great microphone sound you are getting. Rock on!
Thanks, Tony! This video had to happen. My first attempt was the WORST! lol
Dear Ceamy Voice-Over Old Guy Dude....Very good jobThank you for taking the time to provide a simple, logical and goal oriented video.The most valuable asset we have is our own time . You gave us some of yours to save ...US.... ( cumulatively ) possibly thousands of hours ....How dare I say all of this?....I used to be an instructor .... and my " specific job"... I taught the teacher candidates....Your video.... I learned...you passed .... Thank you again.
Incredibly helpful. Literally went from no clue to hell yah I can do this! I’ve been looking at modeling Amos and expensive multi effects pedal, but this might be a better idea!
Watched video and loved it I am 50 now. old school metal head w/8-track rec. gear. New to all this. You have been a big help in understanding how to nav all this stuff. Read comments and these guys are right you should be doing national geographic along side Morgan Freeman. God bless and God speed!
I'm dying of laughter because of the minimum requirements for the pc.
We've come a long way lolll
@@halfrican7393 Not really this was laughably bad even in 2014 and if it wasn't for AMD's recent push in the CPU department Intel wouldn't even be selling CPU's with more than 4 cores on the consumer side. The only major improvements for computers since 2014 has been GPU's.
@@claireredfield4842 you are correct sir still running a sound card (soundblaster) from 96 with modified drivers 😀 large cpu cache and ram is what you need
damn that was 2014 when core 2 duo were still the norm
@@pyrrhuscunanan1122 i hope my ryzen 7 can run it :-(
This is a fantastic video for how old it is! Didn't even realize it came out 9 years ago until he started talking about 2 gigs of ram & 32 bit os ahahha
05:40 "that's not good". lol the voice is amazing.
Excellent information and presentation. Old timer here thinking about experimenting with a computer generated amp simulation. Was just watching a video of the amplitube fender amp collection. Had no idea what to hook up or how to hook it all up. Now I do. Thanks
great demo. your voice sounds like the presenter on a tv programme called: "the fbi files"
Thank you! I haven't recorded since my early 20's in 2007 and am getting back in the hobby game and this gives me a great starting point!
Your voice sounds like that feeling of listening to old blues whilst drinking whiskey
Great video with clear, easy explanation of how to do things. You can skip all the dir boxes speakers and the sound cards by getting an amp such as the Marshall Code series that go directly to the PC. You then need Free Asio4All or something like that to interface the hardware to the software. This is one time $250 or if you want the 100 watt head only $350 but if you go that route you will want a 4x12 cabinet. Now you have a great amplifier that can interface via PC with NOTHING but a USB 2.0 Cable! I have a 15ft one and no latency!!! My amp can be 15ft from my PC!!!! You can use the Code at live gigs with or without the PC stuff and it sounds GREAT! You can also use it for other amplifier applications than just getting your signal to your PC. Another advantage is you WILL NOT NEED ANY SPEAKERS saving an additional $200 or so. Just route the sound in from the CODE then back out the Code. It sounds AWESOME and is WAAAAAY cheaper! So yeah I have all the gear you mention in the video for other reasons, but for guitar or bass this is what I use. I also like making a file with my DAW for whatever song I am writing or learning. I then use GuitarRig5Pro as an effect on the channel for my guitar. Now I can get the EXACT sound I want for each song even if they are totally different. Plus PreSonus gives you many other plugins and effects so you can use them also if you go through the DAW using the GR5Pro as an effect or just leaving a straight Marshall Code sound. So if you buy a Marshall Code50 and a 15ft USB 2.0 with the full GuitarRig5Pro you will have spent only $450 with no discounts or sales! Cheaper and easier for guitar situations. The Marshall controller is $75 more and works with the GR5Pro as well as the Marshall simultaneously!! Plus all your other pedals such as Wah and Distortion you just plug in as normal if you want to use them. Super easy and I get any sound I can possibly think of with many more. Anyone wanting a great place to buy this (they are not paying me to say this) is SweetWater.com. They also have a FREE phone tech for paying customers with US speaking reps to assist if there are difficulties getting the hardware OR SOFTWARE to work. One more ULTRA CHEAP option (I have one but prefer my Code50) is the ART Direct cable that goes High Imp to USB for about $40. So you plug in say your guitar to the ART Dir cable then to the USB2 in your PC. For this you again will need something like Asio4All to interface it to the PC. I strongly recommend you go to Sweetwater.com. If you buy there tell them Evilstalkerhorne recommended you to them. Maybe someday I can get them to give me a sponsorship or something... we all like those things. Again, great informative video with totally legit way to go but for guitar here are 2 cheaper ways to go that I personally prefer.
This is literally everything I need to know in this video
I know this video is ages old but this answered literally ALL of my questions. You rock!
Actually i thought the 2nd generation fixed the problem with the pickups being to hot, at least that's what it says!
Thanks for the tutorial. I picked up a Behringer UMC202HD for about 60€ and Bias FX for 80€. Can definitely say that i'm very happy with my purchase.
I needed to know one more thing Steve how do you go about connecting the focusrite to a mixer? I also need to know if I use a condenser mic would put that through the mixer or the focusrite. At the moment I have the M-Audio Delta PCI interface sound card it does work but I can't use my condenser mic when playing guitar at all because my audio signal seems to be the same for both mic and guitar. I tried to change it but it when I do I can't hear anything because it needs the selected default input and output.
The reason this is happening is because I am using a standard stereo receiver which connects from the receiver to the sound card interface. I have to do the same for the mixer the the DI-box is connected to the mixer so is the mic I thought I could route the signal but it looks like I can't. The sound from TH3 seems to affect and distort the mic very badly so it looks like I will have to go with the powered speakers to solve this. I can't find a way to to make this work when using a mic. without the mic it works pretty well but I need both do you think I will need the focusrite as well as the speakers ?
AWESOME VID! About time someone explains all the things and steps needed to get up and running! Bravo!
Dude....hit your local radio station up. They need you. Lol
Dayum your voice is so pleasant to listen to
My only question is, is that an Commodore Amiga 500 on the shelf behind you?
Oh my!! This is the best tutorial I've seen...all the right info in one video...clear and concise.
is it recommendable to rely on this amp simulators alone for the whole time practicing and playing the guitar? i kind of not wanting to buy a real amp
yes
This is awesome. Thanks. Will go for all the cheapest hardware you mentioned ie. Focusrite Scarlett audio interface ($90 new or cheaper), Sennheiser headphones ($22), behringer DI ($20). Awesome value for money
Has that free amp simulations video he's mentioning at the end been posted ? Because I'd like to hear what he has to say about it and I can't find it anywhere on his channel. Thanks !
Possibly one of the best tutorial videos I have ever watched!! Was't boring, wasn't talking to me like a 3 year old. Just to the point, informative and crystal clear.
I have a question. I own a focusrite scarlett solo 3gen. I plug my guitar to the instrument input (i dont have a DI box). Everything is great untill.... I try the distorsion amp in amplitube. Its sounds horrible. I have no clue why. I've tried with different amps, changed drivers, Player with knobs and options in amplitube, all for nothing. I have thought, that it might be the problem of USB interface, so I tried with zoom g2.1 U, powered normally. I got the same result. I have no idea What's wrong.... Can u help me?
Same dude. His guitar sounds awesome my sounds poo.
Try lower gain or another vst (like guitar rig 5)
@@Tutocables i tried and got the same result. I m about to borrow my friends audio interface to see, if mine is the problem
@@jakubknioa1159 Did you solve the problem?I have the same problem..I
@@larrytan73 i didn't. Tried to mess with my amp fender mustang IV and pedal zoom g2.1 U. Luckily it gave me the distortion i've been looking for long long time so I'm gonna record distorted parts from mike and amp, and clean stuff straight from focusrite.
Thank you!) You are the only one who explained how to use mic (with phantom power) with guitar at the same time. Thanks again!)
If you get a 2i4, it has a 10db pad.
Awesome video. Surprisingly this is one of only a few videos I have found that cover this specific topic.
Thanks a lot for this video, I subbed instantly. Amazing stuff, and very simple to follow steps. Just one question, if you have the time: if I plug the guitar through the PC and I also want to run a backing track (on my PC) along with the guitar, do I just play both of them at the same time and get the results? Or is there anything else ot it? (I'm green as grass in this kind of matter). Again, thank you kindly for the help!
That can be tricky. It depends on whether the software places an exclusive claim to the audio hardware (it seems most do). That's why getting amp sim software that can load an audio track for playback is a serious consideration. But that's only if loaded in "stand alone" mode. If you use something like Reaper as the VST host, then it's a non-issue because you can just import the audio into Reaper on another track.
Thanks a lot for replying! Does paid software have the same problem? I wouldn't mind paying a few bucks for an amp sim that would let me do that. If that wouldn't work, what exactly is Reaper?
It seems like they all do. It's very hit or miss. The amp sim wants to control the hardware exclusively to get the best performance. Reaper is a Digital Audio Workstation. Just look up "Reaper DAW" on Google and you'll get all the info. It's free for 60 days, but then you have to pay. It's not expensive, though, it's like under $100.
Thanks a lot!
I have figured something out. Amplitube sends the guitar to the focusrite which i listen to from its headphone jack. If i want to play along to a track or youtube i select the focusrite as my default windows playback device and then the computer and guitar comes through the headphones. I change the default back if i want to use the computer's speakers again.
Thank you!! I did exactly as you said and it worked flawlessly! The ASIO and DI box tips were huge for me! You took all of the intimidation out of using amp sims for me!
Your voice made me pregnant, and im a guy
Jaco_sims boiiii
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That's the best description I've seen on the subject.
who the fuck gave this video the 72 thumbs down ? this is a great video. It explains things in total newbie form. Personally I knew all this stuff myself, but I thought this video was well planned and thought out. PS- the newer Scarlett's have a pad switch so you can ditch the DI box. Keep up the goods man.
I've shared this video with several people. Well done and simple for the uninitiated but understandable. Nice job.
perfect!!!
the speakers must be actives right??
Very few videos/articles on how to get a basic hardware setup to get a clean guitar to PC connection without spending a fortune. New subscriber. Thanks!
Never used an amp simulator and probably never will but that is a great video ;-)
2019 and still relevant, good job mate!.
Yup!
just bought the 2i2 2nd generation, doesnt require a di box anymore
Pegebei G. sounds fine here and no lag
Do you have active pickups? If I'm not mistaken, active pickups put out a line level signal, so you'd just need to flip the switch from instrument to line and it'd be fine. That's how it works on my 2i2, anyway.
this is the video that convinced me to use Amplitube and I cannot be happier!
Is that a Amiga 500 on the shelf behind you?
A500 or A1200?
In the 70's I recorded my music into a cassette player, a very simple method now the above maybe offers more options as to sound but wow what a complicated process...!
Scalloped frets?
Yup.
Steve, Thank you so much for making this video and for all the help you give to us all!
can you run just on headphones, no speakers?
sure, why not
overdriven77 beacose it isnt designed for that, and you can blast the speakers, or after a While it can start sounding nasty
When you use a DI box, your signal is converted to a MIC level and NOT LINE level. Here's an excerpt from the manual. -- "Note the Scarlett 2i2 has no "Mic/line" switch - the Focusrite preamplifier stage is automatically configured for a microphone when you plug an XLR into the input, and for a line or instrument when you connect a jack plug. Set the LINE/INST switch next to the socket to INST if you are connecting a musical instrument (a guitar in the example) via an ordinary 2-pole (TS) guitar jack, or to LINE if you are connecting a line level source such as the balanced output of a stage piano via a 3-pole (TRS) jack. Note the Combo connector accepts both TRS and TS types of jack plug." Hope this is helpful. BTW, I suspect you could plug your TS cable straight in without a DI box, and since it's too hot, try flipping the switch to LINE. MIC is a low signal, INST is HOT, LINE is hotter.
And depending of the impedance of the DI, you could get a better signal too. Passive DIs have something like 50k to 100k input impedance, as interfaces usually have more, like 500k to 1M. This translates to better highs, more articulation and overall better sound.
Does anyone know if I could use my amp as a speaker by connecting the interface into the amps aux in?
Yes
Hey man, thanks for making this video so clear and concise. I've been researching exactly how to use an interface but most videos are vague and not 100% clear.
Positive Grid's BIAS is the best.
Yeah but also a little expensive ;)
Teun Music Productions Only $100? Not really that expensive compared to what you get.
Brett Bonikowski For a 15 year old, that's like a fortune
Teun Music Productions I'm 15 too lol. Mow a few lawns and start shoveling snow. Good luck.
Very good job explaining this for people. Showed them how to do it on a budget. Great tutorial
This voice, its volume and compression level... is just too much for me to listen with pleasure.
Just bought the focus rite 2i2... And this video is exactly what I need...
Thanks a lot man!
Even in 2014 no one was using FireWire lmao
Hahaha when he said Core 2 Duo I almost died. I got my i7 4790K in 2014 and how is this dude recommending Core 2 and Athlon/Phenom??? And the whole x32 and 2 gb of RAM.
I don't want to be too harsh though. This is the greatest video of this kind I've ever seen. Made it so clear and straight forward.
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You're forgetting that 2 gb of ddr3 could get a lot done
@@a-nus lol you're right! I started on 128MB of DDR so I know how little it takes to get by.
Thank's exactly what I'm looking for .. great and epic summarized Tutorial ✨
Why does mine sound like shit in almost the exact same setup
Need a ir?
Wish I could give this multiple thumbs up.
Your video was concise and very informative - unlike many other vid-miscreants who can't be bothered with "tedious explanations".
Thanks, brother.
Lol these processors are now like super old now
dude thank you for this. been looking for videos for a while and havnt found any as good this. ive been wanting to set something up like this for a while. very informative and very helpful!
can u use old combo amps as speakers?
I have the same headphones! HD 558
had it for years, light comfy, indestructible bestest sound quality Love it!