See more details about connecting your guitar to your computer as well as how you can use your computer as an amp in this full guide: guitargearfinder.com/guides/how-to-connect-guitar-to-pc/
never in my life did I think I'd live to see the say when someone makes a joke about Matt Bellamy in a comment section. Especially under a video like this XD
Man, I tell you what, this video is great. I've been playing for over 25 years. Love metal, but for some reason I feel old because I own and play through a Marshall 🤣 playing through a computer always seemed a bit wimpy to me, but I've been seeing guys getting some serious tones this way. I've wanted to try it but had ZERO idea how to go about it. Thanks for the info👍
I love this video. I've been playing guitar for just over 2 years now, and music recording is something that I always wanted to do but was nervous to start. This video helps a lot, so thank you greatly for this
Glad you found it useful. Recording can be a lot of fun, so check out the tutorials and guides on my website if you want to learn more about plugins, DAWs, and more. Enjoy!
@@AaronMatthies Are there any significant lags due to the audio interface that might hinder guitar practice? I am mostly interested in practicing guitar using an amp sim and just want to know if this is good for someone just getting started with guitars.
You will get lag or latency And it makes it very hard to practice like you mentioned note (some audio interface have direct monitoring where you only heart the dry guitar signal it does not travel to pc / mac before going to headphones / monitors) @@ankitbytes
The method you don't recommend is great if you're just learning to play the guitar, jack to line in is just fine. You won't get great sound granted but it's a simple way & cheap way to learn with your headphones on if you don't want to annoy the family or your neighbours.
I want to echo some of the comments here. This video was perfect. Comprehensive and straight to the point. I really appreciate not having to wade through nonsense to get to the answer to the question I asked by searching for video. Thanks!
@@quandariousgooch2163 some amp sims include pedals while others only give you amps. The most popular ones like AmpliTube 5 and BIAS FX 2 include amp and pedal models. Check out this guide on plugins to learn more: guitargearfinder.com/guides/best-guitar-plugins/
Thanks for the simple, quick and to the point instruction. I've been looking into getting set up to record at home and there's too much info on it. This really helped. Heading to your other videos now
@@AaronMatthies yo i have a question, sort of a newbie here, if i get the audio interface right and connect my guitar and use the Bias FX stuff and yadeee yadee that would mean the sound would change depending on what pedals i have on bias FX correct? meaning i wouldn't really need to buy analog pedals? like digital distortion will sound like that? through my amp? (forgetting the sound differences ofc)
@WeenerDawg That's right - you would be able to add any effects in BIAS FX and it would change your guitar tone. Some guitarists do use BIAS FX as an alternative to using actual pedals. It all depends on how you want to play guitar. Some people like to plug their guitar into pedals and an amp, others are happy to plug into a computer to access all the effects and tones from a plugin. It is possible to have a set up that sends the signal from BIAS FX to your guitar amp. You just have to play around with the settings to get it to sound right.
@@AaronMatthies thank you!!!! that is so useful because as a begginer guitarist i was worried about getting the tones and sounds i wnated from the songs i was playing this is great!!!!! i can get pretty much the software for free what time saving and money c: ty!
I did the method that wasn’t recommended (using audio jacks on the computer). I completely smoked the audio jack and my room smelled like burnt electronics😅
Excellent video bro, thank you very much. I have been planning to go back with the guitar and this was extremely helpful, thank you so much. We really need more people like you doing videos, for real !
Hi Aaron, Can you make a tutorial on how to record guitar with REAPER? and also tutorial to use Amplitubw \ Guitar Rig plugins from the basics? Thanks for the content!!
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm working on tutorials for Guitar Rig 6 and AmpliTube 5 (when it releases). In the meantime, here's my step-by-step guide to recording guitar in Reaper: guitargearfinder.com/guides/record-guitar-in-reaper/
I already knew how I wanted to connect to my computer but you cleared up some questions I still had. Early on I was going to go with the focus rite but I found one that comes with a DAW, a keyboard, interface and monitors. It fits in my savings budget or my payment plan allowance amount that I give myself. Keep making the videos they help more than you know. 🤘🏻🎸👍🏻😎
Just got it working, so besides getting a DAW (or a guitar amp sim) you'll need a specific driver called asio4all and you'll still need to fiddle with it, but it'll work just fine
Some people have issues with windows recognizing the real tone cable. You would be better off getting a audio interface. It’s designed for this purpose where the rocksmith real tone cable is designed by game developers and it doesn’t even work very well for its intended purpose of playing rocksmith because the lag issue of ad/da conversion. Get the audio interface and you can achieve far better results, even in rocksmith.
You can also buy a mixer with USB, so you can use it on a gig also. Mixers are very versatile. I use mixer also for rehearsal. I practise new songs with it. Another option could be Yamaha THR30 which can be used as a practise amp also and it’s wireless. You can connect your phone via bluetooth. Its multipurpose
Consider this: I have a MIDI guitar. The MIDI component goes into the computer through USB, the Guitar amp is plugged into the computer through a USB interface. They both have latency. So you can't record in time with the song. There is no knob that makes them in sync, there is no buffer setting which makes this better; it's just out of time with the song. There is no cure for it. Recording live instruments on the computer doesn't work, because we don't have the technology yet.
What program do you use bro some have buffering settings but the older versions dont might be able to help as I am having the same issue mine is midi only aswell
used xtreme music fatality back then, i recall i can play without (and with, for unknown reason) latency, was a long time ago though dont remember clearly
Great guide! I actually use the BOSS amp shown but I connect it to my Komplete Audio 6 interfact with a guitar cable. That way, I get the great amp sound in the DAW that I can use as a building block for deeper tones. I found that plugging the guitar directly into the interface gives a very weak base sound.
This is a wonderful video. I had a lot of basic questions as a beginner, went through dozens and dozens of videos over several weeks, but it's this video that answered everything for me. Thank you so much!! Liked and subbed. God bless!!
Line in can work if you have an amp with a headphone jack. Just use an aux cable. Gotta lower the volume on the amp a bit to not overpower the line in. My PC has over volt protected jacks, so this is easy for me as it reacts in real time. And leaving it at the highest volume that doesn't crap out is no good, chords are muddy AF. Gotta lower it some more. On my amp it is between 3 and 4 on the volume knob. If you don't have protection, you likely will damage the port trying to find the right level. I also have a Real Tone cable from RS2014. It sounds a little crappy compared to my amp+line in though. But that thing is cheap so its to be expected.
If Carlsberg did Guitar to Computer videos this would be it. Everything I needed to know expolained in full and completely idiot proof. Brilliant video man.
Wow, simple, to the point and easy to understand. I just bought a Sterling H224 and this is the first video I found that is right on target. Thanks a bunch mate!
If you have a good tube amp (it does not need to be big), you should just record your amp with (pre-amplified) shure sm57 microphone connected to your audio interface. That is the best method if you want to have warm and rich sound. I was a bit suprised this wasn't mentioned.
This video was for methods that give people a way to connect their guitar directly to a computer so they can use plugins. Recording an amp with a microphone is definitely a great way to record guitar, but it's not the point of this video.
Is there a way to connect an electric guitar directly to a PC just to have the electric guitar make noise? I already have an electric guitar headphone jack that switches to a USB plug at the other end of the cable. It is plugged into the PC but no sound comes out. I tried a handful of amplifier software but none of them made any sound come out. Does that mean the headphone jack to USB is worthless and I have to find another headphone jack that connects to the mic port in the PC? If I did that, would sound just start to come out of the PC when even I use the electric guitar without any need for any extra hardware or software? I don't care about quality of sound or features. I just want to the electric guitar to make any sound come out as I only have an electric guitar and a headphone jack to USB cable. Cheers.
One thing not mentioned here is how to monitor the sound. A lot of computers will have lag between your playing and the output of the sound. If this is the case then plug your headphones or speakers into the audio interface, not the computer.
I have a Yamaha AG06, which is a USB-powered mixer / audio interface. It has a "loopback" facility, which allows me to play a backing track from a computer program to the mixer, add vocal / guitar parts, and send the mix back to the same computer for recording on another program. I love it. It's inexpensive, too. I also have a USB DAC to connect my computer (a Mac Mini) to my hi-fi.
What about a guitar cable that has a USB on one end? I have Rocksmith for Xbox and it came with such a cable. Then you'd just need the software. Way cheaper than getting a special box.
Hi, thank for the vid. It’s really helpful. But many people say we need a DI Box to record guitar before connect to audio interface, is it true that DI box is necessary?
Hello Aaron. I'm glad I've found your channel and this video in particular. I'm a guitarist with decades of playing as an amateur, but embarrassingly I've been mostly bereft of any understanding of how best to record my playing. I'm off to get myself an audio interface! Thank you.
Very Excellent and concise video covering the subject. Absolutely perfect as a "Getting started" video for someone who isn't quite sure like I was. Thanks very much and keep up the good work. I will be back
Using line-in sometimes is okay, if you just want to try different amps, pedals etc. on budget like 1$ (buying 6.3mm To 3.5mm Adapter) it is the best choice imo. But audio quality may be bad like you said, and there is a latency, so recording your guitar become an asspain
Don't buy the scarlet solo 3rd gen. I'm not saying because it sucks because it doesn't it's actually quite good I'm just saying spend that extra cash for the 2i2, you'll have an XLR and 1/4 in one hookup and the secondary 1/4 hookup like as well.
Way over my head. I use GarageBand with a cable that connects from my Fender to the USB port at the back of my iMac. The USB end of the cable has some little box with a blue light on it that makes the connection work. lol--like I said, "way over my head" . . .
I know this sounds strange, but Amazon sells electric guitar to USB cables that have a digitizer hidden inside the cable. $12 Lol it's a bit noisy for high gain effects. If I turn on Amplitube with a high gain effect, tons of noise. But I also have RX 10, I can have that take out the noise in the chain before Amplitube.
Guitar Players!!! I own a Samson G-Track Pro. The best ever to record if you looking for something quick and simple. It has headphone output and instrument input. I only wish the audio quality was a notch better...but if you sing and play guitar(electric/accoustic) it's really the simplest and fastest way I've come across thus far...oh I've even successfully recorded with a bass guitar..
Do you need very good pc/laptop for audio interface and amp simulator? I think to buy a cheap 300-400€ laptop to do the work. Only i want to play in my bedroom for my fun (but i want decent sound).
I plugged my guitar into boss gt1, and i connected gt1 to computer wth midi cable. I want to use midi guitar app in my computer but sound out put is not from midi guitar app fx. But from gt1 itself. Can anyone help?
I am having difficult time to know what is the best way for me to record my guitar sound with what i have in hand. Your video realy helped me out.. Thanks
Simple usb-guitar cables are cheap - but they do have issues - mainly signal level and sound quality. However… I gave up with going direct to PC and ended up using an old analog iRig device to my tablets - and anything else that has a trrs audio jack socket. And If I need to work on the PC - I just export the recordings from the tablets!
No, you don't have to use your amp at all. You could record direct then use one of these plugins for your guitar tone: guitargearfinder.com/guides/best-guitar-plugins/
I own a Fender Mustang Micro, which is technically a headphone amp, it has USB on it which is used to charge it, but if you turn on the Mustang Micro and plug it into your guitar, you can record using the Mustang Micro, and it seems to work fine for me... Though to be fair, I have only did it two or three times, and I don't exactly have the best software for it probably lol.
My Amp (Randall rg80) has an xlr speaker emulated output but I couldn't get a signal out of it when plugging into my interface. Can you help me with that?
if you are a metal guitarist ... none of these will really work. computers or laptops can’t handle such high gain and distortion. it sounds super gritty and terrible. the best thing to do is METHOD 3. set a microphone up infront of the amplifier speaker cone and find a sweet spot. i tried many different things and method 3 is the best..
I ve connected my vox tonelab st with my computer but i want to use it with Guitar Rig but both the sounds of Guitar rig and effects pedals are mixing up 🙏🙏🙏
I have an electric guitar and sadly I have lost my amp and aux cord I don’t want to buy anything for it because I have other things that I need to buy with my money but i still want to play it is there any wireless options like an app for your phone?
What about synching up cameras/tablets video to the sound recorded by the interface?Can you plug the camera into the computor and just run them simultaneously and they will show up and be recorded at the same time?
Most people who shoot video will sync them together later on in a video editing program. Just clap your hands or hit the strings at the very start of a take to get a loud audio spike, then you can use that to sync the video to the audio.
if I want to connect my pedal to the audio interface to play along with songs is it possible? the audio interface has a aux in to connect the mp3 player or whatever source I'm using?
Depends on your amp. Some have suitable outputs (eg: headphones out, line out) that can connect directly to your interface, while others don't. What amp do you use?
@@AaronMatthies I have a pretty compact little amp i got with my guitar that i bought on amazon. it is a GA-20, and one of the first things i thought when seeing the headphone jack was wondering if i can just get an adapter to hook it straight to my pc to get like a mic output from it.
Plugging my electric bass in the mic port basically gives me a makeshift distortion effect and it's actually very usefull since I play mostly muse and simmilar stuff.
i use a interface to connect my bass to my computer but the line in works fine to . for me the sound is cristal clear ... maybe your line in or cable is crap mate !
IT'S NOT EASY AS JUST "PLUG IT IN AND YOU'RE GOOD!" LIES! I connect my Focusrite, plugin my guitar, nothing.... no sound! the midi (Focusrite itself registers the instrument but not the computer) I've tried the frequency levels the combinations of input and output still NOTHING!!!! my key board plugs and plays easily. BUT.... will not pick up my guitar. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? PLEASE HELP, I'M LOSING MY F***ING MIND TRYING TO FIGURE THIS SHIT OUT.
See more details about connecting your guitar to your computer as well as how you can use your computer as an amp in this full guide: guitargearfinder.com/guides/how-to-connect-guitar-to-pc/
Yep, u should make more videos like these.. cheers 🖖❣🍻
Hiya Aaron. Can I use my I pad pro instead of a laptop ?
if the M does not include usb port, can i use the M 3.5mm out to pc blue 3.5mm input?
Matt Bellamy be like "what if I take the computer and put it IN the guitar?!?!"
never in my life did I think I'd live to see the say when someone makes a joke about Matt Bellamy in a comment section. Especially under a video like this XD
Chris also has this awesome bass with a touch pad, he used it in Madness :)
Lol
That will be cool pc that looks like a guitar
Who is Matt Bellamy?
Man, I tell you what, this video is great. I've been playing for over 25 years. Love metal, but for some reason I feel old because I own and play through a Marshall 🤣 playing through a computer always seemed a bit wimpy to me, but I've been seeing guys getting some serious tones this way. I've wanted to try it but had ZERO idea how to go about it. Thanks for the info👍
Everyone in my area uses Helixes, Kempers etc. I prefer to use my 120w tube beast, Peavey XXX. I feel old as well because of that. I'm 24.
I saved up to get an engl and it’s still brutal af, but for recording and messing around yeah this is the way
I’m 16 and don’t understand computers so I just use a regular 100 watt peavey tube amp, my mom fuckin hates it lol
yeah, I'm glad that it's not another stupid meme video
Lol exactly...me too 😅😅😅
I love this video. I've been playing guitar for just over 2 years now, and music recording is something that I always wanted to do but was nervous to start. This video helps a lot, so thank you greatly for this
Glad you found it useful. Recording can be a lot of fun, so check out the tutorials and guides on my website if you want to learn more about plugins, DAWs, and more. Enjoy!
@@AaronMatthies Are there any significant lags due to the audio interface that might hinder guitar practice? I am mostly interested in practicing guitar using an amp sim and just want to know if this is good for someone just getting started with guitars.
You will get lag or latency And it makes it very hard to practice like you mentioned note (some audio interface have direct monitoring where you only heart the dry guitar signal it does not travel to pc / mac before going to headphones / monitors) @@ankitbytes
The method you don't recommend is great if you're just learning to play the guitar, jack to line in is just fine. You won't get great sound granted but it's a simple way & cheap way to learn with your headphones on if you don't want to annoy the family or your neighbours.
Me: *can't do all the methods*
😢 true shlt
Broke guitarist rise
I want to echo some of the comments here. This video was perfect. Comprehensive and straight to the point. I really appreciate not having to wade through nonsense to get to the answer to the question I asked by searching for video. Thanks!
Thank you very much for the kind words. It's hard to balance being thorough and making the video too long so I'm glad you found it useful.
@@AaronMatthies hey quick question if I use an amp sim will I need to get pedals or do they have like built in pedals and tones?
@@quandariousgooch2163 some amp sims include pedals while others only give you amps. The most popular ones like AmpliTube 5 and BIAS FX 2 include amp and pedal models. Check out this guide on plugins to learn more: guitargearfinder.com/guides/best-guitar-plugins/
Thanks for the simple, quick and to the point instruction. I've been looking into getting set up to record at home and there's too much info on it. This really helped. Heading to your other videos now
Black metal artists be using the method you said not to use
Thanks. I hadn't tried connecting my guitar to my computer - I just started wondering how a few day ago^
There's a lot you can do when you start playing around with modeling apps and DAWs, so have fun!
@@AaronMatthies yo i have a question, sort of a newbie here, if i get the audio interface right and connect my guitar and use the Bias FX stuff and yadeee yadee that would mean the sound would change depending on what pedals i have on bias FX correct? meaning i wouldn't really need to buy analog pedals? like digital distortion will sound like that? through my amp? (forgetting the sound differences ofc)
@WeenerDawg That's right - you would be able to add any effects in BIAS FX and it would change your guitar tone. Some guitarists do use BIAS FX as an alternative to using actual pedals. It all depends on how you want to play guitar. Some people like to plug their guitar into pedals and an amp, others are happy to plug into a computer to access all the effects and tones from a plugin.
It is possible to have a set up that sends the signal from BIAS FX to your guitar amp. You just have to play around with the settings to get it to sound right.
@@AaronMatthies thank you!!!! that is so useful because as a begginer guitarist i was worried about getting the tones and sounds i wnated from the songs i was playing this is great!!!!! i can get pretty much the software for free what time saving and money c: ty!
@@AaronMatthies hey! In the method number 1 how will I get the sound output?. A newbie here😁
This is great; I don't have space to store a big ass amp.
At last!
A really helpful tuturial not just trying to sell us stuff
Thanks Aaron
I did the method that wasn’t recommended (using audio jacks on the computer). I completely smoked the audio jack and my room smelled like burnt electronics😅
Excellent video bro, thank you very much. I have been planning to go back with the guitar and this was extremely helpful, thank you so much. We really need more people like you doing videos, for real !
Method 5: If your guitar has an USB jack simply put in an USB cable and connect it to your computer.
Hi Aaron,
Can you make a tutorial on how to record guitar with REAPER? and also tutorial to use Amplitubw \ Guitar Rig plugins from the basics?
Thanks for the content!!
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm working on tutorials for Guitar Rig 6 and AmpliTube 5 (when it releases). In the meantime, here's my step-by-step guide to recording guitar in Reaper: guitargearfinder.com/guides/record-guitar-in-reaper/
Thank you so much!
I got the Scarlett... Tought it didnt work.. but you showed me it!
No bullshitting, Straight to the point, Subscribed!
I already knew how I wanted to connect to my computer but you cleared up some questions I still had. Early on I was going to go with the focus rite but I found one that comes with a DAW, a keyboard, interface and monitors. It fits in my savings budget or my payment plan allowance amount that I give myself. Keep making the videos they help more than you know. 🤘🏻🎸👍🏻😎
Any advice on a guitar Jack to USB A? I got one with rock smith and it’s taken me this long to check if it’ll plug into my PC lol
I did that a few years ago. The input lag was difficult to overcome. I never really got rid of it, just minimized it.
Just got it working, so besides getting a DAW (or a guitar amp sim) you'll need a specific driver called asio4all and you'll still need to fiddle with it, but it'll work just fine
@@JomaneFiat technically yes, on a Microsoft pc, if you use mac the drivers are pre installed
Some people have issues with windows recognizing the real tone cable. You would be better off getting a audio interface. It’s designed for this purpose where the rocksmith real tone cable is designed by game developers and it doesn’t even work very well for its intended purpose of playing rocksmith because the lag issue of ad/da conversion. Get the audio interface and you can achieve far better results, even in rocksmith.
You can also buy a mixer with USB, so you can use it on a gig also. Mixers are very versatile. I use mixer also for rehearsal. I practise new songs with it.
Another option could be Yamaha THR30 which can be used as a practise amp also and it’s wireless. You can connect your phone via bluetooth. Its multipurpose
Consider this: I have a MIDI guitar. The MIDI component goes into the computer through USB, the Guitar amp is plugged into the computer through a USB interface. They both have latency.
So you can't record in time with the song. There is no knob that makes them in sync, there is no buffer setting which makes this better; it's just out of time with the song. There is no cure for it.
Recording live instruments on the computer doesn't work, because we don't have the technology yet.
What program do you use bro some have buffering settings but the older versions dont might be able to help as I am having the same issue mine is midi only aswell
Try out fl studio bro has latency settings buffering and alot of sound templates drums etc also is midi compatible
used xtreme music fatality back then, i recall i can play without (and with, for unknown reason) latency, was a long time ago though dont remember clearly
You sound like the guy that narrates getting over it
Great guide! I actually use the BOSS amp shown but I connect it to my Komplete Audio 6 interfact with a guitar cable. That way, I get the great amp sound in the DAW that I can use as a building block for deeper tones. I found that plugging the guitar directly into the interface gives a very weak base sound.
Finally someone who explained it in a simple easy to understand manner.
Thank you
Hello! Help me please!
I have Engl Ironball SE (like Revv G20). How can I connect my guitar to a computer without using microphone?
This is a wonderful video. I had a lot of basic questions as a beginner, went through dozens and dozens of videos over several weeks, but it's this video that answered everything for me.
Thank you so much!! Liked and subbed. God bless!!
I just want effects for my guitar since im too broke to buy pedals :)
I guess you're good of you have the audio interface, once connected I think you can use software to get the effects for guitar
@@MiMenteOnLine What about the amp?
Line in can work if you have an amp with a headphone jack. Just use an aux cable.
Gotta lower the volume on the amp a bit to not overpower the line in. My PC has over volt protected jacks, so this is easy for me as it reacts in real time. And leaving it at the highest volume that doesn't crap out is no good, chords are muddy AF. Gotta lower it some more. On my amp it is between 3 and 4 on the volume knob. If you don't have protection, you likely will damage the port trying to find the right level.
I also have a Real Tone cable from RS2014. It sounds a little crappy compared to my amp+line in though. But that thing is cheap so its to be expected.
If Carlsberg did Guitar to Computer videos this would be it. Everything I needed to know expolained in full and completely idiot proof. Brilliant video man.
I dont need any of these, I built my own simple guitar interface from scratch and it sounds great.
Cool dude 👍
Wow, simple, to the point and easy to understand. I just bought a Sterling H224 and this is the first video I found that is right on target. Thanks a bunch mate!
Directly to the point and Very good presentation makes it easy to follow.
If you have a good tube amp (it does not need to be big), you should just record your amp with (pre-amplified) shure sm57 microphone connected to your audio interface. That is the best method if you want to have warm and rich sound. I was a bit suprised this wasn't mentioned.
This video was for methods that give people a way to connect their guitar directly to a computer so they can use plugins. Recording an amp with a microphone is definitely a great way to record guitar, but it's not the point of this video.
Is there a way to connect an electric guitar directly to a PC just to have the electric guitar make noise?
I already have an electric guitar headphone jack that switches to a USB plug at the other end of the cable. It is plugged into the PC but no sound comes out.
I tried a handful of amplifier software but none of them made any sound come out.
Does that mean the headphone jack to USB is worthless and I have to find another headphone jack that connects to the mic port in the PC? If I did that, would sound just start to come out of the PC when even I use the electric guitar without any need for any extra hardware or software?
I don't care about quality of sound or features. I just want to the electric guitar to make any sound come out as I only have an electric guitar and a headphone jack to USB cable.
Cheers.
One thing not mentioned here is how to monitor the sound. A lot of computers will have lag between your playing and the output of the sound. If this is the case then plug your headphones or speakers into the audio interface, not the computer.
I have a Yamaha AG06, which is a USB-powered mixer / audio interface. It has a "loopback" facility, which allows me to play a backing track from a computer program to the mixer, add vocal / guitar parts, and send the mix back to the same computer for recording on another program. I love it. It's inexpensive, too.
I also have a USB DAC to connect my computer (a Mac Mini) to my hi-fi.
What about a guitar cable that has a USB on one end? I have Rocksmith for Xbox and it came with such a cable. Then you'd just need the software. Way cheaper than getting a special box.
Ive been using my old rocksmith adapter, the latency is a bit weird but it does work
Suuuper helpful all in one video, blew my brains out. Sub and like for this!
I appreciate you use my exact amp for method 3, now I dont have to look :)
Hi, thank for the vid. It’s really helpful. But many people say we need a DI Box to record guitar before connect to audio interface, is it true that DI box is necessary?
If the audio interface is designed to accept instrument inputs, a DI box isn't necessary. Some people use them anyway, but you don't need to.
Hello Aaron. I'm glad I've found your channel and this video in particular. I'm a guitarist with decades of playing as an amateur, but embarrassingly I've been mostly bereft of any understanding of how best to record my playing. I'm off to get myself an audio interface! Thank you.
Once you learn the basics of recording and how to use a DAW (check out my other videos and guides on the website), I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Have fun!
Very Excellent and concise video covering the subject. Absolutely perfect as a "Getting started" video for someone who isn't quite sure like I was. Thanks very much and keep up the good work. I will be back
Using line-in sometimes is okay, if you just want to try different amps, pedals etc. on budget like 1$ (buying 6.3mm To 3.5mm Adapter) it is the best choice imo. But audio quality may be bad like you said, and there is a latency, so recording your guitar become an asspain
Don't buy the scarlet solo 3rd gen. I'm not saying because it sucks because it doesn't it's actually quite good I'm just saying spend that extra cash for the 2i2, you'll have an XLR and 1/4 in one hookup and the secondary 1/4 hookup like as well.
Excellent, that was super helpful and comprehensive, really appreciated.
Way over my head. I use GarageBand with a cable that connects from my Fender to the USB port at the back of my iMac. The USB end of the cable has some little box with a blue light on it that makes the connection work.
lol--like I said, "way over my head" . . .
I know this sounds strange, but Amazon sells electric guitar to USB cables that have a digitizer hidden inside the cable. $12
Lol it's a bit noisy for high gain effects. If I turn on Amplitube with a high gain effect, tons of noise. But I also have RX 10, I can have that take out the noise in the chain before Amplitube.
What about cheap USB mixers like the Yamaha-G4/M4s the Teyun Q-12/ Q-22 and so on and so forth? are those also good for recording guitar?
Guitar Players!!! I own a Samson G-Track Pro. The best ever to record if you looking for something quick and simple. It has headphone output and instrument input. I only wish the audio quality was a notch better...but if you sing and play guitar(electric/accoustic) it's really the simplest and fastest way I've come across thus far...oh I've even successfully recorded with a bass guitar..
Do you need very good pc/laptop for audio interface and amp simulator? I think to buy a cheap 300-400€ laptop to do the work. Only i want to play in my bedroom for my fun (but i want decent sound).
What is the least expensive option? I just want to be able to use Yousician on my PC with more accuracy than using a microphone.
You can buy super cheap audio interfaces from eBay, Amazon, or similar sites that will work fine.
I plugged my guitar into boss gt1, and i connected gt1 to computer wth midi cable. I want to use midi guitar app in my computer but sound out put is not from midi guitar app fx. But from gt1 itself. Can anyone help?
thanks for uploading this video. its really helpful. could you please suggest which software we can use for capturing and editing sound?
Check out my other videos and guides on the website as it covers all of the options in detail.
I am having difficult time to know what is the best way for me to record my guitar sound with what i have in hand. Your video realy helped me out.. Thanks
Simple usb-guitar cables are cheap - but they do have issues - mainly signal level and sound quality. However… I gave up with going direct to PC and ended up using an old analog iRig device to my tablets - and anything else that has a trrs audio jack socket. And If I need to work on the PC - I just export the recordings from the tablets!
Do I have to use the amp if I connect my guitar to my computer by audio interface?
No, you don't have to use your amp at all. You could record direct then use one of these plugins for your guitar tone: guitargearfinder.com/guides/best-guitar-plugins/
I own a Fender Mustang Micro, which is technically a headphone amp, it has USB on it which is used to charge it, but if you turn on the Mustang Micro and plug it into your guitar, you can record using the Mustang Micro, and it seems to work fine for me... Though to be fair, I have only did it two or three times, and I don't exactly have the best software for it probably lol.
My Amp (Randall rg80) has an xlr speaker emulated output but I couldn't get a signal out of it when plugging into my interface. Can you help me with that?
Thanks for your good video and I fount an adapter (SAT UB-1) that can connect headphones by connecting to the amplifier speaker terminal on etsy.
and how do i connect it directly to my computer???????? i was looking for only that one method because i dont have the oder options ta hand ))))))))):
How are you lads listening to the playback? Actual monitors or the computer speakers?
I have a FireWire focusrite interface and I don't Need an amp in my room anymore since 10 years.
been trying to find a good sim amp for a while without spending a penny closest ive got is yo amped roots but without about 200 plugins it sounds meh
If you buy a USB interface Make Sure it will work with your Version of Windows,
For real quickies nothing beats a USB mic with built in Instrument input and Headphone output.
The mic input jack on pc/laptops definitely sound brutal literally no matter how you try and adjust the sound lol.. .Pure fax there.
if you are a metal guitarist ... none of these will really work. computers or laptops can’t handle such high gain and distortion. it sounds super gritty and terrible. the best thing to do is METHOD 3. set a microphone up infront of the amplifier speaker cone and find a sweet spot. i tried many different things and method 3 is the best..
I ve connected my vox tonelab st with my computer but i want to use it with Guitar Rig but both the sounds of Guitar rig and effects pedals are mixing up 🙏🙏🙏
I have an electric guitar and sadly I have lost my amp and aux cord I don’t want to buy anything for it because I have other things that I need to buy with my money but i still want to play it is there any wireless options like an app for your phone?
What about synching up cameras/tablets video to the sound recorded by the interface?Can you plug the camera into the computor and just run them simultaneously and they will show up and be recorded at the same time?
Most people who shoot video will sync them together later on in a video editing program. Just clap your hands or hit the strings at the very start of a take to get a loud audio spike, then you can use that to sync the video to the audio.
Wouldn't connecting pedals into an interface fry it? Heard something about it but I'm not sure
Another way that can work very well is to connect with a USB equipped mixer.
i -lug my guitar into mic input. works fine for me. What are the problems you, guys faced with this setup?
if I want to connect my pedal to the audio interface to play along with songs is it possible? the audio interface has a aux in to connect the mp3 player or whatever source I'm using?
I have a USB guitar that I can plug in directly to my iMac in a USB port, and then I can use GarageBand to record music
hi how i connect my amplifier and my guitar to my pc, my amplifier has only one exit and its a jack 6,3
Would it be possible for me to connect my amp directly to an audio interface?
Depends on your amp. Some have suitable outputs (eg: headphones out, line out) that can connect directly to your interface, while others don't. What amp do you use?
@@AaronMatthies I have a pretty compact little amp i got with my guitar that i bought on amazon. it is a GA-20, and one of the first things i thought when seeing the headphone jack was wondering if i can just get an adapter to hook it straight to my pc to get like a mic output from it.
Yes you can connect the headphone jack either to an audio interface or directly to your PC's line input jack.
I use a jack to usb cable, a rocksmith type cable does the job very well and doesn't sound bad
Or you can get a Rocksmith cable and directly connect your guitar. :P
Plugging my electric bass in the mic port basically gives me a makeshift distortion effect and it's actually very usefull since I play mostly muse and simmilar stuff.
So clear and informative. Just what I needed. Many thanks!
I really thought I need a D.I box to comnect my guitar and effects to my Interface.
YESSSS!! A tutorial which rememebrs that money is a thing lol
I’m new to all this but it seems I can use my computer jack output to my hi fi amp and use that as a practice amp - is that right? Cheers
Will this work for a line 6 spider 3 Amp with an fbv express mk II
when i plug my guitar dirrectly to laptop it doesn't detect my guitar
Gosh I'd wish youd just get straight to the point.... great vid danke
i terst mustang micro fender buy usb c to usb a to laptop into ableton live and it's doesn't work
I'm new to this but found it very interesting. I will buy a interface and give it a go. Many thanks.
With 3.5mm plug directly into the input socket.
i use a interface to connect my bass to my computer but the line in works fine to . for me the sound is cristal clear ... maybe your line in or cable is crap mate !
Can someone give me a tip on playing guitar/bass and having that sound really good on video?
i hava a interface and it still sounds crap, i tried every free plugin and nothing. i want a metallica sound
I can also recommend the Rocksmith real tone cable it goes to USB
IT'S NOT EASY AS JUST "PLUG IT IN AND YOU'RE GOOD!"
LIES!
I connect my Focusrite, plugin my guitar, nothing.... no sound!
the midi (Focusrite itself registers the instrument but not the computer)
I've tried the frequency levels the combinations of input and output still NOTHING!!!!
my key board plugs and plays easily.
BUT.... will not pick up my guitar.
WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?
PLEASE HELP, I'M LOSING MY F***ING MIND TRYING TO FIGURE THIS SHIT OUT.
What DAW are you using? I'm happy to help out, but I need more details on your setup.
I can't find the USB port on my 1991 Fender amp.
I cannot make it through connection with fx pedal to laptop💔
Is using the rocksmith usb cable to record guitar good?