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!
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 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😅
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.
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. 🤘🏻🎸👍🏻😎
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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..
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.
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?
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..
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.
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!
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.
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" . . .
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
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 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?
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?
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.
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 🙏🙏🙏
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.
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 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?
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
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.
I cover this in the guide on my website (link in video description). You can either plug in speakers to the interface, or you can use an audio driver such as ASIO4ALL to route the audio signal to your computer speakers.
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 !
I have a Boss Katana. I run my guitar through a looper with the usb output plugged into the computer so i have access to the downloaded Boss tone studio and its many effects available on the computer screen. After i record to the looper, i change the the amp end input to the looper USB and record to the computer..Simple:/
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/
5. GraphTech Ghost pickups>GK synth>USB>computer. If you want to record multiple things, get a decent stereo matched pair of pencil type cardioid condenser mics. I love AKG 451's, but they are $495 apiece, and that's a nogo. I found a pair of Chinese AKG...tributes...that give me 90% of the 451's for $115 or so. They sound quite good, actually. Getting a stereo pair allows you to do more with stereo patterns and setups. Note: It's not a 57. Condenser's have delicate diaphragms that can easily crinkle if too much air is pushed at it, so they need to be a foot or two back, but that's about where the speaker starts to become more cohesive, so yay! for serendipity. If you just want to record an amp, go get a real Shure SM 57 and you're done. I've used 57's and 58's to nail down kickdrums on stage before immediately using them as mics with no issues. (Note to aspiring sound engineers: if you don't have a kickdrum mic for whatever reason, the proximity effect on a SM 58 can give you a nice, reasonably flat response that will certainly get your through the gig.) The upshot is you pay for the sonic quality that many lower priced mics don't have, which gives you more data to manipulate without compromising frequency response. Get the highest quality preamp you can afford as well. It shouldn't be the bottleneck on the way to the computer. I prefer true high voltage Altec tube preamps from the 50's and 60's, but talk about scarce as hen's teeth, and expensive as sin. Pawn shops often have decent interfaces a good prices. Another option is an actual mixer with usb, which gives you even more flexibility as far as inputs. Put a stereo pair in the room and stick a 57 on your amp, and I promise you that you will be able to mix a fairly pure representation of what your guitar sounds like. A quick way to check the quality of the interface is to crank the mic gain all the way up on all channels, then see how much noise(hiss)shows up. The less the better, of course. Have fun, kids.
Once you learn how to use them, great quality is possible with either option. I'd suggest thinking about other aspects such as the flexibility of changing amp settings after recording (audio interface), if you're able to record your amp at full volume without neighbors complaining (mic), or if you want to use different amp tones compared to what physical amps you own.
If your macbook has a line input jack, you can connect it to the headphones output from your amp. Just keep in mind that you won't get a dry guitar input like you would from an audio interface.
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.
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/
Me: *can't do all the methods*
😢 true shlt
Broke guitarist rise
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
This is great; I don't have space to store a big ass amp.
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😁
Black metal artists be using the method you said not to use
At last!
A really helpful tuturial not just trying to sell us stuff
Thanks Aaron
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/
No bullshitting, Straight to the point, Subscribed!
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😅
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.
Thank you so much!
I got the Scarlett... Tought it didnt work.. but you showed me it!
Method 5: If your guitar has an USB jack simply put in an USB cable and connect it to your computer.
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. 🤘🏻🎸👍🏻😎
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
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.
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
Finally someone who explained it in a simple easy to understand manner.
Thank you
You sound like the guy that narrates getting over it
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.
Hello! Help me please!
I have Engl Ironball SE (like Revv G20). How can I connect my guitar to a computer without using microphone?
I dont need any of these, I built my own simple guitar interface from scratch and it sounds great.
Cool dude 👍
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.
Directly to the point and Very good presentation makes it easy to follow.
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?
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!
Ive been using my old rocksmith adapter, the latency is a bit weird but it does work
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suuuper helpful all in one video, blew my brains out. Sub and like for this!
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
I have a FireWire focusrite interface and I don't Need an amp in my room anymore since 10 years.
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 appreciate you use my exact amp for method 3, now I dont have to look :)
The mic input jack on pc/laptops definitely sound brutal literally no matter how you try and adjust the sound lol.. .Pure fax there.
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.
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.
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..
i hava a interface and it still sounds crap, i tried every free plugin and nothing. i want a metallica sound
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.
YESSSS!! A tutorial which rememebrs that money is a thing lol
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!
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?
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.
Can someone give me a tip on playing guitar/bass and having that sound really good on video?
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" . . .
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
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 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.
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?
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!
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 🙏🙏🙏
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 ))))))))):
I can't find the USB port on my 1991 Fender amp.
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.
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.
How are you lads listening to the playback? Actual monitors or the computer speakers?
For real quickies nothing beats a USB mic with built in Instrument input and Headphone output.
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?
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 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?
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
i -lug my guitar into mic input. works fine for me. What are the problems you, guys faced with this setup?
Wouldn't connecting pedals into an interface fry it? Heard something about it but I'm not sure
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
If you buy a USB interface Make Sure it will work with your Version of Windows,
Hi, I have a Yamaha FGX700SC, what sort of setup would you suggest I use to connect it to my computer to record/play for people via chat, etc? Thanks!
hi how i connect my amplifier and my guitar to my pc, my amplifier has only one exit and its a jack 6,3
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.
Another way that can work very well is to connect with a USB equipped mixer.
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
When using an I/O interface, will they require studio speakers plugged into the I/O, or can we just use the computer speakers as audio out?
I cover this in the guide on my website (link in video description). You can either plug in speakers to the interface, or you can use an audio driver such as ASIO4ALL to route the audio signal to your computer speakers.
I really thought I need a D.I box to comnect my guitar and effects to my Interface.
I use a jack to usb cable, a rocksmith type cable does the job very well and doesn't sound bad
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
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 !
I have a Boss Katana. I run my guitar through a looper with the usb output plugged into the computer so i have access to the downloaded Boss tone studio and its many effects available on the computer screen. After i record to the looper, i change the the amp end input to the looper USB and record to the computer..Simple:/
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/
Gosh I'd wish youd just get straight to the point.... great vid danke
Or you can get a Rocksmith cable and directly connect your guitar. :P
i terst mustang micro fender buy usb c to usb a to laptop into ableton live and it's doesn't work
5. GraphTech Ghost pickups>GK synth>USB>computer.
If you want to record multiple things, get a decent stereo matched pair of pencil type cardioid condenser mics. I love AKG 451's, but they are $495 apiece, and that's a nogo. I found a pair of Chinese AKG...tributes...that give me 90% of the 451's for $115 or so. They sound quite good, actually. Getting a stereo pair allows you to do more with stereo patterns and setups. Note: It's not a 57. Condenser's have delicate diaphragms that can easily crinkle if too much air is pushed at it, so they need to be a foot or two back, but that's about where the speaker starts to become more cohesive, so yay! for serendipity. If you just want to record an amp, go get a real Shure SM 57 and you're done. I've used 57's and 58's to nail down kickdrums on stage before immediately using them as mics with no issues. (Note to aspiring sound engineers: if you don't have a kickdrum mic for whatever reason, the proximity effect on a SM 58 can give you a nice, reasonably flat response that will certainly get your through the gig.) The upshot is you pay for the sonic quality that many lower priced mics don't have, which gives you more data to manipulate without compromising frequency response. Get the highest quality preamp you can afford as well. It shouldn't be the bottleneck on the way to the computer. I prefer true high voltage Altec tube preamps from the 50's and 60's, but talk about scarce as hen's teeth, and expensive as sin. Pawn shops often have decent interfaces a good prices. Another option is an actual mixer with usb, which gives you even more flexibility as far as inputs. Put a stereo pair in the room and stick a 57 on your amp, and I promise you that you will be able to mix a fairly pure representation of what your guitar sounds like. A quick way to check the quality of the interface is to crank the mic gain all the way up on all channels, then see how much noise(hiss)shows up. The less the better, of course. Have fun, kids.
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
Which quality is better? Record amp with mic, or audio interface through laptop?
Once you learn how to use them, great quality is possible with either option. I'd suggest thinking about other aspects such as the flexibility of changing amp settings after recording (audio interface), if you're able to record your amp at full volume without neighbors complaining (mic), or if you want to use different amp tones compared to what physical amps you own.
Just bought an Orange 12 amp, can i connect it directly to my macbook or should i use a digital interface?
If your macbook has a line input jack, you can connect it to the headphones output from your amp. Just keep in mind that you won't get a dry guitar input like you would from an audio interface.
With 3.5mm plug directly into the input socket.