Anyone know how to record to a computer ?
who's_pearljam?
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This is where I am at my stupidest!
I just got an Ibook, with usb ports and firewire and Garage band software, which I may or may not use long term. I'll probably get protools later.
I've got amps everywhere, guitars all over, cords and mikes.
Now all I have to do is get the music into the computer! I want to mike the amp into the computer. Does anyone know the best way , or a way to connect? What type of interface?
That way I can help "reverb" who wants to know if "garage band" is any good!
I just got an Ibook, with usb ports and firewire and Garage band software, which I may or may not use long term. I'll probably get protools later.
I've got amps everywhere, guitars all over, cords and mikes.
Now all I have to do is get the music into the computer! I want to mike the amp into the computer. Does anyone know the best way , or a way to connect? What type of interface?
That way I can help "reverb" who wants to know if "garage band" is any good!
Be kind, man
Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
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Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
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i bet there are some that interface via USB and/or firewire. i've never looked into though since i've never had a good enough computer to record with and i have the standalone 8-track.
It is amazing, that for the amount of stuff I have around and have used, it's that 1 inch space between the end of the mike cord and the computer that has always baffled me!
I've always just used standalone stuff, too.
Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
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http://www.music123.com/Department/?d=7&dd=954728573
There it is, $149 m audio mobile pre usb,
Cool. Thanks exhausted.
Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
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If that interface doesn't work, I'll tape the recorder to the computer. Then 'posting' it, will involve mailing the whole shebang to whoever wants to listen!
Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
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Easy.
Download this software (Kazaa): Magix Music Maker Deluxe 2004
(or buy it)
It´s a great 86 track recorder, super user-friendly. Just plug your instrument or mic in your PC sound card, press REC, and that´s it.
Regards,
Gonzalo
Thanks for the input,Gonzalo.
I may try that program, but I am still trying to plug the mike in to something!:(
I have a laptop Ibook, so it needs a place to plug the mike in! They make usb adapters and all, I guess I just have to find them.!
Cheers
Bob
Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
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You could just plug your mic into a soundboard, then plug the soundboard into the computer's Line In jack, assuming you have a soundboard to use. Those USB systems are pretty cool, too, and you should definitely be able to use that. But if you have a Line In on your soundcard, and a soundboard, and the right cable (whatever output from the soundboard to 1/8" mini stereo jack), then you can just do that.
I have a 16 track Mackie board, not the most portable!
No line in, but I saw the Tascam thing that you recommended on the other thread, just a little interface to go straight in to usb. That looks better than the audio mobile one.
Poiifect!.... Nyah nyah!
Thanks MIG
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The DigiDesign USB box is my favorite, but it's a bit pricey, and I don't think you can use it with anything but ProTools (although it comes with ProTools LE, a big plus for me). Here it is:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040205211623150131025144468229/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/240469/
Line 6 has a modeler interface for guitar inputs, it's not very versatile (really only for guitar) but it's worth mentioning for bare guitar tracks:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040205211623150131025144468229/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/482232/
And the one I was very curious about, a new unit from Mackie:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Spike/
To really use that system, though, you should go firewire, like Mark of the Unicorn:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040205211623150131025144468229/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/240116/