[wes225]

i want to get a recording thing soon so i can start writing and all that.

id prefer something that is on the computer ex USB . if not id like to Mic up my Amp and then mix it onto a CD yada yafa.

under 200$ my range.


anything good in this range for intermediate player?

[TheMissing]

I use a Line 6 TonePort UX1. It's pretty cool. That + Metal Shop add on will run you about $150.

Once you get to know the gearbox software, and learn how to manipulate the settings, it's pretty badass.

[wes225]

Originally Posted by TheMissing

I use a Line 6 TonePort UX1. It's pretty cool. That + Metal Shop add on will run you about $150.

Once you get to know the gearbox software, and learn how to manipulate the settings, it's pretty badass.

would the kind of computer you own effect latency or anything? ive heard toneports have amazing clarity and all that jive.

[Randomist]

The computer can and will effect latency, a top spec custom built system will of course have the processing power and memory to avoid bottlenecking your setup, while a slower machine might not have enough headroom and processing takes longer. This is probably more applicable on the low budget scale, as you will be relying on software to do the jobs outboard hardware could do better and without use of system resources. The Line6 is a common solution, but I'd look at some of the non-consumer-grade sound cards available too, they can be had for not too much, many include free software like protools light, and you will get extra functionality.

[Michael]

You might be able to get a PODxt for $200 and use Audacity to record with. That's what I was doing for a little while. Sounded alright.

[Ishan]

I have a Toneport + Metal Shop pack, really good for the money.

[halsinden]

Originally Posted by Michael

You might be able to get a PODxt for $200 and use Audacity to record with. That's what I was doing for a little while. Sounded alright.

audacity?

forgive the ignorance here, i don't know it...

H

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Originally Posted by Ishan

I have a Toneport + Metal Shop pack, really good for the money.

agree
what i do

Originally Posted by halsinden

audacity?

forgive the ignorance here, i don't know it...

H

Audacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder

its very basic but does the job ok

[stuh84]

Originally Posted by halsinden

audacity?

forgive the ignorance here, i don't know it...

H

Audacity is an Audio Editor/DAW, quite basic but it gets the job done

Edit: I got beat to it

[Randomist]

I've heard problems with synching tracks in audacity, it is very usable on a single track basis at least, and synch problems may be due to setup or running other programs or a number of ther factors.

for more free software you could try a linux distro such as ubuntu studio. it comes with enough studio software to get you going, and even to have a choice of which to use, just check someone has written linux drivers for your chosen hardware before you buy it (the hardware), support is mostly very good, and the simplicity of ubuntu is present (you don't need to be an ubergeek to use it)... oh yeh, its all totally free.