playing though computer

[kipper]

hi all i have heard a lot about playing guitar though computers direct. i have an ampworks signal processor and would like to play though that and the computer. the computer has a sound card. what other gear do i need i have seen some usg to guitar interface stuff.
how do i do this please, is it as simple as just pluging into input on computer?? asking before i damage anything. thanks peter

[sixchannel]

I use a Korg Ampworks for my recordings and for home practise.The output goes into my PC via Line In.
HTH
Ian

[kipper]

so no extra connections needed usb interface ect?? just plug in and go, no software needed??
peter

[boritz]

G'day Peter,

My setup is virtually the same as Ian's (and yours).

I use a Korg AX5G output straight into the PC sound-card Line In.

You need the appropriate 6.5mm stereo to 3.5mm stereo adapters and lead.

The only software needed to play the guitar Line In is the pre-existing PC sound controls.

To play along with backing tracks I use either Winamp freeware or the bog-standard Windows Media Player.

To record, I use the Audacity freeware - which will play the backing track and record from Line In (or other selected input) simultaneously.

Regards,
Dave.

[boritz]

May 14, 2011 23:11:27 GMT kipper said:

so no extra connections needed usb interface ect?...

P.S. to answer that question directly - No, you don't need USB for this setup.

Dave.

[kipper]

thanks for all your help dave and ian, i will get the jack reducer and give it a go, peter

[kipper]

i have pluged in and get no sound. peter

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Peter,
Your line input might be turned off in the sound settings of your computer.
Regards,
Charlie

[shadfan4]

Depending on the quality of your motherboard soundcard (if a laptop), you may suffer from latency problems going via the line in. If this does occur you will need a soundcard either external (USB,Firewire etc) or if using a desktop PC maybe an internal card, both, will use A.S.I.O drivers to reduce latency.


Mike.

[TonyL]

Hi

I record on my PC by simply connecting the headphone socket on my amp to the line in on my PC without any problems. I use Audacity to record and there is a facility within it to allow for any latency. On my PC it's negligible regarding hearing what you play, 187 milliseconds, but it is just noticable if you mix the backing and recorded tracks together. Luckily you can set the latency value in Audacity and it automatically makes the correction for you.

Like the new microwave Charlie ;D ;D

[kipper]

hi all i`m still not having any luck getting sound with guitar though computer. i have brought a guitar lead with usb connection and still no sound. i think charlie is right and sound input is turned off. if so how do i turn it on please. i am running windows 7 and my computer is only abou 16 mths old . i can play music from real player and windows media player ok so sound works ok. can someone help me with this please. thanks peter

[garystrat]

Hi Peter

If you follow the first article on the following page under "Control Panel" this will explain how to get to the settings:

www.magnesiummedia.com/windows7/

Gary

[kipper]

thanks gary i will take a look. peter

[kipper]

thanks all finaly got there. peter

[kipper]

it was the line ine in not turned on but they dont call it that, you have to tick a box that says listen. thanks to everyone for the help. peter

[boritz]

May 18, 2011 6:03:43 GMT kipper said:

it was the line in not turned on but they dont call it that, you have to tick a box that says listen...

Glad you're underway now Peter .

Don't you love the way that Microsoft move and rename things in every 'new' release of Windows . I'm still using XP until this PC dies on me.

Regards,
Dave.