Complete newbie to this so please bear with me.
As the title suggests I want to do some basic recording of myself playing guitar, partly to have a reference to judge my own progress (only been playing 6 months) & partly to compare pickup swaps as I am upgrading the pups in some guitars.
I am just looking for a simple, easy to use, fairly cheap set up to do the above basics.
I have seen the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC202HD USB Audio Interface advertised for around £55, would that be suitable, is it easy to use ?
If so what would I need to go with the unit in terms of any extra hardware, cables etc ?
I take it that I would need some sort of software package also ?
All suggestions welcome.
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youFocusrite entry level interfaces are fine though.
For progress recordings just use your phone and record using the video function.
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There are loads to choose from but a second hand Boss GT 001 (around £100) is a good choice because it can record guitar but also has a mic input with phantom power so you could mic up an acoustic or cabinet if you wanted too.
Reaper is a good choice for software to go with it - it comes with an indefinite free trial period but is worth paying because it's really cheap for a full DAW. There are loads of instruction videos for it online
What are the reasons for avoiding the Behringer ?
Just wondering as I can get a used U-PHORIA UMC202HD for £30 but if it is unsuitable then obviously I wont get it.
I already have a multi FX (Zoom G3XN) so don"t really need another at the moment.
I see a Focusrite Scarlett Solo 2nd gen with Ableton Live lite for £80 in the Focusrite ebay store, would this be the correct model to get ?
Regards, sound interfaces M-Audio have a lot devices that can be picked up for good prices used.
But having said that Reaper is Ace and you just might click with it .
Sooo, I would say Have a look at Reaper on Youtube and see if its for you.
Behringer copies other companies' products.that's why they are cheaper, no R&D costs
If you can only afford Behringer then get it, but if you can afford the next level up, go for that. Focusrite is great value gear, I started on a 2i2 Gen I , currently using an 18i20 Gen II and love it. 8 mic pres