Can someone help with this please?
I have looked into home recording and am slowly getting the gist of what I need, but still some gaps missing.
Ok, so:
Option 1. I was going to get a Line 6 UX1 or UX2 as it comes with POD FARM and has a range of effects and Amp Models
Option 2. Mic up my Cab and record my real Amp sound into the interface as I have lots of effects on the Pedalboard.
Option 3. Go for an interface other than a Line 6, like a Focusrite, only one problem, the Focusrite only comes with limited effects on the plug-in suite, no modulation or delay, so if I go for an interface without multi effects built in, where do I get my effects that I want without using my pedalboard. This is a big missing piece of the jigsaw.
I've heard of stuff like Guitar Rig and Amplitube, but have no idea of their application. Would a plain interface require something like Guitar Rig?
In the end I want to be able to record and mix Guitar, Bass, Synth/Keys and Drums(obviously not real drums).
Thanks for any help.
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+1 to Option 2.
The emergence of software guitar FX and the Line 6 kit was mainly in response to those that did not HAVE a good guitar amp/FX setup or/and, the capability, socially, to play it.
If you have the kit and the space and the opportunity AND get the sound you want*, go for it!
You seem of an experimental bent? If so do not, I implore you, cheap out on the most basic of Audio Interfaces. The F'rite 2i2 is excellent for what it does but it is limited. The Steinberg UR22 is better IMHO but I would urge you to save a bit more for an 8i6 or, my best reccy, the Native Instruments KA6. This comes with Cubase LE6 and Kontakt Player and 3G of samples and neatly solves the drums problem!
Note too that you can split the output of the guitar and feed the AI directly on one channel then mic up the other. You then have a "clean take" that you can post process if you wish...Also read up on "Re-amping".
*Heh! Just because you have a super sounding, snorting FX and amp rig does not mean recording that sound will be easy. Considerable experiment and faffing will be required!
Dave.
Also, I know plenty of musicians who are great live to jam with but sound ropey on record due to either tone or performance. But I don't know anyone who sounds good on record who isn't also awesome live. It's good feedback to hear yourself and work on music!
As far as amplitube etc, though I've not used those programs in anger generally they work with your audio drivers so that if you've got it open and look in your DAW's input tracks, the output of the modelling program will appear as an input that can be assigned to DAW tracks. OR, if not, you run the modelling program as a plugin within the DAW.
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a) Plug your guitar straight into your audio interface and add amp sims in your DAW via a plug-in (e.g. Amplitube)
b) Use a modeller between your guitar and the audio interface (e.g. Pod, G3, Axe FX)
c) Use your existing amp with a load box/IR loader (cab sim). This could be just a load box and a plug-in IR loader in your DAW or an all in one like the Two Notes Torpedo Live.
Option a) is probably the cheapest as you should be able to find free amp sim vst plug-ins that will do an OK job. Option c) will be the most expensive as something like the Torpedo will set you back almost £800! If you really want hardware between your guitar and the PC but need a really cheap option, there are a few pedals, such as the Digitech Bad Monkey that have a cab sim output.
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You could go and buy a Line 6 POD [ or equivalent unit from another manufacturer]. If you opt for a floorboard then you get an expression pedal, looper, tuner and foot switches. You can pick these up for not a lot or money on eBay and they have a USB interface so you can use them as a soundcard .. loads of amps and effects plus you could use one in front of your amp.
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