

I had a similar type interface from M-Audio and it worked fine. It comes bundled with Studio One® Artist DAW software for Mac and Windows. PreSonus AudioBox USB which has two line inputs for guitar or mic, a headphone jack and connects to computer via USB and also has monitor out jacks.

The Line 6 Pod systems as mentioned by manejar are great.Īnother option that should work would be a simple audio interface such as this one There are many ways to accomplish what you want to do - silent monitoring with headphones and recording of your guitar on computer. If you can't tell the difference in quality then stay with what you've got. What can you win using an interface? Google Amplitube and Guitar Rig and listen to the audio demos, that should be enough for you to decide if its worth getting an interface. You will need at least 1 input to have a "pre-amp" because an electric guitar signal needs amplifying. Audio interface can mean for music instruments or for connecting up a 5.1 surround sound, so make sure you get an audio interface that is for instruments.

You load VST's (plugins) inside a DAW.Īudio interface can be internal or external but external is more popular as you can put it on your desk and easily plug in your instruments. Ableton is a DAW, Guitar Rig Pro can be a VST. Far better explanations already out there than I can give. Yes, DAW is a category of software, digital audio workstation. If you have a slow computer you will notice a delay coming into play as you add more virtual "pedals" and "effects". Most delay will be from processing the sound in the software (e.g. A good audio interface will not introduce any noticeable delay, mine is 1.4ms. No amp needed, all done digitally (emulators are getting very good). You can get a good second hand one for cheap and will have many uses for the recording musician.

As for DAW, if your just recording guitar then you don't need anything fancy.Īudio interface needs to be low latency (So there is little delay), and have low noise on the pre-amp. This also gives you access to many amps for creativity purposes. Open it inside your DAW as a VST (and record it). Guitar rig pro / Amplitube are processing software that emulate amps and effects. Guitar > Guitar Cable > Audio Interface > Firewire > Laptop > (Guitar Rig Pro) > DAW. I would not recommend using the AUX output of your amp to record.
