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Connecting Your Guitar To Your Computer
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Dec 10 2007, 02:24 AM
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What do I need to connect my guitar to my computer through my Digitech GNX4 and also a Line 6 POD X3 Live which I may be getting for Christmas.

I know there are things that you plug into a USB port is that what I need? Also what are those called?

Thanks for the help in advance.

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buckjones
Dec 10 2007, 02:29 AM
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They should come with the proper cables to connect them to your computer... Two types of connections would be USB and Firewire but I'm not sure if they both have them. Of course there are different types of USB and Firewire cables the devices should have that included so I wouldn't worry about it.

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Dec 10 2007, 02:30 AM
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Also one more question. How do you get good sounds out of a multi-effects processor/amp, effects modeler. I know this has been brought up before but I can't find it.

Someone told me it isn't good playing it through a tube amp (which I have a Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100 Silver Edition) So what should I play them through.

QUOTE (buckjones @ Dec 9 2007, 08:29 PM) *
They should come with the proper cables to connect them to your computer... Two types of connections would be USB and Firewire but I'm not sure if they both have them. Of course there are different types of USB and Firewire cables the devices should have that included so I wouldn't worry about it.

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My GNX4 didn't come with cables to plug it in with.

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buckjones
Dec 10 2007, 02:33 AM
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Oh sorry... Lemme check it out for you.

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Dec 10 2007, 02:35 AM
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Ok.

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Dec 10 2007, 02:38 AM
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It uses USB... It uses the small USB connection to the normal USB... I can't remember what it's called... If you go here: http://www.guitarcenter.com/DigiTech-GNX4-...231-i1124390.gc and click on the pic that shows the back side it shows the USB connection I'm talking about.

The connection is called A Male to B Male...

Here's a link to the cable: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1091099783522

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Dec 10 2007, 02:38 AM
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Pod X3 L:ive comes with everything you need to make cool recordings of your guitar over USB ...

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Ok, now what cables do I need to hook it up to my laptop and what software do I use to play through it?

One more thing also, when playing through a computer, can you hear what your playing right through the speakers at that moment, or do you need to record it first because I don't want to be able to only record but practice through it also.

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Dec 10 2007, 02:42 AM
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You will probably be able to hear it but unfortunately there will be a delay between the time you pick to the time it reaches the speakers... And yes the USB is the connection you need for your laptop too.

The software you use will depend on what the Digitech is compatible with. The Pod is compatible with tons of recording software.

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QUOTE (buckjones @ Dec 9 2007, 08:42 PM) *
You will probably be able to hear it but unfortunately there will be a delay between the time you pick to the time it reaches the speakers... And yes the USB is the connection you need for your laptop too.


Ok, what is a good cable to use for this?

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USB my friend. With an A Male connector to a B Male connector.

This is the guy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1091099783522

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Dec 10 2007, 02:47 AM
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Oh ok, i thought i'd need something like this.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Son...ndle?sku=241580

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Dec 10 2007, 02:49 AM
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Nope your Digitech is an interface all in itself... And it should have came with software for recording.

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QUOTE (buckjones @ Dec 9 2007, 08:49 PM) *
Nope your Digitech is an interface all in itself... And it should have came with software for recording.


Yeah it did come with the software. Is Cakewalk good?

Sorry about all the questions, i'm new to this stuff.

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No prob! Yeah Cakewalk is easy to start with (hence the name)... That should get your rollin cause you don't want to start out crazy. From what I know about the Digitech is that it actually has tons of features including a MIDI drum machine.

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Dec 10 2007, 02:56 AM
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QUOTE (buckjones @ Dec 9 2007, 08:52 PM) *
No prob! Yeah Cakewalk is easy to start with (hence the name)... That should get your rollin cause you don't want to start out crazy. From what I know about the Digitech is that it actually has tons of features including a MIDI drum machine.


Yeah, it has a drum machine and all. Hopefully I get the Line 6 POD X3 Live also.

Another thing i've been looking at is this.

http://www.amplitube.com/Main.html?AT2OverviewStompIO

I think i'm going to start reading through all of the information about recording that Andrew has posted so I can learn more about it.

Thanks for your help, it is greatly appreciated.

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Thats cool but I would totally stick with the Pod!!! Line 6 has won tons of awards for their effects and interfaces and I know Mr. Cockburn would agree with me on this that Line 6 and the Pod hardware is truly one of the greatest effects stations ever made biggrin.gif

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QUOTE (buckjones @ Dec 9 2007, 08:58 PM) *
Thats cool but I would totally stick with the Pod!!! Line 6 has won tons of awards for their effects and interfaces and I know Mr. Cockburn would agree with me on this that Line 6 and the Pod hardware is truly one of the greatest effects stations ever made biggrin.gif


Ok, well I own the GNX4 right now so I will probably use that also. But I will definitely try to get my hands on that POD.

Do you know how to add patches like these to a workstation.

http://www.digitech.com/soundcomm/guitar_l...p?productid=199

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Yeah the Digitech is tons of fun and has some excellent effects and I like the way it's setup.

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Do you know how to add patches to it. I added a link to them in the post above.

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