Starting Homerecording (with Laptop) => Toneports?, Im not really sure what I will be able to do with that, need help plz& |
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Jun 12 2008, 11:50 PM
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The best way is to try, try, try and learn. Obviously a difficult approach unless you have thousands of dollars to spend.
I'm sure a toneport will suit your current needs. Record 1:1 like you said. I think there's a review in the reviewboards you can check for more info. For recording software you suggest you have a look at Reaper. An excellent program that looks like the pro programs but doesn't do everything they do. It has everything I need though but I just want to keep things simple and straightforward, I can't stand super duper functionality with strawberry topping and umbrella drinks, puts me off. There's a program with guitarport, that I have, don't know if it's the same that comes with Toneport. It's an ok program, I have had my struggles recording an entire song smoothly. It's just not built the way I want it. But for startes, sure why not. But Reaper is better and doesn't cost you anything unless you decide to pay for it - which the developers prefer of course but they left you with the choise not to. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Jun 13 2008, 12:11 AM
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QUOTE (steve25 @ Jun 13 2008, 12:57 AM)  I thought with Reaper you have to pay for it eventually? I haven't really used it before but i thought you got a certain trial period with it until you had to pay or it's restricted in some way? No trial period, no restriction. The only limit is your conscience since you know they prefer if you pay. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Jun 13 2008, 12:17 AM
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Toneport ux1 or ux2 should suite your needs...Also if you can get cubase (or nuendo) thats great..Otherwise Reaper will do the job well too..
Just keep in mind when it comes to toneport that there are currently no drivers for windows vista 64bit (or xp 64bit) ..They are under development should come out soon... -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Jun 13 2008, 08:20 AM
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I use Toneport with an old laptop (just 512 MB Ram) and it works really well, even using Reaper and more programs in the back. You should be fine!
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Jun 13 2008, 11:14 AM
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Let me explain something briefly:
Your laptop doesn't have a good soundcard for what you wanna do. So you must buy external one. Interface like Toneport provide soundcard, preamps, and inputs for unbalanced signal ("bad" signal that comes from your guitar and it is not good for soundcard line-level input). 16 and 24bit doesn't have anything to do with 64bit in Vista. The first one is audio sampling rate, and the other one is memory mapping for CPU instructions. I'm afraid you can't use Vista and Toneport products because there are no drivers for 64bit Vista currently. Also you can't use your soundcard from laptop cause it's not suitable for what you wanna do (record and play stuff). So external soundcard would be a solution. Toneport products are cool because you get a software guitar emulator called Gearbox, and with it you can choose different amps, pedals etc. But since you can't use Toneport another options is to use a quality external soundcard and a guitar modeller software. This would be a more expensive option, because you now have to pay for two sepparate products. For example: Toneport: hardware: Toneport UX1 (for example) - ~90-100$ software: gearbox, comes bundled - free other solution hardware: external USB soundcard: EMU USB0202 ~ $120-130 software: guitar modeller software, or guitar effects processor - price can vary other solutions is one for you, an I recommend EMU card, but there are a bunch of cheaper external soundcards that are good for this use from Behringer and M-Audio - I suggest you check them out. Also there are bunch of guitar modeller softwares, and guitar processors out there, and the prices can vary. If you have any more questions feel free to ask EDIT: I just noticed the question on your last post: Q "Then I have another question: I already have an effects pedal, and toneport seems to be quite a lot about the sound and effects and so on, can I still just plug my pedal into the toneport and just use it as a 'gate' to my laptop? Or does it entirely replace amp and effects?" A It is important to tell us what kind of pedal you have. If you already have a pedal and wanna use it for recording you still need to get a proper soundcard with inputs that can take that signal and turn it into line balanced one, suitable for PC. In this case if you go back to the "other solution" part above your pedal would be in the place of a guitar processor. This post has been edited by Ivan Milenkovic: Jun 13 2008, 11:19 AM -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jun 14 2008, 01:40 PM
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No problem
 You can use you mulitFX unit along with the toneport. Just bypass the effects from the Toneport and there you go. As far as drivers for Toneport concerns I think it is best to check with Line6 support on their website. Just look eMail them, I think they will answer that question better. About other software.. WHen I said other software I thought guitar modelling software. Cubase or Sonar are DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software, that you use to record, playback, add effects, edit clips and lots of other things. Guitar modelling software only enables you to add effects to your guitar signal. Example of guitar modelling software is Guitar Rig, Amplitube etc.. But I don't think you need that since you have already a mutliFX unit. Try with Line6 support to see if the drivers fit, if it does, then go for UX1. If there ar noe drivers go for EMU USB0202, that's my suggestion. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jun 14 2008, 04:30 PM
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Well I'm pretty sure toneport WILL work on your Vista system because it is 32bit (processor is 32bit)..I heard that it only doesn't work on 64bit versions of operating systems, currently both of Vista and XP 64bit.So I guess your pretty safe there..I don't know the price difference between ux1 and ux2..Ux2 allows you to power up condenser mics etc..You may not use that option , but it may come in handy...I also like two XLR inputs on UX2 and I don't necessary plug my microphone in there...Sometimes cable from recording out of my amp etc..So if its not a drastic price difference you can go with ux2..
EDIT : ok time for good news , I just saw that line6 put out the drivers for 64bit systems too WOOOHOOO
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Jun 15 2008, 01:52 PM
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QUOTE (Hammerfest @ Jun 14 2008, 04:48 PM) Ok Great! Just one last question: As far as I understand UX2 has phantom power unlike UX1. That means that with the UX2 I can use a certain kind of microphone to record either guitar or vocals, doesnt it? What is different about those kind of microphones that need phantompower and the ones that dont? So basically: wouldnt it be a good idea for me to buy the UX2 straight away and have all possibilities open rather than finding in a few years that I want to record stuff with those 'special' microphones? That is, if I can at all use Toneport (Ill email them to find out). And then I just wanted to ask what youd recommend, Cubase or Sonar, as a DAW then? If i got it right Sonar has a drum system already inbuilt, so i wouldnt need to buy anything extra for the drums? Is that drum system in Sonar useful? Or is it better to buy Cubase and then extra drumsoftware? Greetz, Max If you plan doing some recordings with vocals and acoustic guitar and wanna do it with a higher quality then you might consider UX2. It is little more expensive than UX1, but I say if you have the money for it - go for it. UX2 is definitely a better buy because it gives you a wider range of inputs and phantom power for condenser microphones. I would say in real life situations the only thing that can be potentially useful on UX2 is that you have the option to record 2 microphones in separate channels simultaneously and on UX1 you don't have the option to do it properly (it can be done but not with a good quality to it). So if you're looking for interface that will enable you to record guitar, guitar+vocal, line in+vocal, line in+guitar then go for UX1 and buy a good vocal dynamic microphone like SM58. If you're planning to record guitar, guitar+vocal, vocal+vocal, line in+vocal, line in+guitar then buy Toneport UX2, good dynamic vocal mic like SM58 and later a entry level condenser one like Rode NT1. Regarding DAW, I think the best thing for you since you are just starting out is to buy only LE versions and try only trial versions to see what fits you the best. I would say industry standards are definitely Steinberg's products for PC, and ProTools products for MAC. That doesn't mean that these are the best ones, just most used ones in the industry. Both platforms offer a wide range of products, and LE versions offer a good functionality for a relatively small price. If you are not planning to give this much money for DAW's now, I suggest you check out - Reaper (nice basic DAW software that is FREE) - Abletone Live Lite (comes bundled with Toneport devices, so you get it FREE as well) -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jun 16 2008, 11:51 AM
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I think that toneport is a good choice,and that cubase will be enough for recording and editing.
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Jun 16 2008, 06:56 PM
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No problem m8, we've all been there. Cheers
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Jun 16 2008, 07:50 PM
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Thats why we are here mate
I'm sure you'll be satisfied with new device
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