Topic: Playing onto a computer
I'm not one for technology. How can I record onto my laptop? Is there some sort of cord I can get to plug into my laptop and record a sound file straight onto the computer?
No laughing.
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- Olly
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Re: Playing onto a computer
Yes just plug into the line in or mic socket - or get an audio interface if you're really up for it!
I assume you are going to record electric?
- jamesd74
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Re: Playing onto a computer
I can if you wish send you a copy of mixcraft free of charge with a k~~~~~gen it really easy to us just plug instrument into your mic socket and hit arm and then record and your away.
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Re: Playing onto a computer
run sound recorder ( programs-->accessories-->entertainment-->sound recorder )read the help
files and start recording ..if you want to get serious download soundforge or something
similar ( see james's post )
you dont need a dedicated soundcard for starters
if you have no interface use a git lead with a mini jack on one end so you can plug into
the mic i/p of your soundcard or use a mic ( for acc ) with the same type of plug
if you have a small mixer ( interface ) plug that into the line i/p..plug your git or mic into the mixer
and record from that
the computer ins ( and outs )are stereo..using 3.5mm stereo mini jacks ( usually )
usb interfaces are available but i wouldn't use one personally
Last edited by polyal (10-04-11 07:45:18)
- mikeyBoab
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Re: Playing onto a computer
Olly wrote:
Yes just plug into the line in or mic socket - or get an audio interface if you're really up for it!
I assume you are going to record electric?
Yeah, I want to use the acoustic electric. So I can just go to the local guitar shop and say "I need a cord that'll allow me to plug the guitar into the computer" without the sales assistant reaching for the panic button?
Re: Playing onto a computer
or get a spare lead and put a 3.5mm jack on one end ( this will plug into the mic i/p of your computer )
this will cost you about 20p instead of some silly price a shop will charge you
you can also get a guitar to usb cable
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=guit … m270.l1313
- mikeyBoab
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Re: Playing onto a computer
polyal wrote:
you can also get a guitar to usb cable
THAT'S what I need!
