Get me started on recording guitar to computer.

[Dukeofibanez]

I've never done this at home.
I just need to be pointed in the right direction on what gear I will need for a cheap home set up.
Mainly this will be for reviewing gear.
Pretty much all I have are some Mics and a mixer.
Interface? Software?
Must be compatible with Vista home.

I've heard its not great for doing this stuff but its what I have.
Believe me if I could get a Macbook now I would.

Any help would be appreciated.

Derek

[Dukeofibanez]

Doing a little more research Ive found that some people like Audacity, and its Vista compat.
I guess what I really need is an interface that works with Vista.

[stratology]

The computer and recording software are the least important part. Most important part is the monitor speakers - you have to be able to hear what you are doing. You will also need an audio interface. Firewire is a better choice than USB. Most interfaces come with recording software, like Cubase.

Next step are better mics, next step better mic preamps - but you won't need either to get started...

[Dukeofibanez]

Thanks.
Well I'm looking to record my new amp an Orange Dual Terror. Maybe give a review. I want to mic up my cab and record to PC. Its seem like every Audio Interface I find doesn't work with Vista.
This is a fairly new CPU, I'm guessing it has the firewire plug ins.

[joel]

I got a Lexicon Alpha from GC for about $100. I plug it into my vista box. Came bundled with cubase. I plug a SM57 into it. It goes into the computer through a USB cable. Seems to work OK.

[stratology]

Originally Posted by Dukeofibanez

This is a fairly new CPU, I'm guessing it has the firewire plug ins.

If you don't know what Firewire ports and cables look like, you'll find images here.

If it's a modern machine, it may have Firewire 800, which is backwards compatible with Firewire 400. Most audio interfaces use Firewire 400.

[Dukeofibanez]

Well I choose an audio interface.
What I really need to know is how would you synch a video to your recording you make with the amp?

Much like this guy does. Do you cut the audio from the camera and add your recording?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaAwc...eature=related

Not as elaborate as looping all of the tracks though.