Recording audio onto laptop using bass pod xt live

[Bobon]

I'm looking to recording some very basic basslines with the bass pod xt live into ableton. Would I have to buy an external soundcard or could I hook it straight up to laptop?

Thanks.

Ps be gentle. I'm a noob.

[jpTron]

The way you connect it to your computer to transfer patches and settings. USB, straight up. Just set it in Ableton and you're good to go.