Recording to computer

[Nick901]

Can someone please recommend what gear (inexpensive) I should use to record to my computer? Sound mixer, mike, etc.
Thanks!

[bassplayerbob]

Subscribed...I would like to know too.

[fivestringgecko]

I use a Line6 Toneport UX1 with either Cubase or Cool Edit Pro and it works great. Except if you have a 64-bit version of Windows. lol (driver issues). It didn't work so great on my new laptop, so I keep my old desktop PC around for kicks.

The Toneport comes with Pod Farm software, which has quite a few modeled pedals. It actually sounds pretty good and I don't have to drag out my pedalboard if I want some effects on my sound. One GLARING oversight is that it doesn't have a good envelope filter.

On my laptop, I use a Cakewalk UA-25EX USB interface and go into Cubase. Works pretty slick, but I do miss the Podfarm software.

EDIT: The Cakewalk is a more expensive option, though. I picked up the Toneport for $99 and I can record anything that I can plug in with an XLR or 1/4" cable... drum machine, keyboard, bass... I even mic'd up a set of wind chimes once.

EDIT AGAIN: and yeah... you can run effects on anything you record with the Toneport. Imagine the fun of the windchimes with fuzz & delay. lol

5sg.

[Hutzbordello]

i just use a vt bass with a nifty 1/4th and 1/8th converters in one cable from radioshack, then jus plug in my bass.

[fivestringgecko]

Originally Posted by Hutzbordello

i just use a vt bass with a nifty 1/4th and 1/8th converters in one cable from radioshack, then jus plug in my bass.

That's certainly an option (and almost certainly the most inexpensive) if you already have some form of recording software on your computer. You don't have much control over the recording (levels, editing and such) that way though.

I've never tried one, but I just remembered seeing ads for the AxePort Pro. Always thought about trying one, but have the Toneport so just never got around to it, I guess.

5sg.