Recording my own stuff?

[aesir6]

I was wanting to learn how to record my own bassline solo type stuff on my computer, but dont what I would need to get to do this. I dont want to have to buy much to do this cause I havent alot of money. What would you all recommend to do this? Something cheap but also for really good quality recording. I was looking at those Line6 basspod things but I wasnt sure if those were recording things, maybe im wrong, but would you have to buy a software to go with something like Line6?

Thanks for any help.

Alex

[thebassclef]

You can do a decent recording with a line 6 bass pod plugged directly into your soundcard (Use The Line In Jack). Also, if you do not already have a recording program, an easy one to use and just happens to be free is Audacity (Google It). To hear what a recording sounds like with this set-up, click the link in my signature and listen to Vertigo or Lost Girl.

Hope This Helps.

[aesir6]

Originally Posted by thebassclef

You can do a decent recording with a line 6 bass pod plugged directly into your soundcard (Use The Line In Jack). Also, if you do not already have a recording program, an easy one to use and just happens to be free is Audacity (Google It). To hear what a recording sounds like with this set-up, click the link in my signature and listen to Vertigo or Lost Girl.

Hope This Helps.

Sounds pretty cool man. So if I downloaded that Audacity program could I just get one of those Pods to record through onto that program? Or is there a way just to run my bass in my comp.???? Would it sound as good if I did?

[thebassclef]

With an adapter, you CAN run your bass directly to the computer, but if it is passive, you will get no sound. Active will be very low and thin. YOu need something to amplify the signal before it goes into the computer. I Do not recommend going from your amp to your computer for this, though. You could overload your soundcard. M-Audio makes a great interface for this that I used on the other tracks.

[aesir6]

Like one of these http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...kBox-main.html? Would this work? And would it be worth the money? Are there any cheap good ones in the $150-$275 range?

[thebassclef]

This is the one I use
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...eUSB-main.html
$180

[pocket_groover]

This might work too; it's cheaper.

Also works with Pro Tools m-powered ($299 list)

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/JamLab-main.html

[aesir6]

And how would I hook this up to my comp.? Also can you record on these or that black box without the comp? Like just recording tracks in my room or something then later on upload them on the comp.?

[thebassclef]

Originally Posted by aesir6

And how would I hook this up to my comp.? Also can you record on these or that black box without the comp? Like just recording tracks in my room or something then later on upload them on the comp.?

USB Cable to connect.
Cannot record dirctly to these. Boss makes some good multi track recorders that run $400 - $800

This might work too; it's cheaper.

Also works with Pro Tools m-powered ($250 list)

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/JamLab-main.html

Wondered about these when they came out. Will they handle a bass signal, and how do the amp model sound for bass?

[pocket_groover]

I don't know about the jamlab---I personally haven't tried it. Seems like you can get EQ with the included software...usually bass doesn't need much else; other effects can be added after recording . Anybody tried one? I'm curious too.

As for recording without the computer, the Zoom PS-04 is a pretty good thing; runs on batteries and has built-in drum tracks. Also has effects. After recording, you upload the stuff to a PC and convert to WAV files (or plug the Smartmedia card into a card reader). Free conversion software on the web site. I have this and have used it for this purpose. Standalone, you can do a lot with it, including recording drums, bass, guitar, etc one at a time and then playing it all back mixed together.

[aesir6]

Originally Posted by pocket_groover

This might work too; it's cheaper.

Also works with Pro Tools m-powered ($299 list)

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/JamLab-main.html

Thats cool man. I really like that watchig the vid. about it was good too. So I guess im down to two things the M-Audio Black Box or The M-Audio MobilePre. What do you think guys? And for that JamLAb thing is it an alone by itself deal or do you need something elso to go with it?

[pocket_groover]

You'd still need recording software with the Jamlab. Interestingly, Pro Tools M-powered works with all the previously mentioned boxes AND the Jamlab. It goes for $299 list; I think you can probably buy it for less. This way, you'd end up with a pro-quality recording setup on your computer.

[thebassclef]

Just because of my experience with it, I would go with the MobilePre. Really easy to use, just plug and play.

[aesir6]

How hard is it to set up like a drum beat and like a good tone on that MobilePre?

[thebassclef]

Tone is set by your bass, no EQ on the MobilePre. No Built in drum tracks either.

[Der Bluten Kat]

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