Need advice on what to get

[João Bourgard]

hey guys, I have a little undecision problem here.
I have been doing some home recording (both bass and guitar) on my zoomb2.1u using some free vsts for effects.
The thing is, I tried the EHX big muff bass pi deluxe the other day and i loved it, so i want to get one.. but i am recording using the zoom witch its far from optimal (too high input signal with no high-Z pad, and no processed monitoring, witch is a nightmare for recording guitar lines). So... Big muff deluxe, or audio interface?

The big muff deluxe has -10db switch for active basses, maybe that compensates for the lack of the high-z pad in the zoom? (im asking because i dont know)
If thats the case the pros of getting the muff vs getting the audio interface are the muff has a noise gate and the switch but i would still only be able to monitor the direct signal (wich as i said is a nightmare for the guitar)

being that my budget is very tight at the moment, and considering that i can get all the effects that i want from digital processing (for guitar and bass) would you guys buy the muff or a proper audio interface?

 

[Jazz Ad]

Zoom B3. You get a very decent Bass Big Muff model, a good interface and better effects than you currently do.

 

[João Bourgard]

I thought about that.. the only problem is that the b3 (as well as the b2.1u)doesnt solve my guitar recording issues

 

[NKBassman]

What's your budget for the interface?

 

[seamonkey]

See if your PC has a "line" level input.
New PC have good built-in audio.

 

[João Bourgard]

NKBassman about 100 euros, maybe a little less...
ebay is out of the question because shipping costs are too high to ship to portugal.
I can order from musicstore or thoman

 

[NKBassman]

You might check the classifieds at gearslutz.com , Lots of used action there.

I don't think 100 euro will get you much though, so I'd say for now maybe get the pedal and save your money to get a decent interface like a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 down the road when you can afford it.

 

[NKBassman]

Or keep saving for the interface now and do everything "in the box".

 

[João Bourgard]

I managed to find some interesting interfaces from bheringer for under 100

 

[NKBassman]

The Ultragain ADA8200 is supposed to be ok.

 

[João Bourgard]

thanks for the tip ill check it out man cheers