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Use computer as simple mixer?

Discussion in 'Recording Gear and Equipment [BG]' started by BandcaveMan, Dec 4, 2007.

  1. Dec 4, 2007 #1
    BandcaveMan

    BandcaveMan Guest

    Aug 20, 2007
    Webmaster, Bandcave.com
    I want to simply plug my bass into the Mic input (with 1/4" to 1/8" adapter, of course) on my laptop (built-in soundcard) and then start up iTunes, plug headphones into my phones-out jack on the computer and be able to mix the 2 so I can play along with the music, hearing both in my phones.

    Does anyone know of any way to do this. I have tried everything and can't figure it out. It seems like such a simple thing.

    I am running VistaHomePrem. Any ideas???
     
  2. Dec 4, 2007 #2
    TheBassBetween

    TheBassBetween Guest

    Jun 25, 2005
    That should work. Make sure you go to your recording control and select "Stereo Mix" or "Mono Mix" or "What U Hear" type of option.

    To get there, double click the volume icon in your taskbar, hit Options, click the Recording radio button, and hit Ok.
     
  3. Dec 5, 2007 #3
    BandcaveMan

    BandcaveMan Guest

    Aug 20, 2007
    Webmaster, Bandcave.com
    I have Vista. You must be thinking about XP.

    Thanks