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New to Recording
Hi,
I've always wanted to record my music and have been doing so with a crappy headset mic. I'm wanting to get a higher quality sound and need some help.
First off, I've browsed the forum and found out about Kristal and Audacity. So basically I have the software, electric guitar, amp and soundcard that supports ASIO.
What I need to know is how to physically connect my pc to my guitar/amp. Do I connect my guitar to my amp and then my amp to my soundcard? This seems like a logical step, but what kind of cable do I need? At first look and trying to remember from memory, it looks like the line out on my amp requires a larger connecter pin than the one on my soundcard.
After all is connected, do I need any other downloads for Kristal/Audacity (I'm going to try both). I've read about plug-ins and it seems most of them are just for effects. I'm curious as to whether or not some of these plug-ins are essential or not. For now I am going to create effects with my amp and pedals and prehaps later on I will add effects post recording.
Any help would be appreciated.
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