Kaiser Bill Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 What type of cord do I need to plug my guitars into my computer? Maybe a USB on one end and a 1/4" on the other?? I honestly haven't an inkling. Where would I buy such a cord? Thanks for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Cords like you mentioned exist, but generally they aren't of the highest quality, and can cause latency and degradation of tone. Here's one http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-GuitarLink-AudioLink-Series-4-inch/dp/B001OXEDA0 For better sound quality and more control (such as gain adjustment and headphone monitoring) a proper audio interface is recommended. This is the one I own. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Scarlett2i2/ It'll also allow you to plug in any microphone you want, has Phantom power, and various other features... Plug guitar in, plug USB cable from interface to computer. Install drivers. Done. A worthy investment for any musician... -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug the Old Geezer Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Cords like you mentioned exist, but generally they aren't of the highest quality, and can cause latency and degradation of tone. Here's one http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-GuitarLink-AudioLink-Series-4-inch/dp/B001OXEDA0 For better sound quality and more control (such as gain adjustment and headphone monitoring) a proper audio interface is recommended. This is the one I own. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Scarlett2i2/ It'll also allow you to plug in any microphone you want, has Phantom power, and various other features... Plug guitar in, plug USB cable from interface to computer. Install drivers. Done. A worthy investment for any musician... -Ryan Ryan, does the Scarlett 2i2 come with a USB cord or do you have to buy that extra? No big deal, I just couldn't find on the Sweetwater site if it was included or not. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Ryan, does the Scarlett 2i2 come with a USB cord or do you have to buy that extra? No big deal, I just couldn't find on the Sweetwater site if it was included or not. :) Comes with the cord, a CD with drivers (though you're probably better off going to Focusrite's website and downloading the latest drivers) and some basic DAW...I think Ableton Lite or something. Great little box; lightweight (aluminum i'm pretty sure), durable, Zero latency, and Quiet. I actually leave it plugged in almost all the time and plug my headphones into it for everyday listening; music, Youtube videos, whatever. It's better than any sound card you'll have in your PC. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Comes with the cord, a CD with drivers (though you're probably better off going to Focusrite's website and downloading the latest drivers) and some basic DAW...I think Ableton Lite or something. Great little box; lightweight (aluminum i'm pretty sure), durable, Zero latency, and Quiet. I actually leave it plugged in almost all the time and plug my headphones into it for everyday listening; music, Youtube videos, whatever. It's better than any sound card you'll have in your PC. -Ryan I find this interesting. I would have thought there were clear advantages in a PCI/PCIe interface over a USB interface. I've used both high end internal sound cards and high end external USB interfaces and always got better results from PCIe sound cards so my own experience confirms what the numbers say. Your experience is obviously different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I find this interesting. I would have thought there were clear advantages in a PCI/PCIe interface over a USB interface. I've used both high end internal sound cards and high end external USB interfaces and always got better results from PCIe sound cards so my own experience confirms what the numbers say. Your experience is obviously different? When I said "it's better than any sound card you'll have in your PC" I was assuming the OP didn't already have some high-end PCI/PCIe sound card. Most people don't have them. In addition, although the OP only wanted to plug his guitar into his computer, XLR connections for microphones is something that most PCI/PCIe cards just can't offer without the addition of an external breakout box. For recording using microphones, I still think an external USB interface is the way to go for most people. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 My inexpensive usb interface - got it a bit over 5 years ago so it may no longer exist - works fine for recording stereo radio/tape/whatever and to connect to the line out of my little AE amp. I did have to get a 1/4 to rca converter for the guitar "out." I'd say I've had absolutely no problems with it. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparguy Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 rocksmith comes with a cord just like what you describe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks for all your help and suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks for all your help and suggestions. My pleasure. Did you decide on what you're going to get? -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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