Ah... I hadn't bought / researched an ART MP, and assumed it would take a speaker signal like most of the other direct boxes I'd seen (the cheapo Behringer being one). Reading the manual it seems like it's more of just a preamp, and doesn't have cab simulation either for that matter. So I...
Ok, I'm having trouble getting a good crunchy sound out of my guitar when I'm recording direct, and every software distortion I've tried sounds like I'm playing a tin can. (Don't say "mic a 4 x 12" cab" because I live in an apartment so DI is my only option now.)
Which of these setups would...
You can use what I do, Audacity. (audacity.sourceforge.net) Totally free audio editing software complete with VST plugin compatability. Between that and KRISTAL (also freeware) I can do all my basic mixing/editing ... just make sure you find good plugins for all the necessities! :)
I've been looking around for freeware (yes, yes, I'm poor) VST effects plugins to add some versatility to my home studio, but I'm not quite sure which (if any) have a quality reputation. The distortion and compression on my software aren't all that spectacular. :rolleyes:
So far I've just...
Hey everybody - I have a very "newb" question for you...
I recently bought a Fostex MR-8 and want to record direct out of my guitar amp / keyboard... but the problem is... neither of them have line out jacks. On the bright side, they DO have headphone jacks, and I have all the cables /...