GTPro

[Music Pod]

Just thought I would make a couple of comments. I know as well as anyone with a brain that Computer and Hardisk recording is no match for Studio Equipment recording. But I am not rich and so I am stuck with doing my own cheap home recording. I have GTPro Guitar Tracks Pro, and I tried it for the first time. I must say I was quite impressed. After figuring out how to reduce the Hiss caused from the interaction between my Guitars and cheap equipment, I came up with some not bad sounding tracks. When I turn my Guitars in just the right position away from the equipment, Computer, sound card monitor etc etc.. I reduce the Hiss by 50% at least. I also use an external sound card, roland SCD70. But the sound is still digital and you can tell it is digital. I did notice that I do have to use the Revalver Amp simulator when editing, because the sound does not have enough gain (for me, I like it loud with plenty of bass) after reducing the hiss from interference. But after this I still get a pretty good sound for cheap "Home Recording." Will using outside Signal Processors help. If anyone has any comments that might help go for it.

 

[moskus]

Welcome...

I know as well as anyone with a brain that Computer and Hardisk recording is no match for Studio Equipment recording

Is this the Digital vs Analoge debate, or the Cheap vs Expensive debate?

But I am not rich and so I am stuck with doing my own cheap home recording

That goes for most of us, welcome to the club!

But the sound is still digital and you can tell it is digital

I didn't really get that. Are you missing the analoge warmth? On homerecordings? What monitors do you have?

If anyone has any comments that might help go for it

Try to ground everything. Most equipment in my old house has a grounding option, but was not grounded because of the electrical system. I moved to a house with grounded outlets and the soundquality increased.

Save up and buy the stuff you like! If you don't like digital recording, then I'm afraid you have chosen the expensive path...

 

[dachay2tnr]

Describe your signal chain from the guitar to the sound card. You're not plugging the guitar into the "mic in" connection on your sound card, are you?

Sounds to me like you need a good pre-amp (or DI or POD). I'm sure some of the "guitar guys" around here can help with recommendations if you need them.

 

[Paul881]

Music Pod,

You should be able to produce sounds as good as a pro recording studio if you choose the right gear. And not forgetting technique and skill and experience and...and...and...and..........

The key is a good soundcard and good guitar interface, dachay is right to point you in the direction of the Line 6 Pod. Another good choice is the Digitech Genesis 1 or if you have the cash, the Genesis 3. The new zoom 707 Mk II is also a good device. Truth is, almost all the gear today is pretty good and at low prices.

But a description of your gear set-up will help the aged members of this forum provide some insight into their brilliance with some stunning pearls of wisdom. Well, dachay will anyway, he's the only one with any brains left.

Moskus, in Norway, cos it always rains or snows, depending if you live in the east or west of the country, I would have thought your earthing would have been superb? BTW, Bergen is the prettiest place on earth, especially at Christmas time.IMHO.

 

[dachay2tnr]

But a description of your gear set-up will help the aged members of this forum provide some insight

Hey! Who you calling aged?

 

[Paul881]

If the cap fits, wear it

 

[acidrock]

You guys are lucky to have kids who are old enough to turn on your computers and show you how to get on the internet.

 

[Paul881]

This shows how much of a sad old git I am, but in my house, I do all of that