hotwired99
New member
Good morning,
Complete newbie, practicing guitarist for 44 years but really behind with technicals! I'm 53 years old, semi retired, and want to start playing solo gigs (or duets), maybe even join a band again. I do classic rock, country, blues.
I have two questions to get started....
1. I like to practice / learn via youtube videos. I use a Behringer GDI 21 "amp modeler" and plug guitar into that, then from there into mic input into my computer, then from there I use wireless headphones so I can hear my guitar and youtube through the headphones. However, the Behringer is horrible, horrible, horrible. Is there a decently priced "sans amp" style box out there that can give me decent guitar sound, but not cost $400-$500?
2. I have a little powered mixer for my PA system which can also act as a recording mixer (DAW?) via USB into my computer. I have NOT decided on software to use though. I'd like as SIMPLE as possible. With music, I don't like to think too much ... I know there's the old standby "Audacity" but is that the best choice? I don't mind spending some money on a good one that will get the job done.
I have a PC by the way, if that helps.
I think that's it for now, and thank you!
Complete newbie, practicing guitarist for 44 years but really behind with technicals! I'm 53 years old, semi retired, and want to start playing solo gigs (or duets), maybe even join a band again. I do classic rock, country, blues.
I have two questions to get started....
1. I like to practice / learn via youtube videos. I use a Behringer GDI 21 "amp modeler" and plug guitar into that, then from there into mic input into my computer, then from there I use wireless headphones so I can hear my guitar and youtube through the headphones. However, the Behringer is horrible, horrible, horrible. Is there a decently priced "sans amp" style box out there that can give me decent guitar sound, but not cost $400-$500?
2. I have a little powered mixer for my PA system which can also act as a recording mixer (DAW?) via USB into my computer. I have NOT decided on software to use though. I'd like as SIMPLE as possible. With music, I don't like to think too much ... I know there's the old standby "Audacity" but is that the best choice? I don't mind spending some money on a good one that will get the job done.
I have a PC by the way, if that helps.
I think that's it for now, and thank you!