Practice/Recording Software and Hardware

Lee Bob

Lee Bob

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Hello all,

I'm in need of some help. I just got a job that is going to require extensive travelling and thus is going to force me to leave my band. I personally can't justify keeping my Stiletto, Diezel 2X12, second electric guitar and effects etc when I will rarely if ever be able to play them (I also live in an apartment so I would never be able to turn it up anyway). Therefore I am looking at selling those pieces and funneling some of that money towards a good practicing/recording rig that I can take on the road with me since I'm gonna spend many nights in a hotel room alone.

Which products should I begin looking at? I am new to this sector of the market and I'm not up to date on what's out there. I was originally thinking of getting the PODXT Live and a decent recording program. Or perhaps NI's Guitar Rig 2? (Does it have the ability to record multiple tracks?)

Your suggestions and some info on why you made that suggestion would be very much appreciated. The main things I'm looking for is sound quality, versatility (lots of amp, cab and effect sims), price and portability.
 
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I use Sonar 4 to record, and Guitar Rig as a plugin at home, and it's really easy to use. Just get a simple interface to plug into, and you're ready to go.
 
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i recommend a line6 toneport and cakewalk sonar home studio 4

ease of software use ... low price ... 1 cable connection (usb) .. tons of models of amps, cabs, mics, and effects ...
 
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I would suggest Mackie Tracktion 2, great software at a great price, it also comes with alot of useful plug-ins including RMIV drums.
 
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I'd look into those new hand-held zoom products for recording. Especially if you're just laying down some ideas. I'm not a big fan of computer recording. I personally use a fostex mr-8 since it can record in WAV and it's set up hella easy. Some of the zooms (and digitech foot pedals) have built in drum machines. Probably not the best in the world, but not bad to give you a beat. I just had fun messing with a digitech this past weekend. Works in a pinch.

I think one of these would rule: http://www.zzounds.com/item--ZOMH4 Super portable and you could use it at concerts to record bands, at your place, or if you jam with others you could record what yer doing with them.

If you get something versatile like a sansamp, you could use it for direct recording or as a pedal in front of basically any amp. They hold their value well too.

Not too many people complain about the vox valvetronix line. You could get a small one and use it for bedroom practicing, or run a line out to a pa or recording device.

If you go with computer recording, I'd look into N-Track. Cheap, set up well, and easy to use.
 
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tone4days said:
i recommend a line6 toneport and cakewalk sonar home studio 4

ease of software use ... low price ... 1 cable connection (usb) .. tons of models of amps, cabs, mics, and effects ...
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I run GuitarPort and Cakewalk and it works very well. It's great to be able to explore different combinations of amps and effects and put the right to tape. I also love to run bass through the GuitarPort comp and bassman model.

Eric
 
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Still looking for the right suggestion. Portability is the key issue. Practice amps are pointless as I am looking for something I can have in my hotel rooms. I think I'm leaning towards a POD XT and a simple recording set up that I can toss on my work laptop. This way my laptop and POD can be in my carry on luggage and my guitar will be 1 of my checked in pieces of luggage.
 
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A bandmate of mine has a Line 6 Toneport and I have to say, I was extremely impressed with all the tones you could get (and you could get some real quality tones with just a little bit of tweaking). I think the technology is amazing and it'd be perfect for you if you have a laptop you'll be carrying with you on your trips.

I'm a pretty picky guy when it comes to tone, but I have to admit, the Toneport is impressive, especially when you consider it can be had for around $100.
 
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the_Chris said:
A bandmate of mine has a Line 6 Toneport and I have to say, I was extremely impressed with all the tones you could get (and you could get some real quality tones with just a little bit of tweaking). I think the technology is amazing and it'd be perfect for you if you have a laptop you'll be carrying with you on your trips.

I'm a pretty picky guy when it comes to tone, but I have to admit, the Toneport is impressive, especially when you consider it can be had for around $100.
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I'll have to take a look at one of those.

Thanks man.
 
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I just took a closer look at the Toneport and that is pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. Something that provides realistic tones and also has an interface to record both guitar and vocals.
 
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After alot of research into several products I think I've narrowed down my search to the Line 6 Toneport of the M Audio Black Box. Can you guys give me your experiences with these products? Which recording programs do you run them with?
 
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