recording direct with V-Amp 2 question

Sune · Jun 2, 2006

I've been thinking for some time that I would like a device to record some stuff directly onto the computer instead of using a crappy headphone mic.. So I've seen the V-Amp2 for cheap some places, but I know that in order to record onto the computer I will need some kind of MIDI interface, my question is then, could I use this: http://www.thomann.de/thoiw12_artikel-185425.html

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I've seen someone on harmony-central talking about needing two MIDI cables to the V-Amp and two cables to the computer or whatever for recording, does that mean I would not be able to use this cable?

Sune · Jun 2, 2006

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Also, what software would I need for recording???

stevie_bees · Jun 2, 2006

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I use Cubasis and you don't need midi to record with the V-Amp. Cubasis has a midi sequencer, and I also use my Yamaha QY-70. The midi connection on the V-Amp allows patch changing and control signals. You can download an interface program and get patches from the Behringer website. Too bad my external hard-drive has gone tits up, or I would have been able to post some samples of me using the V-Amp.

Jeff Dunne · Jun 2, 2006

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Midi isn't sound - it's data. You can't record via Midi.

I already PM'ed you this, but the V-amp was the single worst thing I ever bought - total POS.

AmirH · Jun 3, 2006

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Yeah, stay away from the Vamp. It sounds okay at first, and feels kinda nice to play through- but in the end it's unusuable in a recording situation. The only exception to that is it's possible to get ok-ish lead sounds and a half decent bass sound. For rhythm guitar though the most prominent frequencies are all wrong and it get lost in the mix as a result. Plus it's cheaply made, one of my knobs broke off from a very minor fall(top of a 2 and a half foot combo). I wished from day one that I'd had paid the extra 200 for a podxt and now that I've finally gotten one the charm of modelling has already worn off. Do yourself a favor and save the pennies now.

Ball&Chain · Jun 3, 2006

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all you really need is to run either the left and right analog outs or the headphone out into the line in of your soundcard. you will need a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter.

if you have the money, sure go for a pod or podxt, but for the money, i disagree that the vamp is a pos. there are some very nice models imo that are good for recording.

ive never used it for recording music, but ive heard audacity is ok and free.

Ball&Chain · Jun 3, 2006

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oh, and if you look at my soudclick page in my signature, the crazytrain cover was done using the vamp for the guitars and an inexpensive turtle beach sound card. I think the gfs pickup test was using the vamp, but i cant remember for 100% sure.

all the other clips were done the old fashioned way of micing various solid state practice amps.

JacksonMIA · Jun 3, 2006

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All you need to record with the V-Amp is a 1/4" to 1/8" patch cable and Microsoft Sound Recorder. It helps to have a recording/studio program so you can adjust EQs and such, but it's not absolutely necessary. (I wouldn't try to record a real CD without it, though)

The V-Amp has some decent tones to use and is great to get you by in a pinch - especially if you already have it for a moddeler and don't have a mic or other interface to the computer. There's no way it can possibly compare to recording a real Marshall through an SM58 into a pro recording setup, but that's not really what it's intended for.

I've had best results just using it to connect my mic to my computer. There's a little less noise that way than using the models, at least from what I've experienced.

Either way, I've made some decent (not pro - but more than good enough for posting on the net or similar) clips - and I don't have any sound engineering experience.

Sune said:
Also, what software would I need for recording???

I use Magix Studio, but there are several good ones out there.

Jeff Dunne · Jun 3, 2006

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Despite everything said here, I still stand by my statement that the V-Amp sounds like ****.

JacksonMIA · Jun 3, 2006

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And you're entitled to your opinion. That's why this place is cool.

Jeff Dunne · Jun 3, 2006

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Definitely, to each his own, but on this one, I have to step in... can you guys really, in all honesty, recommend that thing? I've owned the POD 2.0, V-Amp2, and PODxt... the XT and even 2.0 are completely different leagues.

Ball&Chain · Jun 3, 2006

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If you have the extra money to spend and are weighing between buying one of the 3, then yea, the vamp comes in last, but when it comes between the vamp and podxt we arent exactly comparing apples to apples here. There is a major price and feature difference.

Sune mentioned seeing the vamp somewhere "for cheap" so i am assuming that maybe a limited budjet is the case.

the pod 2.0 is 2x the price of the vamp and the podxt is 3x the price. If all Sune wants to spend is $100 and under, then a vamp is certainly a viable option.

Sune · Jun 3, 2006

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Thanks for all your inputs, are there any other 'cheap' but good suggestions? I could probably get the POD 2.0 if I wait some time and use some of the money I get from my birthday, but what I don't understand completely is what cable I need for it to record on my computer, so can some helpful soul please try and link to it, just so I can see a picture and a name of what that kind of cable is called or whatever

stevie_bees · Jun 3, 2006