Guitar Gear Forum

i am wanting to start recording guitars and start using jam up pro ipad app to record as well.. what is a good beginner cheap interface to start with??? $100 or less, I will buy used as well off the bay..

what all do i need?? to start recording guitars at home.

How is the new black jamup plug for jamup pro app?? ive read mix reviews on plugs that go into the headphone jack, that the ones that go into the 30 pin dock sound better, also read that apogee jam is one of the best, but dont wont to spend 100 bucks, right now.. since i need to buy other stuff for starting my home studio..

i also jsut bought the tascam im2 for my ipad but havent tried it out yet.. muy daughter want get off our ipad...lol

also software what is a simple good starting point to use..

thanks everyone,

If you want really basic software, garageband is usable. If you are wanting to do more in terms of mixing there are a couple of cheaper DAWs out there. Logic Pro is a decent price on the app store, but you might want to start with something a bit cheaper I guess.

In terms of interface you'll want something 24bit. M-Audi, akai, etc. There's a few out there that have more than one input for instruments, but it sounds like you are looking for just a guitar input?

The Tascam iM2 is great for capturing ideas and live performances, but for tracking demos and whatnot check out the Tascam US122 or one of the other US series interfaces. Affordable and good quality USB interfaces.

Okay also the tascam us122 can u plug in studio monitors to it?? Thanks

Mexican hairless Cat wrote:Okay also the tascam us122 can u plug in studio monitors to it?? Thanks

Yes. If your monitors are active (self powered) just hook them directly in to the Line outputs on the back of the Tascam. If they are passive/non-powered you'd also need a power amp.

now the tascam us122 are no longer in production, would i beable to use any software, and do i need to install the drivers for that interface?? thanks

Akai EIE second hand. The Pro is 24 bit, but the normal EIE is good as well. Second hand you might be able to get it for under that?

Mexican hairless Cat wrote:now the tascam us122 are no longer in production, would i beable to use any software, and do i need to install the drivers for that interface?? thanks

Yes and Yes. I think there is a US122 MKII out now....or something similar.

The Line6 stuff just works and is solid enough. I have three and have never had a problem.

You might also look at the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6. I am half temped to sell my Focusrite Saffire 6 USB to get this interface...

Cole

racerevlon wrote:The Line6 stuff just works and is solid enough. I have three and have never had a problem.

They are good - I used one of those L6 Toneports for years. In fact I'd dare say it's the highest quality product L6 has ever put out

They have the added convenience of the L6 modeling built in which makes direct recording a breeze with no extra equipment necessary.


A lot of dudes get hung up on interface/preamps....but IMO as long as they work properly, then it's all good.

Having a good sounding source (instrument/microphone) is far more important than a $$$$$$$$$ preamp.