Playing onto a computer

mikeyBoab · Post by **mikeyBoab** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:35 pm

I'm not one for technology. How can I record onto my laptop? Is there some sort of cord I can get to plug into my laptop and record a sound file straight onto the computer?

No laughing.

Post by **olly** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:39 pm

Yes just plug into the line in or mic socket - or get an audio interface if you're really up for it!

I assume you are going to record electric?

jamesd74 · Post by **jamesd74** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:40 pm

I can if you wish send you a copy of mixcraft free of charge with a k~~~~~gen it really easy to us just plug instrument into your mic socket and hit arm and then record and your away.

bigiain · Post by **bigiain** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:52 pm

iam the same i need an audio interface
(soundcard)

polyal · Post by **polyal** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:41 am

run sound recorder ( programs-->accessories-->entertainment-->sound recorder )read the help
files and start recording ..if you want to get serious download soundforge or something
similar ( see james's post )

you dont need a dedicated soundcard for starters

if you have no interface use a git lead with a mini jack on one end so you can plug into
the mic i/p of your soundcard or use a mic ( for acc ) with the same type of plug
if you have a small mixer ( interface ) plug that into the line i/p..plug your git or mic into the mixer
and record from that
the computer ins ( and outs )are stereo..using 3.5mm stereo mini jacks ( usually )

usb interfaces are available but i wouldn't use one personally

mikeyBoab · Post by **mikeyBoab** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:15 pm

Olly wrote:Yes just plug into the line in or mic socket - or get an audio interface if you're really up for it!

I assume you are going to record electric?

Yeah, I want to use the acoustic electric. So I can just go to the local guitar shop and say "I need a cord that'll allow me to plug the guitar into the computer" without the sales assistant reaching for the panic button?

polyal · Post by **polyal** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:40 am

or get a spare lead and put a 3.5mm jack on one end ( this will plug into the mic i/p of your computer )
this will cost you about 20p instead of some silly price a shop will charge you
you can also get a guitar to usb cable
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=guit ... m270.l1313

mikeyBoab · Post by **mikeyBoab** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:25 pm

polyal wrote:you can also get a guitar to usb cable

THAT'S what I need!