Topic: Playing onto a computer

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.

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Re: Playing onto a computer

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?

Re: Playing onto a computer

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.

Imagine if the words of Imagine ever came true.....

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Re: Playing onto a computer

iam the same i need an audio interface
(soundcard)

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5 (edited by polyal 10-04-11 07:45:18)

Re: Playing onto a computer

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

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Re: Playing onto a computer

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?

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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

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Re: Playing onto a computer

polyal wrote:

you can also get a guitar to usb cable

THAT'S what I need!

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