guitar to computer

[mattnewsom]

i was looking for a cable if they make to connect my regular electric guitar without the usb input on in to my computer anyone know if their is a cable to do if so which one thank you

[cole]

Does you computer have a mic input? If so, you could use your regular guitar cable with a 1/2 to 1/4in. adapter on the end that plugs into the computer.

[jeffhyder]

> i was looking for a cable if they make to
> connect my regular electric guitar without
> the usb input on in to my computer anyone
> know if their is a cable to do if so which
> one thank you
depends on the sound card you are using. Most have a 1/8" mini plug. You can get an adapter for mono or stereo if you want the sound out of both speakers. I use the Sound Blaster XFi Platinum with 5 1/2 inch header unit, it has mic and auxillary inputs that are the same as a standard 1/4 inch guitar plug. And also has lots of software for effects,compressor, flanger, envelope follower, voice morping etc, If I knew how to post a pic on here I would show it to you. My email is <A HREF="mailto:jeffhyder@hotmail.com">jeffhyder@hotm ail.com</A> if you want a pic email me and I will email you the pic.

[damkor]

You can use an adaptor and go right into the mic or line in of the sound card. But if the guitar output isn't high enough, and I don't think it is, you will need a mixer that accepts a 1/4" jack and outputs a line level signal, or a separate guitar pre-amp. You should get one anyway.

[jeffhyder]

> You can use an adaptor and go right into the
> mic or line in of the sound card. But if the
> guitar output isn't high enough, and I don't
> think it is, you will need a mixer that
> accepts a 1/4" jack and outputs a line
> level signal, or a separate guitar pre-amp.
> You should get one anyway.
Unless you have an unusual sound card, it will work fine with just an adapter plugged into the sound card aux input, I have played my guitars through every computer I have ever owned with just a good sound card and an adapter. You need 1/4 inch mono (standard guitar plug) to mono or stereo 1/8 inch mini plug. Make sure you unmute the aux input before you give up. some of the input selections are muted by default to prevent feedback. A preamp would be a good option but is not needed just to play the guitar into the computer and have the sound come out your speakers.