USB to 1/4" cords

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Permalink Reply by Kirsten Ray on November 9, 2009 at 10:40am

There are several USB to 1/4" audio interfaces (Stealth Plug, GuitarLink, Intelligent Instrument Cable) that will allow you to record so yes you can use them. Read the reviews as some seem pleased with there device and others aren't so happy.

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Permalink Reply by David Rigby on November 9, 2009 at 11:16am

Kirsten,

Thank you for the speedy reply. I was wondering if the USB cords would work specifically with the free download of Audacity? I have the cable.

As in anything in life and electronics, some will like it, some won't. I think the USB cables should be an inexpensive way into the world of computer recording. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Cohen on November 9, 2009 at 2:18pm

I use such an interface with Audacity with no trouble at all. For the record what I use is an EDIROL UQ-1X. If my memory serves me I paid $29 for it and it gives me two channels, not just the one that my sound card allows.

By the way, this would have been a good topic to discuss in the Audacity discussion. When anyone has tips or questions about Audacity I'd like to see people going to the same discussion group.

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Permalink Reply by hue on November 9, 2009 at 8:36pm

The cable should work with Audacity. You may have to change the settings in windows or OSX so that the cable is the default recording device. If you are in windows, do yourself a favor and try Kristal Audio Engine. These are the guys behind Presonus Studio One. It's a free download and supports vst effects in real time. So you can audition your effects before you commit.

http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/

If you are using a Mac, Garageband is the way to go. That DAW rocks.

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Permalink Reply by David Rigby on November 10, 2009 at 12:38pm

I wish I was using Mac, but, alas.

I will heed your advice and try it. It will be a few days before I do, but I will let you know how it turns out.

Thanks so much.

me

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