Guitar to PC connection?

[Cheesy]

I've recently been looking into buying Guitar Pro 6, and to make full advantage of this product, I'll need to connect my electric guitar to my PC.

I've heard about two different methods, using a cable converter to connect the guitar to the sound card, or to use a guitar input to usb cable and just plugging it in directly to a USB port.

From what I've gathered, the USB port method is much easier and produces sound quality, but what do you guys think?

Should I go with USB or through the input jack? If I go with the USB method, is there a particular brand of cables that works well?

Thanks.

 

[ReVolver]

http://line6.com/podstudio/

I recommend any of these, they sound perfect to me :thup:

 

[Zakyath]

I've recently been looking into buying Guitar Pro 6, and to make full advantage of this product, I'll need to connect my electric guitar to my PC.

I've heard about two different methods, using a cable converter to connect the guitar to the sound card, or to use a guitar input to usb cable and just plugging it in directly to a USB port.

From what I've gathered, the USB port method is much easier and produces sound quality, but what do you guys think?

Should I go with USB or through the input jack? If I go with the USB method, is there a particular brand of cables that works well?

Thanks.

If you're actually going to spend money on a music program, I do not recommend Guitar Pro, since it, well... sucks if you're planning to make your own music.

I have a extern sound card into which I plug my guitar. Keep in mind that you need a preamp or a effect pedal that works as such if you're planning on using an electric guitar.

 

[Cheesy]

Thanks for the responses guys.

Mind elaborating on why GP6 'sucks'?

 

[Zakyath]

Thanks for the responses guys.

Mind elaborating on why GP6 'sucks'?

Okay, tbh, I've only used GP5, which sucked. And from what I've heard GP6 isn't much better. You can't manipulate the sounds enough, and the VSTs aren't that good. In GP5 you couldn't record your own instruments either. It's good for tabs, not much else imho. I suggest getting a more "professional" program.

 

[Cheesy]

Well thanks for shedding some light on that information.

I'll keep reading reviews / testimonials for my program.

Got any suggestions for an alternative?

 

[Zakyath]

Cubase is well known as one of the best. At the moment I'm learning Reason; it's an excellent program, though you can't record in it.

 

[Whitesock]

I don't think you can really go wrong with logic, cubase, or reason. I use FL studio for my projects. It's cheaper and does most things the pro tools do but the mastering capabilities aren't as good. Great program for the pricetag though.

 

[Cheesy]

Thanks for all the help guys, I'll be able to make my decision from here!