I'll say that you should first try what tech said.... ignore the notice and forge ahead. See if that works OK.

A soundblaster is a soundcard. And generally not a very good one either for recording music. A USB mic is also seen by the computer as a sound card and that can, at times, create it's own problems since you generally have to use the computer's default (factory) soundcard for playback. Sample rates and clock timing issues can wreak havoc on the playback.

Generally, unless you are on a higher end DAW, and or using soft synths, the factory card will work OK for music. I've had no problems using BB & RB on factory sound cards. When I record with my Sonar DAW, I do use an aftermarket interface. Factory doesn't cut that job at all.

For live gigging, I would consider mixing the tunes down to CD. I have done a little bit of live venue stuff since I got into this hobby. I record the song in full, with all parts, and then simply mute the lead vocal and acoustic guitar parts. I burn that edited version to a CD and spin that on the gig. I sing the lead, all the harmonies are where they're supposed to be and at the right levels, and the same for the guitar. I even mute the solo's and play them live as well. That works like a charm for me on the rare occasions that I play live. I even set up the set list and burn the CD accordingly.

Just my 2 cents..... you certainly don't have to do it this way.

Last edited by Guitarhacker; 02/19/14 09:50 AM.
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