One of the biggest problems with the "cable devices" like you describe.... is they have latency issues in many systems.

How I do it:

I use either a Line6 Pod2 or an amp. I connect the outputs of the POD or the mic to my Focusrite Saffire interface..... which connects to the computer and that works perfectly fine with minimal latency. I use the ASIO driver and the Saffire shows up as input and output options in my DAW, and anything else (BiaB) when I select the input for recording or monitoring.

The Saffire gives me exactly what is happening inside the box either with it's headphone jacks or at it's monitor outputs.


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