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Hi there, can anyone recommend an audio interface for plugging in an electric guitar to record on a laptop in Band in a Box and Real Band? I'm considering the Behringer UCG102 Guitar-to-USB Interface - Click here for the item on Amazon I have the the Behringer UCA202. It is very highly rated, but it doesn't seem to be the best suited for what I'm trying to do, as it hasn't worked out to be a quick 'plug in and play' type of device for me. Click here for the item on Amazon. I should mention that I'm on a budget, so if there's an option in the $30 - $60 range that would be great. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks. Lance www.lancevallis.com
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I use the IKMultimedia Stealth.
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Looks like the 202 will work as an audio interface but has RCA-type inputs....I assume that you want to attach your guitar directly to the interface with no adapters. In that case, the 102 would be a better choice. Keep in mind that your system configuration can have a considerable impact on your systems ability to produce the kind of sound you want. Listing your type of computer, processor, how much RAM, version of BIAB, eyc would help the users here better be able to direct you.
Win11, Intel i7 7700K 4.2Ghz, 32Gb RAM, 2x1Tb HD, 500Gb NVMe, BIAB/RB 2024, MOTU 828MK3 audio, MOTU Midi Express, Yamaha Montage 7, DX7II, TX802, Motif XS Rack, Roland Fantom XR Rack, Oberheim Matrix 1000, VoiceLive3 Extreme, Kontakt 6, SampleTank 4.3
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Looks like there's quite a few reviews on the device on Amazon. You might also look to see if Behringer has a website with a forum, see if there's lots of complaints/problems posted there (specifically look for issues related to your operating system, computer manufacturer, look for latest drivers, etc). M-Audio USB audio interfaces get lots of favorable comments on these boards. I personally use a Line 6 UX2. These interfaces are definitely in a higher price range, though. Good luck. If you get one, give us some feedback.
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I read the reviews on the UCG102 and I would not get it. Save your money and get the IK. And BTW the IK was meant for compatibility with the IK stuff like Amplitube 3 that you have now with BIAB 2012
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I might choose something like this, http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/T...CFYPc4AodSjynlgGoogle guitar to USB adapter and you will find many, with some a low as $9 USD. But without your laptop’s specs we can’t recommend anything. If your computer is not up to specs you may not be happy with anything do to latency and/or driver issues.
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
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Thanks for all the responses. Here are my system specs: Dell Inspiron 1525 Windows Vista - 32 Bit Intel Premium Dual CPU T 2370 @ 1.73 GHz RAM: 2 GB I also emailed PG Music support for a recommendation, whether or not to get a guitar to USB adapter cable or an audio interface, below is their response: "Usually I would recommend an interface over this kind of cable, the reason for that being that the ASIO driver that needs to be employed requires that you use the same device for input and output. Because the cable will only be able to do input and not output you will find yourself switching drivers back and forth to hear what you recorded. Then switch back to record again. With an Audio interface it is responsible and can do Input and output both. So you plug your guitar into it as well as a pair of speakers for output. No driver switching is necessary because the device does both tasks. Records and plays back. Because of this I find an audio interface to be vastly superior to a cable like you are proposing. USB microphones suffer the same problem but they combat the problem by having a headphone output jack built into the microphone itself so the mic ends up being able to do input and output, your cable however does not have this ability. Berhinger’s tend to be very affordable however their drivers do not work very well with our program. I would not recommend a Behringer or Alesis or M-audio product. Customers have reported to me previously that Tascam is a stable brand for them to run with Band-in-a-Box." So based on all this, I'm planning to get the Tascam US-100 USB 2.0 Audio Interface. It has a 4.5 star rating out of 5 stars on Amazon (28 reviews). It's a bit more than what I wanted to spend ($70), but all things considered, seems like an excellent option. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QQC1ZI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=AIMZUKBRH6H15
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This looks like a good choice for you.
Good luck.
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
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Looks like a good device - certainly based on the advise from PG Music. Let us know how it works out.
Bruce
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