PC as an amp?

[Ellie]

Can I use my PC to play an electric guitar? Are there programs for that?

I have access to two guitars so could easily take one to uni, but I only have one amp and would rather not buy another one.

 

[Anski]

Well, there are input programs like FL and Audacity, but it would require a USB or specialized microphone input.
Generally the Amp sized audio jack doesn't come standard on computer ports.

Also why not bring the first amp?

 

[DeM0nFiRe]

wat? It would not require any special input. All you need is your standard 1/4'' guitar cable (which I assume you have) and a 1/4'' (female) to 1/8'' (male) adapter, then you can plug it right into your mic or line in port. They are like $3 at radio shack, but I don't know if you have radioshack in the UK. You should be able to find them at any similar electronics store.

I personally use FL for this, and you can get various free VST effects online. I recommend Shred from acme bar gig. Shred is basically a preamp and cabinet modeller, and it's pretty decent.

 

[Ellie]

Thanks, I'll try that. I actually already have an adaptor but it's male to female... can I plug that end into my guitar, and run a thin line to my PC instead of the other way round?

 

[DeM0nFiRe]

Yeah, it would work, but I would think finding a double sided 1/8'' line would be tougher than finding the other adapter, unless you already have one.

 

[Ellie]

I already have one. Found it plugged into an old stereo at the tip a while back haha

 

[moog]

the pc can do EVERYTHING YOUR HEART DESIRES

 

[DeM0nFiRe]

The only thing it can't do... is mend a broken heart

Oh wait yes it can http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story? ... 783&page=1

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