xvincex Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Hello, I'm trying to plug my bass into my computer to play/record songs. Here's what I'm doing: Bass -> Input SansAmp Bass Driver -> Output -> 1/4 to 1/8 adapter into the Line IN of my Sound Card. It doesn't do anything when I play bass.... is there something else I have to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvincex Posted December 31, 2004 Author Share Posted December 31, 2004 When I'm in adobe audition and that I play notes, I see the dB bar move, but I don't have any sound... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvincex Posted December 31, 2004 Author Share Posted December 31, 2004 Ok I found the problem, line in as on while microphone was mute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Originally posted by xvincex: Ok I found the problem, line in as on while microphone was mute.Yup. Now download a free copy of Audacity and Lame any you have your own recording studio. You can use windows recorder, but all the controls are on one screen on Audacity and it's easier to figure out what you are doing. You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bizarro Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I've tried a few recording programs, and as far as I know, Audacity is the best one out there. Everything's right where you need it, and you can download tons of plug-ins to extend its range of effects. Best of all, it runs on Macintosh, so I don't need a new computer for it. (You all use Macs, right?) Here's a tip: Try to eat everything. You'd be surprised how much is edible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvincex Posted January 1, 2005 Author Share Posted January 1, 2005 I currently have Adobe Audition 1.5, is it any good? And do I plug the sansamp output in the microphone in or line in? Because when I plug it in line-in, it doesn't seem to record... (but it plays) and it sounds very good. In the microphone-in, it can records but it sounds very bad... Am I supposed to be able to record through the line-in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruiser_dup2 Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 Line in would probably be preferable-- the mic in jack is for very low level signals, so you're probably over-driving it, and that why it doesn't sound good. As far as it not recording, you need to select "Line In" and mute the mic input in the "Recording" properties (open "volume control," click Options, Properties, and select "Recording." Bruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvincex Posted January 1, 2005 Author Share Posted January 1, 2005 Alright! Works flawlessly. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_god_offspring Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 hey guys/girls, little problem with plugging in my bass to my computer. i downloaded audacity and it's great, the only problem, when i plug my bass into the 1/4 to 1/8 inch adapter and play, the sound is very distorted. i'm guessing it's the crappy 1/8" cable, so i wanted to know if u guys could recommend some good hardware that would let my plug my bass or amp into the computer and record. thanks a lot -BGO 5 words you should live by... Music is its own reward --------------- My Band: www.Myspace.com/audreyisanarcissist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruuve Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 BGO: If it's distorted it's probably not necessarily the cable. Check the level...my guess would be a level mismatch if you're hearing distortion. Also, double check that you going into a mono line-in jack rather than a stereo line-in or microphone in jack. HTH, Dave Old bass players never die, they just buy lighter rigs. - Tom Capasso, 11/9/2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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