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Post by majib on Jan 22, 2008 22:28:15 GMT -5
Hi guys! I was interested in buying a Line 6 TonePort ux2 for recording some of my music. The only problem is, I don't really know how it works. I've tried to look up stuff about it but a lot of it didnt make sense since im new to the whole recording stuff. Some question that I want to ask you guys is:
1.)Is it good?
2.) How do you set it up?
3.)Can I record my own songs with it?
4.) Can I add drums and bass guitar to it?
Thank you for reading it and I hope you guys can help me out!
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Post by jake on Jan 23, 2008 2:42:14 GMT -5
Hey majib, I have never used any Line 6 products except for a line 6 amp once for a concert!! Anyway scroll down to the bottom of this page and there is some product information that you might find helpful... www.amazon.com/Line-6-Tone-Port-UX2/dp/B000BP5QG2Sorry i could not be of any better help!! jake |
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Post by majib on Jan 23, 2008 16:40:35 GMT -5
Thank you for your help.
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Post by av on Jan 23, 2008 23:05:29 GMT -5
From reading over the Line 6 website...
The Line 6 Toneport UX2 is an audio interface. It's job is to get your music into the computer. The Toneport will connect to your computer via USB, and from there you need software to actually record that signal into. Software includes Cubase, Nuendo, Protools, Logic, Sonar, Reaper (which is free for download on the internet), etc. Inside this software is where you do all your editing, mixing, etc.
Now you have 2 options for recording guitar or bass. You can use a microphone or you can go direct. Going direct means you plug the instrument cable straight out of the guitar into the Toneport. This may be the most convenient way to do things. However if you have a good microphone and a great sounding amp you may want to mic your guitar cabinet (although if you had money to spend on a great amp and a great mic, you probably wouldnt be buying a line 6 product anyway).
Using a microphone you will just plug the mic cable from the mic into the XLR input on front of toneport. if you are using a Condenser mic, it requires external power to work called Phantom Power, which is included as a feature in toneport, so you will need to make sure that is turned on if you are using a condenser mic. condensers are often used for vocals. they are delicate mics though, do not mic a snare drum or electric guitar with a condenser because it will break the mic!
1.) is it good?
for the money? it's not a bad deal. will it sound like a professional recording when you're done? no way. The pros get good sound by using top of the line preamps, converters, microphones, recorded in acoustically treated rooms and know how to first capture a great sound and then manipulate it in their DAW (Digital Audio Workstation.. the software used to record with like Cubase, Protools)
2.) how do you set it up?
plug your instrument or XLR mic cable into the Toneport, turn levels up on Toneport, USB Out of toneport into USB In of computer, tell your DAW to record the signal coming in from the Toneport, hit record button.
3.) can i record my own songs with it?
No. Toneport only allow you to record covers of songs already made famous by already famous people. Sorry.
4.) Can I add drums and bass guitar to it?
Yes. to add drums you will need to get at least one microphone, preferably 2. plud the mic cables into the XLR input on the front of toneport and record. make sure you record drums first for your song if you plan to have them at all. then on a new track in your DAW you can record guitar and bass and vocals along with it. You can record bass exactly the same as you would guitar.
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Post by princeavison on Feb 6, 2008 14:48:16 GMT -5
where on earth did you get the idea that you can't record your own songs?? Of course you can.... how would it know if your not?
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Post by av on Feb 6, 2008 17:20:02 GMT -5
where on earth did you get the idea that you can't record your own songs?? Of course you can.... how would it know if your not? haha |
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