Hi folks.

Thanks for the tips.

Re the soundcard, I'm not using the PC's soundcard. That's where the Alesis IO2 audio interface comes in!

In simple terms it's an external (USB) bit of kit something like part way between a normal PC soundcard, and a professional mixing desk.

I.e. 2 separate input channels (with phantom power for the mics) with adjustable gains and LED's for levels; 24 bit 96 Khz recording with high end A/D; adjustable outputs for headphones and monitors (I'm using my old hi-fi system for monitors!); midi in & out; etc etc plus its own driver. Cubase LE came with it.

Re the sound of the guitar, it sounded boomy and lacked its normal brightness (I like a bright sound), generally sounded 'wooly'. I did manage to make it sound a bit better by applying equalisation, but I'd rather get the sound as good as possible at source.


Thanks again

Old Folkie