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Topic: Music Room Set-up for Practice |
Bud Harger
From:
Belton, Texas by way of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Posted 24 Apr 2023 3:13 pm |
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I am asking for advice on a simple set-up to play back rhythm tracks for "play-along" practice.
Available equipment for playback:
Laptop Computer with: (1) VLC Software and (2) Music files, including Instruction and Rhythm Tracks, (3) powered USB hub.
Guitar Amplifier
Extension speaker, unpowered
What interface do you recommend? I have an Edirol 25 interface that has suddenly quit working. Searching for a simple set-up to get back to practicing.
Thanks for your help.
bUd
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Lee Gauthier
From:
Victoria, BC, Canada
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Posted 24 Apr 2023 6:08 pm
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| Very similar but probably much higher quality than your last one the UAD-volt 2 might fit the bill. The scarlett solo 3rd gen would also be a good option and a bit cheaper than the UAD. |
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Jeff Highland
From:
New South Wales, Australia
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Posted 25 Apr 2023 3:00 pm
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You may be better with a stand alone system rather than going through the guitar amp.
Perhaps just use the 1/8 output on the laptop into computer sub and satelite speakers, or (more expensive) into powered studio monitors.
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David Becker
From:
California, USA
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Posted 28 Apr 2023 7:10 am
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I go the route Jeff suggests: iPad 1/8 output into Aux IN on a pair of inexpensive PreSonus E.3.5 powered speakers. The guitar amp is separate. If you are not recording, I don't think you need the external interface/DAW device. I like the flexibiity of keeping the backing track (or full-on mp3 of a recording) separate. I use the Amazing SloDowner on the iPad to isolate sections, change speeds, change keys, etc.
Good luck with it!
David |
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