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by **Rsaetan** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:08 am

New to this home recording thing. Riffworks seems really awesome but it says it cannot find a ASIO device. Do I just need a sound card with ASIO ? Any recommendations on a cheap one?

Also once I have that sound can I just plug my guitar into my mic input on my PC ( via a big to small jack convertor)

Thanks and sorry for the noob questions, I am a gamer and a bit of a computer geek but have never ever dealt with sound cards, just ram and vid cards ;p

by **Wedgebill** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:19 am

Download asio4all and you can give it a whirl by plugging in the way you said, find it here:-

http://www.asio4all.com/

by **scott** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:51 am

Have a look at Line6's TonePort device and GearBox software which will act as an input for your guitar and an output for your sound (although you'll need speakers/monitors). The software comes with a huge array of amp models and presets for bass/keyboard/vocals.

by **ailerom** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:57 am

http://www.audiomidi.com/Fast-Track-P5800.aspx
Cheap but heard nothing bad about it.

http://www.audiomidi.com/master.cfm?CID=329
A big range of options to consider.

by **ShredRex** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:32 pm

Toneport GX is cheaper.............and comes with GearBox...much better deal

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Line-6-Toneport-GX-USB-Recording-Interface?sku=241406

by **ailerom** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:55 pm

True. I'm a fan of a dedicated souncard though. I have a PodXT and don't use it's ASIO because I get better performance from the Terratec EWX2496. An oldie but a goodie in my opinion. But yes, that Toneport deal is sweet.

by **ShredRex** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:16 am

Just makes things so much simpler ya know.....I too thought about going direct with my soundcard....but it is just too much hassle when you can plug and play with a USB device like that TP.

by **scott** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:39 am

When drivers from Line6 and Sonoma are proven to be compatible, it makes a lot of sense to use what actually works. My Creative soundcard gave me nothing but trouble so the TonePort would always be my choice.

by **mickeymix** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:45 am

scott wrote:When drivers from Line6 and Sonoma are proven to be compatible, it makes a lot of sense to use what actually works. My Creative soundcard gave me nothing but trouble so the TonePort would always be my choice.

Ditto here...TonePort UX2 is a killer ASIO device. :cool:

by **Wedgebill** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:08 am

And it has a nice flat section between the knobs on top which is ideal for standing your beer on !!!

by **scott** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:11 pm

Wedgebill wrote:And it has a nice flat section between the knobs on top which is ideal for standing your beer on !!!

... or your gnome! :rolleyes:

by **Charvelguy** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:27 pm

or your bucket. Even your funny little gnome hat.

by **gdavis2** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:35 am

I still get an error message quite frequently saying that no ASIO device is attached and am invited to purchase a toneport via a popup window. This is despite the fact that I have had a toneport UX2 connected to my PC for 2+ years!
This is a fairly recent issue and I have downloaded the most recent drivers. I also recently crossgraded to standard thinking it was a line6 issue but this is also not the case.
I can often remedy the problem by unplugging and replugging the USB cable, but this is quite a hassle and not exactly an "inspiring" part of the writing/recording process.
Is this a fairly common issue among users, and if so is there a solution?

by **cwight** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:59 am

Ah the dreaded unplug- replug issue. I think it's something we all get. It happens to me a lot and I don't think there is a workaround yet. Not sure if it's a RW problem or a Line6 driver issue. Drives me mad, although if I use the Line6 version of RW I don't need to shut down RW to get the drivers to reload. Just gotta live with it for now I'm afraid.....

by **davenz** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:45 am

I reckon this is a line 6 driver issue; funnily enough, mine no longer does it since the last upgrade; I never have to replug. If only I could bottle the fix and sell it... er, give it away.

Dave

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