Some of the top guitar amp brands are Fender, Bogner, Marshall, Vox, Orange, and many more. You'll find those guitar amplifiers and more here at Musician's Friend. Whether you play classical folk or modern metal, it doesn't matter. There is a guitar amplifier to suit the needs of your music and your bandmates. All you need to do is take a. Mac; iPad; iPhone; Watch; TV; Music; Support; Shopping Bag + Cancel App Store Preview. Positive Grid Inc. IPad & iPhone See All. JamUp Music Spark Amp: Smart Jam, Chords Music BIAS FX - Guitar Amp & Effects Music BIAS FX 2 - #1 Guitar Tone App Music JamUp Pro Music Guitar Lessons Spark EDU Education iPhone See All. BIAS AMP 2 - for iPhone. Guitar Amp & FX modeling plug-in. Amp, Stomp, Cabinet + Mic, Rack FX modeling. 160.
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You probably wouldn't want to use this or a concert.. But maybe for pratice?
This will sound terrible. The line-level output of a guitar is too low for the Mac's line in. It will be audible but if you do any processing of the signal (for instance, with Amplitube) there will be very bad gate noise from the weak signal.
A much better idea is to get a cheap pre-amp, or run your guitar through your home stereo's line in, then to your mac.
Another way to boost the sound is to run your guitar through an effect pedal set to bypass, or a multieffect set to boost the volume only.
Man, I wish my lowly iMac DV had audio in… would probably sound pretty nice with the SoundSticks.
I may have to bring my guitar and effects pedal into work next week and give this a shot. I would imagine that you could also capture the audio using Audio Hijack similar program.
I could be wrong, but I think iMac DVs have audio input?
Arekkusu is probably right, this won't sound very good without a pre-amp between instrument and Macintosh. That said, this hint is a GREAT tip for those of us who were just looking for a way to pass audio through from input to output! I never knew how to do this before.
Absolutely! Up until now, I'd been using Sound Studio to accomplish this via its audio settings, but I'd always have to keep it running any time I wanted to set the play-through.
Play-through used to be an option in Mac OS 9 and earlier in the control panels and I was disappointed when it seemed to disappear in OS X.
I like to hook my radio up to my computer via the mic jack so I can take advantage of the speakers I have hooked up to the computer. Plus, it allows you to be able to record from the radio and know what you're getting.
One warning though - if your radio is hooked up via a different power strip or wall outlet from the computer and/or speakers, you will probably get a lot of low-pitched feedback. This is called a ground-loop caused by the different resistance potentials of the different outlets. You can either avoid this by plugging everything into the same power strip, or you can use a ground-loop isolator. I've found though that using the same power strip is a lot better than using a ground-loop isolator which doesn't completely eliminate the hum.
Guitar Amp For Microphone
I question the value of this hint. You'll get far better sound from an inexpensive guitar amp like this one: http://www.stevesmusiccenter.com/smokeyamps.html Why use a non-portable, ~$2000 appliance when a $27 portable appliance works so much better?
Plus, there is the very real issue of static electricity damaging the computer through the misuse of the microphone input. And the impedance and line level of the microphone input on the computer is mismatched with the output of a guitar.
If you need a cheap amp, check out the link above, don't endanger your computer to save $27.
Trevor
I don't know about the issue of static electricity causing damage. I've been recording my guitar this way for four years and have never had a problem.
As an extension to this hint, and a poor guitar player, i found the sound quality and latency of the builti-in audio card to be unacceptable. I have a Gibson Les Paul and the output of those wonderful pickups easily overloads the audio input. Picking up a (not too expensive) audio card with switchable gain and low-latency is certainly advised. Try M-Audio.com for some great sounding yet inexpensive cards.
now for the hint:
For those of you who use Cubase SX, open it up, make a new document and set am audio channel to monitor (ie playthrough) the channel you have the guitar plugged into. Notice you can use VST plugins in real time (or very close to it) and there is a wide variety of tube/amp emulators and effects available!! Just as fun as the old days of stomp-boxes but with the convenience of being able to save patches.
Same goes for bass guitar players or any electric instrument
As a final note, watch your levels! computer or stereo speakers aren't meant to be used this way and you can damage them if you aren't careful!
If you have a recent Mac (pre-installed Jaguar and up) you can also use your Mac as a recorder with sophisiticated multi-track editing & dubbing facilities - Sound Recorder is the app to use. The cheapest and most fully featured Mac for audio/MIDI is, by the way the eMac - it's the only one left with analogue line in.
This is no longer true. I have a Dual-2GHz G5 and it has both analog and digital line in. I use the analog in all the time to record radio shows.
The powerbook family also has line in.
Hi all. I have an eMac 1Ghz, and I use it to record and mix music. The BEST way to get guitar into your mac, well, there are a couple of ways, but the common item in them all is a powered mixer. you can plug that into the line in, and the guitar will plug into the mixer directly (balanced line in) or, plug the line out from any amp into the line in (if you don't have a mixer) and for the best sound of all, of course, is mic the amp into the mixer, into the mac. I use Digital Performer 4, it's the best. Highly recommened.
Guitar Amps For Sale Cheap
Incredible music.
In the key of easy.
GarageBand is a fully equipped music creation studio right inside your Mac — with a complete sound library that includes instruments, presets for guitar and voice, and an incredible selection of session drummers and percussionists. With Touch Bar features for MacBook Pro and an intuitive, modern design, it's easy to learn, play, record, create, and share your hits worldwide. Now you're ready to make music like a pro.
Start making professional‑sounding music right away. Plug in your guitar or mic and choose from a jaw‑dropping array of realistic amps and effects. You can even create astonishingly human‑sounding drum tracks and become inspired by thousands of loops from popular genres like EDM, Hip Hop, Indie, and more.
More sounds, more inspiration.
Plug in your USB keyboard and dive into the completely inspiring and expanded Sound Library, featuring electronic‑based music styles like EDM and Hip Hop. The built‑in set of instruments and loops gives you plenty of creative freedom.
The Touch Bar takes center stage.
The Touch Bar on MacBook Pro puts a range of instruments at your fingertips. Use Performance view to turn the Touch Bar into drum pads or a one-octave keyboard for playing and recording.
Plug it in. Tear it up.
Plug in your guitar and choose from a van-load of amps, cabinets, and stompboxes.
Design your dream bass rig.
Customize your bass tone just the way you want it. Mix and match vintage or modern amps and speaker cabinets. You can even choose and position different microphones to create your signature sound.
Drumroll please.
GarageBand features Drummer, a virtual session drummer that takes your direction and plays along with your song. Choose from 28 drummers and three percussionists in six genres.
Shape your sound. Quickly and easily.
Whenever you're using a software instrument, amp, or effect, Smart Controls appear with the perfect set of knobs, buttons, and sliders. So you can shape your sound quickly with onscreen controls or by using the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro.
Look, Mom — no wires.
You can wirelessly control GarageBand right from your iPad with the Logic Remote app. Play any software instrument, shape your sound with Smart Controls, and even hit Stop, Start, and Record from across the room.
Jam with drummers of every style.
Drummer, the virtual session player created using the industry's top session drummers and recording engineers, features 28 beat‑making drummers and three percussionists. From EDM, Dubstep, and Hip Hop to Latin, Metal, and Blues, whatever beat your song needs, there's an incredible selection of musicians to play it.
Each drummer has a signature kit that lets you produce a variety of groove and fill combinations. Use the intuitive controls to enable and disable individual sounds while you create a beat with kick, snare, cymbals, and all the cowbell you want. If you need a little inspiration, Drummer Loops gives you a diverse collection of prerecorded acoustic and electronic loops that can be easily customized and added to your song.
Audition a drummer for a taste of his or her distinct style.
Under Windows XP:. Red alert uprising mods.
Powerful synths with shape‑shifting controls.
Get creative with 100 EDM- and Hip Hop–inspired synth sounds. Every synth features the Transform Pad Smart Control, so you can morph and tweak sounds to your liking.
Sweeping Arp
Droplets
Bright Punchy Synth
Pumping Synth Waves
Epic Hook Synth
Learn to play
Welcome to the school of rock. And blues. And classical.
Get started with a great collection of built‑in lessons for piano and guitar. Or learn some Multi‑Platinum hits from the actual artists who recorded them. You can even get instant feedback on your playing to help hone your skills.
Take your skills to the next level. From any level.
Choose from 40 different genre‑based lessons, including classical, blues, rock, and pop. Video demos and animated instruments keep things fun and easy to follow.
Teachers with advanced degrees in hit‑making.
Learn your favorite songs on guitar or piano with a little help from the original recording artists themselves. Who better to show you how it's done?
Instant feedback.
Play along with any lesson, and GarageBand will listen in real time and tell you how you're doing, note for note. Track your progress, beat your best scores, and improve your skills.
Tons of helpful recording and editing features make GarageBand as powerful as it is easy to use. Edit your performances right down to the note and decibel. Fix rhythm issues with a click. Finesse your sound with audio effect plug‑ins. And finish your track like a pro, with effects such as compression and visual EQ.
Go from start to finish. And then some.
Create and mix up to 255 audio tracks. Easily name and reorder your song sections to find the best structure. Then polish it off with all the essentials, including reverb, visual EQ, volume levels, and stereo panning.
Take your best take.
Record as many takes as you like. You can even loop a section and play several passes in a row. GarageBand saves them all in a multi‑take region, so it's easy to pick the winners.
Your timing is perfect. Even when it isn't.
Played a few notes out of time? Simply use Flex Time to drag them into place. You can also select one track as your Groove Track and make the others fall in line for a super‑tight rhythm.
Polish your performance.
Capture your changes in real time by adjusting any of your software instruments' Smart Controls while recording a performance. You can also fine‑tune your music later in the Piano Roll Editor.
Touch Bar. A whole track at your fingertips.
The Touch Bar on MacBook Pro lets you quickly move around a project by dragging your finger across a visual overview of the track.
Wherever you are, iCloud makes it easy to work on a GarageBand song. You can add tracks to your GarageBand for Mac song using your iPhone or iPad when you're on the road. Or when inspiration strikes, you can start sketching a new song idea on your iOS device, then import it to your Mac to take it even further.
GarageBand for iOS
Play, record, arrange, and mix — wherever you go.
GarageBand for Mac
Your personal music creation studio.
Some of the top guitar amp brands are Fender, Bogner, Marshall, Vox, Orange, and many more. You'll find those guitar amplifiers and more here at Musician's Friend. Whether you play classical folk or modern metal, it doesn't matter. There is a guitar amplifier to suit the needs of your music and your bandmates. All you need to do is take a. Mac; iPad; iPhone; Watch; TV; Music; Support; Shopping Bag + Cancel App Store Preview. Positive Grid Inc. IPad & iPhone See All. JamUp Music Spark Amp: Smart Jam, Chords Music BIAS FX - Guitar Amp & Effects Music BIAS FX 2 - #1 Guitar Tone App Music JamUp Pro Music Guitar Lessons Spark EDU Education iPhone See All. BIAS AMP 2 - for iPhone. Guitar Amp & FX modeling plug-in. Amp, Stomp, Cabinet + Mic, Rack FX modeling. 160.
| Click here to return to the 'Use your Mac as an amplifier' hint |
Guitar Amps For Cheap
You probably wouldn't want to use this or a concert.. But maybe for pratice?
This will sound terrible. The line-level output of a guitar is too low for the Mac's line in. It will be audible but if you do any processing of the signal (for instance, with Amplitube) there will be very bad gate noise from the weak signal.
A much better idea is to get a cheap pre-amp, or run your guitar through your home stereo's line in, then to your mac.
Another way to boost the sound is to run your guitar through an effect pedal set to bypass, or a multieffect set to boost the volume only.
Man, I wish my lowly iMac DV had audio in… would probably sound pretty nice with the SoundSticks.
I may have to bring my guitar and effects pedal into work next week and give this a shot. I would imagine that you could also capture the audio using Audio Hijack similar program.
I could be wrong, but I think iMac DVs have audio input?
Arekkusu is probably right, this won't sound very good without a pre-amp between instrument and Macintosh. That said, this hint is a GREAT tip for those of us who were just looking for a way to pass audio through from input to output! I never knew how to do this before.
Absolutely! Up until now, I'd been using Sound Studio to accomplish this via its audio settings, but I'd always have to keep it running any time I wanted to set the play-through.
Play-through used to be an option in Mac OS 9 and earlier in the control panels and I was disappointed when it seemed to disappear in OS X.
I like to hook my radio up to my computer via the mic jack so I can take advantage of the speakers I have hooked up to the computer. Plus, it allows you to be able to record from the radio and know what you're getting.
One warning though - if your radio is hooked up via a different power strip or wall outlet from the computer and/or speakers, you will probably get a lot of low-pitched feedback. This is called a ground-loop caused by the different resistance potentials of the different outlets. You can either avoid this by plugging everything into the same power strip, or you can use a ground-loop isolator. I've found though that using the same power strip is a lot better than using a ground-loop isolator which doesn't completely eliminate the hum.
Guitar Amp For Microphone
I question the value of this hint. You'll get far better sound from an inexpensive guitar amp like this one: http://www.stevesmusiccenter.com/smokeyamps.html Why use a non-portable, ~$2000 appliance when a $27 portable appliance works so much better?
Plus, there is the very real issue of static electricity damaging the computer through the misuse of the microphone input. And the impedance and line level of the microphone input on the computer is mismatched with the output of a guitar.
If you need a cheap amp, check out the link above, don't endanger your computer to save $27.
Trevor
I don't know about the issue of static electricity causing damage. I've been recording my guitar this way for four years and have never had a problem.
As an extension to this hint, and a poor guitar player, i found the sound quality and latency of the builti-in audio card to be unacceptable. I have a Gibson Les Paul and the output of those wonderful pickups easily overloads the audio input. Picking up a (not too expensive) audio card with switchable gain and low-latency is certainly advised. Try M-Audio.com for some great sounding yet inexpensive cards.
now for the hint:
For those of you who use Cubase SX, open it up, make a new document and set am audio channel to monitor (ie playthrough) the channel you have the guitar plugged into. Notice you can use VST plugins in real time (or very close to it) and there is a wide variety of tube/amp emulators and effects available!! Just as fun as the old days of stomp-boxes but with the convenience of being able to save patches.
Same goes for bass guitar players or any electric instrument
As a final note, watch your levels! computer or stereo speakers aren't meant to be used this way and you can damage them if you aren't careful!
If you have a recent Mac (pre-installed Jaguar and up) you can also use your Mac as a recorder with sophisiticated multi-track editing & dubbing facilities - Sound Recorder is the app to use. The cheapest and most fully featured Mac for audio/MIDI is, by the way the eMac - it's the only one left with analogue line in.
This is no longer true. I have a Dual-2GHz G5 and it has both analog and digital line in. I use the analog in all the time to record radio shows.
The powerbook family also has line in.
Hi all. I have an eMac 1Ghz, and I use it to record and mix music. The BEST way to get guitar into your mac, well, there are a couple of ways, but the common item in them all is a powered mixer. you can plug that into the line in, and the guitar will plug into the mixer directly (balanced line in) or, plug the line out from any amp into the line in (if you don't have a mixer) and for the best sound of all, of course, is mic the amp into the mixer, into the mac. I use Digital Performer 4, it's the best. Highly recommened.
Guitar Amps For Sale Cheap
Incredible music.
In the key of easy.
GarageBand is a fully equipped music creation studio right inside your Mac — with a complete sound library that includes instruments, presets for guitar and voice, and an incredible selection of session drummers and percussionists. With Touch Bar features for MacBook Pro and an intuitive, modern design, it's easy to learn, play, record, create, and share your hits worldwide. Now you're ready to make music like a pro.
Start making professional‑sounding music right away. Plug in your guitar or mic and choose from a jaw‑dropping array of realistic amps and effects. You can even create astonishingly human‑sounding drum tracks and become inspired by thousands of loops from popular genres like EDM, Hip Hop, Indie, and more.
More sounds, more inspiration.
Plug in your USB keyboard and dive into the completely inspiring and expanded Sound Library, featuring electronic‑based music styles like EDM and Hip Hop. The built‑in set of instruments and loops gives you plenty of creative freedom.
The Touch Bar takes center stage.
The Touch Bar on MacBook Pro puts a range of instruments at your fingertips. Use Performance view to turn the Touch Bar into drum pads or a one-octave keyboard for playing and recording.
Plug it in. Tear it up.
Plug in your guitar and choose from a van-load of amps, cabinets, and stompboxes.
Design your dream bass rig.
Customize your bass tone just the way you want it. Mix and match vintage or modern amps and speaker cabinets. You can even choose and position different microphones to create your signature sound.
Drumroll please.
GarageBand features Drummer, a virtual session drummer that takes your direction and plays along with your song. Choose from 28 drummers and three percussionists in six genres.
Shape your sound. Quickly and easily.
Whenever you're using a software instrument, amp, or effect, Smart Controls appear with the perfect set of knobs, buttons, and sliders. So you can shape your sound quickly with onscreen controls or by using the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro.
Look, Mom — no wires.
You can wirelessly control GarageBand right from your iPad with the Logic Remote app. Play any software instrument, shape your sound with Smart Controls, and even hit Stop, Start, and Record from across the room.
Jam with drummers of every style.
Drummer, the virtual session player created using the industry's top session drummers and recording engineers, features 28 beat‑making drummers and three percussionists. From EDM, Dubstep, and Hip Hop to Latin, Metal, and Blues, whatever beat your song needs, there's an incredible selection of musicians to play it.
Each drummer has a signature kit that lets you produce a variety of groove and fill combinations. Use the intuitive controls to enable and disable individual sounds while you create a beat with kick, snare, cymbals, and all the cowbell you want. If you need a little inspiration, Drummer Loops gives you a diverse collection of prerecorded acoustic and electronic loops that can be easily customized and added to your song.
Audition a drummer for a taste of his or her distinct style.
Under Windows XP:. Red alert uprising mods.
Powerful synths with shape‑shifting controls.
Get creative with 100 EDM- and Hip Hop–inspired synth sounds. Every synth features the Transform Pad Smart Control, so you can morph and tweak sounds to your liking.
Sweeping Arp
Droplets
Bright Punchy Synth
Pumping Synth Waves
Epic Hook Synth
Learn to play
Welcome to the school of rock. And blues. And classical.
Get started with a great collection of built‑in lessons for piano and guitar. Or learn some Multi‑Platinum hits from the actual artists who recorded them. You can even get instant feedback on your playing to help hone your skills.
Take your skills to the next level. From any level.
Choose from 40 different genre‑based lessons, including classical, blues, rock, and pop. Video demos and animated instruments keep things fun and easy to follow.
Teachers with advanced degrees in hit‑making.
Learn your favorite songs on guitar or piano with a little help from the original recording artists themselves. Who better to show you how it's done?
Instant feedback.
Play along with any lesson, and GarageBand will listen in real time and tell you how you're doing, note for note. Track your progress, beat your best scores, and improve your skills.
Tons of helpful recording and editing features make GarageBand as powerful as it is easy to use. Edit your performances right down to the note and decibel. Fix rhythm issues with a click. Finesse your sound with audio effect plug‑ins. And finish your track like a pro, with effects such as compression and visual EQ.
Go from start to finish. And then some.
Create and mix up to 255 audio tracks. Easily name and reorder your song sections to find the best structure. Then polish it off with all the essentials, including reverb, visual EQ, volume levels, and stereo panning.
Take your best take.
Record as many takes as you like. You can even loop a section and play several passes in a row. GarageBand saves them all in a multi‑take region, so it's easy to pick the winners.
Your timing is perfect. Even when it isn't.
Played a few notes out of time? Simply use Flex Time to drag them into place. You can also select one track as your Groove Track and make the others fall in line for a super‑tight rhythm.
Polish your performance.
Capture your changes in real time by adjusting any of your software instruments' Smart Controls while recording a performance. You can also fine‑tune your music later in the Piano Roll Editor.
Touch Bar. A whole track at your fingertips.
The Touch Bar on MacBook Pro lets you quickly move around a project by dragging your finger across a visual overview of the track.
Wherever you are, iCloud makes it easy to work on a GarageBand song. You can add tracks to your GarageBand for Mac song using your iPhone or iPad when you're on the road. Or when inspiration strikes, you can start sketching a new song idea on your iOS device, then import it to your Mac to take it even further.
GarageBand for iOS
Play, record, arrange, and mix — wherever you go.
GarageBand for Mac
Your personal music creation studio.
Guitar Amps For Mac Mini
Logic Remote
Guitar Amps For Computer
A companion app for Logic Pro X.
