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How to Play Guitar Through Your PC

Playing MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) instruments such as keyboards through your PC allows you to make and record "digital" music. Unfortunately, there aren't very many MIDI guitar effects that sound realistic, so if you want to record guitar, you're better off getting the real thing. There's a relatively simple way to play your guitar through your PC, as long as you have the right equipment and a little knowledge.

Things You'll Need

  • USB Audio/MIDI interface
  • Guitar
  • Guitar cable
  • Multi-track recording software
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Instructions

    • 1

      Plug your USB Audio/MIDI interface's USB cable into one of your PC's USB ports.

    • 2

      Install the appropriate software if necessary (many Audio/MIDI interfaces are plug and play, meaning that they'll begin the installation wizard upon plugging the device in).

    • 3

      Plug one end of your quarter-inch guitar cable into your guitar's input jack, and the other end of the cable into the USB Audio/MIDI interface's input jack.

    • 4

      Open your multi-track recording software program. Create a new track by selecting "Track" and then "Create New Track." Change the input on your new track to the USB Audio/MIDI interface. Press "record" and begin playing.

    • 5

      Adjust the volume on your USB Audio/MIDI interface by turning the volume knob up or down in accordance with the output level you're receiving from your playback.

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