can i connect my guitar to the computer so that the sound comes out in the speakers connected to the pc?

Question

I was thinking of:
1.Buying a "big to small" jack so that i can connect the guitar 2 my pc's microphone socket, then just configure the mic and play guitar w/the sound coming out of my pc speakers (OR the speakers ive connected through the earphone jack, which i think wont cause problem)
But then i thought
2.I should be needing some software so that the guitar can sound in my speakers, and maybe act as a regular amp (with all the effects and stuff where the amp has the knobs for that job, ive been reading about guitar-fxbox, if u can recommend a program id really thank u)
BUT...
3.Ive been told that maybe the guitars output could be 2 much 4 the microphone socket and might screw it all up (i'm not sure about that ponit, based on what ive read, but 2 b on safe side im telling u if u happen 2 know something)
So, what i should do? does my procedure of buying the adapter and plugging in the guitar 2 the pc (w/the software btween those, if needed) is right? ill apreciate all ur answers thnx

Answer 1

it will work, but you will need a preamp to plug in your guitar.



for the software i suggest guitar rig 3 (download the demo) http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=guitarrig3

Answer 2

It should work out okay. If the guitar is too loud, turn it down, doesn't the guitar have a volume control?



If you want effects and stuff I think you'd be better off using a direct box, then play through line in, or insert an effects box in-between. There's some pretty neat amp modeling effects available.

Most computer sound cards don't offer very good audio performance. And the mic input will be rather noisy compared to an actual guitar amp or pro sound card.

Plus, the sound output from computer speakers is only a few hundred milliwatts for small ones, and maybe a watt or two for big ones. Hardly enough to really play a guitar through well. And forget about using any accoustic feedback.

Answer 3

The technical name for the "big to small" jack is the 1/4" to the 1/8" audio plug adapter. You will need that if you want to connect your guitar to the computer. Also, if your computer has inputs like this: http://www.systemaxdev.com/productmedia/HTMLImages/CTEN/ContentModules/mini-audio-port.jpg (the blue one included), then you can just plug it in there and anything that goes into the blue will come out the speakers (no software required). You will need good quality speakers for it to really sound like an amplifier though. PC speakers are often low-quality, especially if they don't have their own power supply.



If you're going to use the microphone port then you will need software. The one you're thinking of, guitar fx-box sounds good. There's also Audacity.



As for the overload thing? I've never really heard about something like that. I'd ask a real person if that's true, not some online person.

Answer 4

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Basically, don't do it. Average desktop computers and laptops aren't designed with music in mind. There is a terrible thing called LAG. That means there is a delay between when you play and when the sound comes through your speakers. The only way to avoid this would be to drop thousands of dollars on high quality new computers and sound processors and all this crap. Or...you could just pay about $100 and buy an amp. Your call.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

you need a y cable(3 ends) one end needs to have a jack and the other mini jack (1/4 inch) (11mm)