Pc usb interface

Werner232

Hi guys. I'm looking for one of these. I got my hands on Amplitube and Guitar Rig software and want to use it on my laptop. Please help a fellow out if you can. Thanks.

Lu22

Found the exact one on aliexpress (apologies for the massive url):

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-Quality-USB-Interface-Guitar-Connector-with-ABS-Plastic-USB-Guitar-Link/32726346470.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.10.OXbsUT&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10065_10151_10068_5010019_10136_10137_10060_10138_10155_10062_437_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_303_100031_10099_10103_10102_10096_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10174_10084_10083_10119_10080_10082_10081_10110_519_10111_10112_10113_10114_10182_10185_10078_10079_10073_10123_10120_10189_142-10119,searchweb201603_16,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=6b30427f-a577-4a60-9cf7-e8dde6ccf6c3&algo_expid=f48e57a0-a07f-47af-ba1f-66d820d555dc-1&algo_pvid=f48e57a0-a07f-47af-ba1f-66d820d555dc

Takes 1-2 months for stuff from Ali to arrive, but I haven't had any issues yet.
Though I'm not entirely convinced you're gonna get quality recording out of a $6 device.

Werner232

Not looking to record. ? Just wanna play.

V8

Werner232 wrote: Not looking to record. ? Just wanna play.

Google "Round Trip Latency" (aka RTL), not all interfaces are equal - especially if you are using software fx and monitoring the wet signal.

Not that this one couldn't work, you'll probably end up using ASIO4ALL drivers, on a decently spec'ed pc that could work. But I have my doubts it'll feel as responsive as a amp + pedals.

euroryanaux

Hi there

Those are really really bad interfaces. Unless you are very strapped for cash I'd splash out and get a Focusrite or Presonus. Simple reason is that the one in your pics uses a very poor "asio4all" driver which results in pretty horrible latency. ie. you pick a note, wait a few milliseconds, then you hear it.

Given that you just "want to play" I would say that low latency is VERY important to you so that it feels like you are playing a real amp.

How do I know? long time amp emulation user after selling all my stacks years ago. I only use software now, have tested and used them all.

BTW Let me save you a year or two ... scuffham s-gear ... its the best and pretty much only sim that sounds and feels like real tube amps.

Cheers
Ryan

DaveO_CT

All of these cheapies have too much latency, nevermind the clicking and clipping. Get yourself a Focusrite Solo or 2i2. It's worth spending more for what you can get out of Guitar Rig/Amplitude. After you've used it for a few days you'll want something decent. I got the 2nd Gen 2i2 and it is great. It just has no midi output.

Jazzman105

Lu22 wrote: Found the exact one on aliexpress (apologies for the massive url):

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-Quality-USB-Interface-Guitar-Connector-with-ABS-Plastic-USB-Guitar-Link/32726346470.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.10.OXbsUT&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10065_10151_10068_5010019_10136_10137_10060_10138_10155_10062_437_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_303_100031_10099_10103_10102_10096_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10174_10084_10083_10119_10080_10082_10081_10110_519_10111_10112_10113_10114_10182_10185_10078_10079_10073_10123_10120_10189_142-10119,searchweb201603_16,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=6b30427f-a577-4a60-9cf7-e8dde6ccf6c3&algo_expid=f48e57a0-a07f-47af-ba1f-66d820d555dc-1&algo_pvid=f48e57a0-a07f-47af-ba1f-66d820d555dc

Takes 1-2 months for stuff from Ali to arrive, but I haven't had any issues yet.
Though I'm not entirely convinced you're gonna get quality recording out of a $6 device.

+1 for this piece of advice. The other comments are certainly valid and is obviously sound advice. Purely focusing on answering the request, Aliexpress is the way to go when you are gonna make cheap mistakes. You'd have to wait up to 5 weeks for delivery, (but delayed gratification has its value). Werner232 is on his own journey and the investment required is negligible. The item you're after is a good stepping stone.

PS: I've been screwed only once by a supplier via Aliexpress (over a period of three years), but you'll get that everywhere. Again, the size of your investment will be worth the risk.