JMA-1 First timer..

[Grubsta]

Oh yeah, that’s fair enough. Good to see I’m not the only one up this early lol

Haha yeah just about to shoot off to work.

[Sonic Mountain]

It's come up really well, well done! Setup takes a while to get spot on while everything settles. There are a couple of reasonable tuner apps you can get for your phone. I use Guitar Tuna. But generally for intonation I plug into the computer and use GarageBand as the built in tuner is really accurate.

[Grubsta]

It's come up really well, well done! Setup takes a while to get spot on while everything settles. There are a couple of reasonable tuner apps you can get for your phone. I use Guitar Tuna. But generally for intonation I plug into the computer and use GarageBand as the built in tuner is really accurate.

I never thought of that are you using an iRig to plug into the computer? I have garage band but no interface

[Simon Barden]

As long as you can put the guitar through an amp, then the app will just use the phone's mic. I use the Peterson iStroboSoft app (you have to pay a bit for it but I like it). Garageband will use a phone or tablet's mic as an input if there is nothing else.

[Grubsta]

As long as you can put the guitar through an amp, then the app will just use the phone's mic. I use the Peterson iStroboSoft app (you have to pay a bit for it but I like it). Garageband will use a phone or tablet's mic as an input if there is nothing else.

Ok thanks Simon ill check it out

[Sonic Mountain]

I have an M-Audio interface I got from JB for about $150. It's excellent, lets me multi track record as well. There are loads of different ones. The USB input is a lot more reliable (and sounds better) than using the built in mic or line in.

[Grubsta]

I have an M-Audio interface I got from JB for about $150. It's excellent, lets me multi track record as well. There are loads of different ones. The USB input is a lot more reliable (and sounds better) than using the built in mic or line in.

Ok ill have a look. I have looked at the iRig a few times and had considered buying one. I only have a small 10w Marshall amp and its not bad but you really can't do a lot with it either i don't really have the pennies to buy something more versatile at the moment so getting an interface that i could plug into the Mac seems like a reasonable option. Marshall have their range of small modelling amps i would love to try one of those but ill have to save some cash first.

[tommycarlos]

Ok ill have a look. I have looked at the iRig a few times and had considered buying one. I only have a small 10w Marshall amp and its not bad but you really can't do a lot with it either i don't really have the pennies to buy something more versatile at the moment so getting an interface that i could plug into the Mac seems like a reasonable option. Marshall have their range of small modelling amps i would love to try one of those but ill have to save some cash first.

I'll give a +1 for iRig. I have an iRig Pro that I adore. I got the pro as it can be used with XLR mic leads as well for vocals. I do all my songwriting in GarageBand (those drummers!), and it even works with iOS so I can use GB on my iPad or iPhone in a pinch.

The iRig into my iPhone makes a great headphone practice solution as well. I can get sounds similar to my real main sound (RAT -> Muff Fuzz blended at about 50% -> delays and reverbs, etc -> Vox AC30) without annoying the neighbours .

[Sonic Mountain]

Honestly, Garageband has you covered with virtual amps and pedals. There is a massive selection that are all totally adjustable and customisable. It is the best substitute to actually having a band to play with. Setup some drums, lay down bass and rhythm then just solo like an asshole for hours. GB never gets bored or drops a beat. For the price of the interface its an amazing piece of software. Plus you can spend and extra $5 and get extra virtual drummers or more loops or whatever. I've been using music making software since the Amiga 2000 and GB is hands down the best IMO. Sure Pro Tools might be industry standard, pro level, but it simply doesn't do half of what GB does for free. Its actually the main reason I still use a mac as a work station.

EDIT: This is what I have - its plug and play, little bit of fiddling to get multitrack to work

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/m-audio/m-...erface/330033/

A mate I collaborate with in Sydney has one of these - its pretty much idiot proof

https://www.storedj.com.au//apogee-j...QaAi7eEALw_wcB

And here is a track I whipped up in it. 15-20mins work largely improvised, its great as you can loop back over sections and do a bunch of takes until you are happy.

https://soundcloud.com/magicbullets/drive

[dave.king1]

Nice build Grubsta, minimalist and very tidy

I use Reaper on the PC and have a couple of small/cheap USB connected mixers, Peavey PV6 and Behringer Xenyx Q502 USB, the Behringer has a much smaller footprint than the Peavey and also includes a pretty reasonable compressor.

I also use Kuassa Vermillion as my amp sim when not micing a real amp

More than happy with both. ( the electric guitar in both is my Pitbull Tele )

Road To Forbes was recorded using the Peavey
https://soundcloud.com/suthol/road-to-forbes

Lost Love was recorded using the Behringer
https://soundcloud.com/suthol/lost-l...e-pain-goes-on

The Lost Love link plays on with one of my mates songs, not sure what interface he uses but he has a heavy duty Mac and uses Logic Pro