[LAU] Making great guitar sounds on GNU/Linux

[Darren Landrum]

Christian Delahousse wrote:
  > If I use my amp's preamp to colour my tone before going to the
> interface, will the signal coming from the preamp out be high impedance 
> or low impedance (line). Should I plug the cable into the line level 
> input, guitar (hi-z) input or the insert jack (since it has already been 
> preamplified).

I honestly don't know the answer to that question. I just took a peek at 
a schematic for the Hot Rod Deluxe, and I see it has a preamp out, but 
it doesn't say what level or impedance. If it is intended for going to 
external effects, those typically expect line level unbalanced at 600 
ohms, which most sound cards can also handle (some want a balanced 
signal, which is another issue entirely).

I will not be held responsible if you try it and blow something up. ;-)

> Would all this be worth the trouble? Will using tube preamplification 
> change the attainable tones?

Personally, I would say to get a decent ribbon mic and record your amp 
that way. :-) Barring that, skip the complications, plug the guitar 
straight into the DI on your Tascam, and start shredding. :-)

-- Darren Landrum