How do you record guitar through a USB interface?

Question

Hello,

I have a Digitech RP355 guitar effects processing unit and would like to be able to record on my computer with it (as the box advertises >> "USB recording"). I installed the Cubase recording software that came with the RP355, but when I plug the unit into my computer via USB, it won't recognize my device for recording. I have also installed the needed drivers and programs, but it still won't be recognized an a recording interface. I was able to get the presets from the device displayed on my computer using the Xedit program from Digitech, but no recording.

The RP355 also has a MIDI and normal audio cable interface, but I don't have a MIDI interface on my computer, and I was hoping to use the USB port to record.

If you can help me out, then I would be very thankful!!

Thanks!

Answer 1

I'm not familiar with Cubase but in Pro Tools, you need to tell the software where the input is coming from for a given track. Assuming that Cubase probably works like that too, you will want to read the manual for recording from a USB port and see what it tell you to do.

Answer 2

Yes, the Digitech RP355 will allow you to record from Cubase. Is it possible that you forgot to install the proper drivers? If not, go into properties/options, audio, input. Choose ASIO-RP355 input! That's it. If you don't have it in the list, it's possible the driver doesn't work with your version of Cubase, go to their website and get the latest ones. Now I understand you already did all that but it's a procedure that can sometimes be confusing!



Ok, you did everything right, simplify the process of finding the problem, plug your audio interface, plug your guitar, power it on, then start windows recorder and start recording! You should be able to record with that simple software. If not, right click on the little speaker at the bottom right corner (PC), press recording devices or something like that depending on your OS, you should have a list of stuff...some enabled, some disabled. Find your interface's input, not the MIDI. Right click on it, properties and look if windows understand everything (should read "this device is connected and is working correctly.) If not, you missed something, if so, it means Cubase is being an ***.You'll have to troubleshoot that! I'd like to give you more info but I don't have this interface anymore, mine took some time to understand but once it was setup correctly, it was working great. Maybe a phone call/visit on the forums to Digitech will give you more help!

Answer 3

People on this board seem to have the illusion that if you even bring a bass near a guitar amp, the amp will burst into flames. Not the case. The electronics of an amp don't care what you're plugging into it as long as it's an instrument of some kind. The speaker(s) is/are what take the brunt of the punishment from a bass. But as long as you keep the volume at a sane level, you'll do no damage. The fact that you're only using the electronics in this case...you're good to go. Rock on \m/ Ken