Mac/Tonelab Recording Question. . .
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 10:35 am
At some point in the near future I am going to make recordings for home/personal use.
Here's my setup so far:
Rick 360 --> Tonelab SE --> Mac Pro 15" laptop.
I like the effects on the tonelab. So I'd like to use it to shape the tone rather than Garageband or some other software solution.
What's the best way to physically connect the tonelab into the laptop? The Tonelab is an early one - it's got the double expression pedal, which is great. But it does not have much in the way of connectivity - no USB or Firewire output.
1) One option would simply be to get a 1/8" audio cable and run it from the tonelab to the input jack on the PC. Would I sacrifice sound quality with this route?
2) Would it be a better idea to get a "audio interface" box and run the regular output from the tonelab into the box, then the mac?
Any opinions appreciated. I am not anything more than a hobbyist.
Here's my setup so far:
Rick 360 --> Tonelab SE --> Mac Pro 15" laptop.
I like the effects on the tonelab. So I'd like to use it to shape the tone rather than Garageband or some other software solution.
What's the best way to physically connect the tonelab into the laptop? The Tonelab is an early one - it's got the double expression pedal, which is great. But it does not have much in the way of connectivity - no USB or Firewire output.
1) One option would simply be to get a 1/8" audio cable and run it from the tonelab to the input jack on the PC. Would I sacrifice sound quality with this route?
2) Would it be a better idea to get a "audio interface" box and run the regular output from the tonelab into the box, then the mac?
Any opinions appreciated. I am not anything more than a hobbyist.