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How exactly do guitar amps work and why can't I just plug my guitar into my computer and start playing with the computer speakers instead? I am just curious
Sniperman724 said:How exactly do guitar amps work and why can't I just plug my guitar into my computer and start playing with the computer speakers instead? I am just curious
schip666! said:Most computer audio inputs have enough gain to handle a microphone, so you should be able to plug in your guitar and hear something. Have you tried?
Guitar amps color the sound in ways that no sound-card can replicate. I prefer tube amps, but there are some artists (David Hidalgo and BB King come to mind) that can slay you with solid-state amps. Use an amp, and learn how to mic the speaker(s) for interesting results.Sniperman724 said:Yea, I have actually tried to plug my guitar directly into my computer microphone jack because i wanted to see if it was a better way to record what I can play instead of placing my headset microphone in front of my amp and recording that way.
Sniperman724 said:Yea, I have actually tried to plug my guitar directly into my computer microphone jack because i wanted to see if it was a better way to record what I can play instead of placing my headset microphone in front of my amp and recording that way.
schip666! said:Most computer audio inputs have enough gain to handle a microphone, so you should be able to plug in your guitar and hear something. Have you tried?
A guitar amp produces sound through a series of electronic components. First, the guitar's signal is sent to the preamp, where it is amplified and shaped. Then, the signal is sent to the power amp, which further amplifies it and sends it to the speakers. The speakers convert the electrical signal into sound waves, which we hear as music.
A tube amp uses vacuum tubes to amplify the guitar's signal, while a solid-state amp uses transistors. Tube amps are known for their warm, rich sound, while solid-state amps are more reliable and often have built-in effects.
The EQ controls allow you to adjust the frequency levels of the sound coming from your guitar. The bass, mid, and treble controls help you shape the tone of your guitar, while the presence control adjusts the high-frequency response.
A combo amp has the preamp, power amp, and speakers all housed in one unit, making it compact and portable. A head and cabinet amp separates these components, with the head containing the preamp and power amp, and the cabinet containing the speakers. This allows for more customization and flexibility in terms of sound and power.
Effects pedals are connected between the guitar and the preamp of the amp. They modify the guitar's signal before it reaches the amp, allowing for different sounds and tones. Some pedals can also be connected through the amp's effects loop, which allows for more control over the placement of the effects in the signal chain.