Recording with the Vetta?

[RobRR]

So whats the best way to go about recording on the computer with the Vetta? I like my TonePort and all, but I cant get "my" sound through it like I have on the Vetta. Vetta I HD btw... do I need that VDI card?

[DSS3]

It should have line outs...?

[tseegert]

(copied from Channel6, guy named Armin, who happens to do his own Vetta mods)

"In case your audio card has koax digital in's - then use the koax digital outs from the Vetta (best sound).
Else use the XLR out's and connect them to your audio card - you need a cable XLT to cinch (or whatever inputs your audio card has)."

I havent used my Vetta with my pc other than for updating via USB Midisport, so I hope this helps.

[RobRR]

Hm, I can use the two XLR's out right into the two XLR inputs on the TonePort! That should work! Now to go get some cables...

[jgcable]

XLR's left and right from Vetta out to your recorder. 1/4" jacks left and right out work great too.
The SM57 mic model works great.

[Twisteramps]

I'd mic the amp if I were you... Wasn't real happy with the DO's on my Vetta (upgraded to 2.03 software though) and even paid for Armin's magic DO mods.

...they sounded like a shit sandwich. Hopefully the 2.5 has much better outputs, but I always had the best results just miking the amp at home and especially at gigs.

Pete

[jgcable]

I'd mic the amp if I were you... Wasn't real happy with the DO's on my Vetta (upgraded to 2.03 software though) and even paid for Armin's magic DO mods.

...they sounded like a shit sandwich. Hopefully the 2.5 has much better outputs, but I always had the best results just miking the amp at home and especially at gigs.

Pete

The mic sims on 2.5 are outstanding. I use them all the time in a total pro recording suite. We couldn't get real mics to sound better and we have some really kick ass recording mics. My bass/keyboard player is a music editor for Viacom/MTV/MTV2.

[Twisteramps]

I'll take your word for it John, but I heard the DO's are based on the XT's. I just don't see how a sim is going to beat a properly miked cab, and I'm one of the biggest modelling proponents around here.

Pete

[jgcable]

I'll take your word for it John, but I heard the DO's are based on the XT's. I just don't see how a sim is going to beat a properly miked cab, and I'm one of the biggest modelling proponents around here.

Pete

It does Pete, but keep in mind that we are pumping the Vetta through a really expensive Aphex Tube preamp. We found the best results with the SM57 sim.

[RobRR]

Alright well Im gonna try the XLR's and the different mic sims... hope it sounds better than the guitar port!

[RobRR]

Just gave it a whirl... ran it through the TonePort UX2 with "no amp" selected. Wasnt real happy with the sound to be honest. Granted Im running it through a nice set of computer speakers/sub so Im sure that will affect it, however I know the sound I hear is the sound that will be recorded, and its not really working for me. I just wish I could get the damn sound that comes out of the cabs recorded.

Oh shit, now that I think about it, I didint mess around with cab models... Im sure that would help some... doh!