New Tool Toy

Per discussion on Tidbits Talk, I picked up a fun new tool to record guitar noodles on my Mac.

"Line 6 Tone Port GX" (Line 6)

Minor kvetch, installation of the software required a reboot, but didn't warn me before installation began. Otherwise, I'm quite happy with it: but then my standards are pretty modest. I haven't done much multi-track recording before. Speaking of recording, the Take Control e-book only covers an earlier version of GarageBand. Still, I bought it and its companion book about recording in GarageBand, as there are free upgrades eminent, once the books are finished.

The Tone Port emulates various amp setups and guitar effects, so there are a myriad of soundscapes to explore. I've been riffing, adding (guitar generated) bass notes, and drum samples, and generally having a grand old time. I doubt anyone other than my neighbors will hear any of my output, but I'm still having a blast.

Sample rate conversion: 16 and 24 bit at 44.1, 48 and 96 kHz
Gearbox amp and effects modeling software for Guitar, Bass and Vocals includes:
23 guitar/bass amp models with 29 cabinet models
6 vocal mic preamps for amazing, studio-quality tracks
29 stompbox and studio effect models, including Overdrive, Delay, Reverb, Wah, Flanger, Chorus, and more
1/4-inch instrument/mic input
Line 6’s exclusive low-latency ToneDirect monitoring
Attaches to a guitar strap or sits on a desk
GearBox music player software lets you jam along with CDs or MP3s, even at half-speed playback without changing pitch
[From Line 6 - TonePort]