Filmyak Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hi. I'm sure this has been answered, but I've searched repeatedly in the forums and can't find it. I've got my Variax. I'd like to record into Garage Band without having to buy a mixer or pod or what have you. Is there a way to get the guitar to record directly in Garage Band via the cable? No, I haven't tried it yet as I don't have the interface cable and will need to buy one, so asking before going down that road. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnmx Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 You'll need some kinda interface between the Variax and the Mac. You can't interface the Variax directly to the Mac and record the guitar sounds, even with the Variax USB connection kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I have an IK Multimedia iRig2 which can hook up my JTV59 to GarageBand on the iPad or even record on the iPhone with AmpliTube. If you have an older Variax without mag pups I think the iRig should work just fine by using the 1/4 inch jack out. I guess you are not using the VDI cable as you state you didn't want to buy a mixer or a POD. Note: If you have a Variax you really should save up and get a POD to make the best of it. Sell everything you don't need and buy a Helix! Link for details: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irig2/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filmyak Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Sorry, meant imac, not ipad or phone. But good info, thank you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Sorry, meant imac, not ipad or phone. But good info, thank you both.Ah! If you want to go 1/4 inch jack from Variax to iMac USB port you may want to check out this cheap device. Behringer UCG102 Should get you where you want to be. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UCY-BBpiZxo Video - How to get up and running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarian Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I go directly from my JT59 into Logic Pro on my MacBook Pro using just this adapter. I just plug into the mic input. It works perfectly but I don't believe they are available from Monster Cable anymore. It should be easy enough to make one though. It's a mono 1/4 inch to stereo 3.5mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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