guitargypsy Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hi everyone. I'm still using the old GuitarPort hardware coupled with the PodFarm2 software package. I'm wanting to upgrade my hardware to whatever the current replacement is for GuitarPort but it's not clear as to what that is. Or, if there even is one. The original GuitarPort basically 'became' your computer's sound card. I really don't want that to be the case with whatever I replace it with. I now have two computers, one with the GuitarPort hooked up. I want to get rid of the need for the 2nd computer since it just takes up room on the desktop for the sole purpose of running the GuitarPort. Does Line 6 offer a similar hardware device as the GuitarPort that works as an amp modeler and acts more as an audio interface for the guitar instead of a replacement for the soundcard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fflbrgst Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Hi GG, you're a little confused - you WANT the audio interface to act as your soundcard, it has better specs than the internal one on your computer. Maybe you only want the interface to be used when using your guitar/recording, and use the internal card when listening to music on the internet, etc? If that's the case, then you need to manually select the internal card as the default, and then manually turn it off and select the interface when you want to use it. Any audio interface can be used this way, including the GuitarPort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triryche Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 USB Audio Interfaces are external soundcards. And when used as intended it becomes your PC’s soundcard. There are exceptions when aggregating devices but that is not common in the PC realm. The closest thing to a direct replacement from Line6 would be the POD Studio GX, next step up would be a UX1, then a UX2. Not sure what your budget is, but their Helix line IMHO is far superior to the POD Farm tones and is what I would invest in if the budget allowed. It can be used as a standalone modeler (no PC needed) and/or a USB interface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitargypsy Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 Thanks for the responses and info! What i'm searching for is pretty simple but the quest to find it doesn't always come with all the answers. So, thanks for your patience. What I need is a replacement for my GuitarPort that does essentially the same thing only not quite so cumbersome. I've looked at other brands such as the iRig UA that allows some degree of independence whereas it can be used on its own or plugged into the PC. Another concern is how I can listen to the output of the device. In other words, my PC currently has bluetooth capabilities to which I have connected some nice bluetooth headphones. However, my fear is that if I connect the GuitarPort or the POD Studio UX1 or UX2 that it will require I go back to plugin style headphones and also have to permanently have the device wired to the PC. But, if push comes to shove, I just want to play my guitar and need a device that allows me to do that since I don't have an amplifier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fflbrgst Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 If you've got the budget, the Helix is the way to go. If you just want to plug your guitar into something to hear it as you play, and are not concerned with the FX or modeling, then you could use a simple battery-operated headphone amp like the one Vox makes. As to using your Bluetooth headphones, you would need to plug a Bluetooth transmitter into the headphone output of any audio interface, I'm not sure that any come with BT except maybe those iDevice things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitargypsy Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Yeah, I don't have the budget for that system. Plus, I suck at guitar but I like to plunk around on it thinking i'm a rock star. I'm looking for what would be the equivalent of the GuitarPort, basically. Would that be the POD Studio UX1 or 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz_Ham Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I would defiantly go for a ux, ux2 if you have the budget. I cheaped out and got the ux1 and ended up having to buy a separate phantom power supply to power my condensor mic. I previously recorded via a sub channel mixer, plugging my amp directly in to the computers soundcard, via the channel mixer. The sound quality was miles behind the ux and latency was an issue. As the hobby progresses, I think you will be glad you chose an external sound card. You can pick them up pretty cheap second hand from ebay. I've purchased both of my ux from eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockandRoll Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Just so I'm clear, as my Guitarport finally died, the most comparable replacement (cost and features) is the Line 6 POD Studio GX with POD Farm, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz_Ham Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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