How to record guitar signals with iRig
Whatever your interface, capturing your instrument’s sound correctly is crucial to making great original music
For guitarists, the ability to just plug in and play effortlessly is crucial. GarageBand is ideal here with so much for players to enjoy without much hassle. But you might be looking at your Mac and scratching your head over how to connect the instrument. For this you require an interface, a device to take a guitar lead and input the signal. One such solution that offers performance and portability is IK Multimedia’s iRig. Compatible with iOS and macOS too, the latest iRig HD 2 model takes that further with 24-bit/96khz sound and USB support. In this guide we’ll use iRig to show the basics of recording a guitar or bass signal correctly.