Very basic questions regarding getting started in AmpliTube

[Doug5555]

Hi, I am planning to buy the AmpliTube software. I am brand new to digital modeling and have some very basic (embarrassing?) questions.

1) I have a Lenova Yoga 730 laptop that, I think, has a Realtek audio driver. Will that work? If not, what would work.

2) Should I connect my computer to my amp (Yamaha THR 30) or to my home speakers/monitors (or should I get something else that would optimize the sound)?

3) How do I connect my laptop to the answer in question 2?

4) Is there any other hardware that I need to run AmpliTube?

Thanks so much for any help you can offer.

Doug

[vac713]

you're gonna need an audio interface

IK Multimedia has several options ranging from 60 bucks to several hundred.

The iRigs are compact and inexpensive. They have a headphone out that you can plug headphones into or you can connect them to powered speakers

I personally like the AXE I/O - not cheap but flexible and great performance

Then there's the I/O Stomp which is an interface plus pedalboard - If I could pick just one it would be the AXE I/O for performance or the Stomp for the additional pedalboard functionality. depends on what makes the most sense for you

I use Axe I/O on both of my desktops and Stomp for my Laptop

You will also need powered speakers.... the sound from your laptop will suck

[Doug5555]

Thanks, I appreciate it!