Choose that option and Studio One will recognize your interface. If you have an option that matches your audio interface, choose it.įor example, if you have a Focusrite audio interface, you should see an option called ‘Focusrite USB’. Mine is currently set to ‘Windows Audio’ but yours will display differently if you’re not using Windows.Ĭlick the drop-down menu for the Audio Device to see what your options are. This screen shows you the audio device controlling everything. You can access this menu at any time by going to the Studio One > Options menu or pressing Ctrl+, (comma) on your keyboard. This is where you can configure your audio interface or microphone.Ĭlick on the icon or text to bring up the Audio Device settings. On the main screen (may look different depending on your version), you will see a ‘Setup’ area as shown below. If you don’t have Studio One, check out the different versions here. Once you have your microphone or audio interface connected to your computer, open Studio One.Īny version of Studio One will be able to record guitar, so it doesn’t matter if you have the Prime, Artist, or Professional versions. You can plug any microphone or multiple microphones into an audio interface. A USB microphone like this provides a simple setup.īut for most people, I highly recommend using an audio interface as it gives you far more flexibility. When I’m recording vocals, instead of using an audio interface, I simply plug in my iRig Mic Studio (link to review). Īn audio interface like the Focusrite Scarlett is the ideal option if you want to record an acoustic guitar using a microphone.Īlternatively, if you want to record your guitar (or guitar amp) with a microphone, you can buy a USB microphone like this one.

To record guitar using a Focusrite audio interface, simply plug it into your USB port before you open Studio One. One of the most popular audio interfaces I recommend if you want to record acoustic or electric guitar (or vocals and other instruments) is the Focusrite Scarlett range (link to Amazon for details and different options).

In this example, I’m using an iRig HD 2 (check out my review to see why I highly recommend it for electric guitar) and plugging it into my PC’s USB port. If you don’t have a microphone or audio interface, learn about the different recording options in this guide.

You can use an audio interface or a microphone. You have two ways to record a guitar in Studio One. 11.5 Related Guides and Lessons: Step 1: Connect Audio Interface or Microphone

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