How to play electric guitar without an amp
What you need and how to connect an audio interface to practice with headphones.
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Electric guitar beginner guides
Starting electric guitar usually means getting stuck on connecting gear, dialing in a sound, and knowing how to practice. These guides answer the most common questions one topic at a time.
How to connect an electric guitar to a computer
The gear, five setup steps, and fixes for no sound, delay, and crackling.
Guitar amp settings for beginners
What each amp knob does, starting numbers from clean to lead, and how to dial in your tone.
Why your guitar sounds delayed (and how to fix latency)
The usual causes of a delayed guitar sound, how to fix them in order, and the buffer math.
Amp sim terms explained
What amp sim, plugin, VST3, AU, DAW, and IR mean, in plain words.
How to practice guitar with a metronome
How to pick a starting BPM, a 5-BPM-at-a-time routine, and what to do when you drift.