2. Software:
VST plug-in. It will allow you to model the guitar sounds in the way you want. Numerous free and paid software options are available on the market.
DAW workstation You need it to record the guitar with the embedded VST pug-ins and to arrange your guitar tracks. You can pick from a great choice of industry standards, but be warned - they are pricey!
Things to consider:
By design, this guide gives only a general overview of the type of software solutions available. Modeling sound and recording guitar tracks on a computer is a vast and complicated topic that deserves a separate in-depth insight. Generally, what you should bear in mind when choosing your software platform is:
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ease-of-use – music recording software, especially DAWs, tend to be complicated, even intimidating at first. Check free demo versions to see which works for you before paying full price.
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compatibility between the VST and DAW you choose – some DAWs don’t support third party VST plug-ins, or you have to pay extra for the functionality. 64-bit vs 32-bit compatibility issues also happen.
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more complex DAWs enable you to use multiple VST plug-ins, provide advanced mixing options and process automation functions. It’s a whole universe to explore with a plethora of options, chances are you won’t need many of them – think and decide what really suits your purpose.
In the past, audio latency was an issue but on modern computer configurations it shouldn’t be a problem anymore.