# Guitarists and Bassists, please read!

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/guitarists-and-bassists-please-read/151518>\
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**Created:** [June 15, 2005, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/guitarists-and-bassists-please-read/151518 "2005-06-15T23:45:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![prit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f14d63/32.png) [@prit](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/prit)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2005, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/guitarists-and-bassists-please-read/151518/1 "2005-06-15T23:45:25Z")

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I play bass. A few of my friends from work recently found out, and now want me to play it for them. Since it seems impractical to bring it anywhere, especially since I don’t see these people outside of work, what’s the best way to record onto my (Windows XP) computer? Like, are there any video cards or peripherals that allow you to plug a guitar or bass directly in to the computer, or do I need to use my microphone? Can anyone offer suggestions for software? Free is best, but not necessary…