[MusicTlk] Using Skype and audio interfaces with the Mac

[Steve Martin]

As for stand alone guitar amp sims, the only one I am aware of that’s accessible is AmpKit. It’s found in the App Store. It’ hasn’t been updated in years and is a bit dated but otherwise you will need to run a DAW (GarageBand, Logic, Reaper etc) to use other amp plug ins accessibly. If you want to pipe the sound of your guitar going through  the amp sim plus your voice through Skype not sure you can do that without 3rd party routing software. Zoom may be a better fit for this especially if you use zoom on the Mac and enable music mode. The Zoom Audio driver should allow you to route the amp sim into Zoom as well if it works like I think it does. 

Your Mac should be plenty sufficient for the task at hand however, I don’t think this is something you will need a new one for. 

Steve
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> On Jan 7, 2022, at 2:38 PM, peter acosta via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I am beginning Skype guitar lessons with a very qualified guitarist off the West Coast.
> I installed Skype on my Mac which was quite a challenge but I got it done 
> I have purchased a PreSonus audio box interface…
> Which I will connect to my 2012 MacBook Air.
> I have purchased some PreSonus powered monitors.
> I am looking into some software which will give me models of guitar amps affects and so on.
> nothing is connected as of yet.
> and I am not sure which software is accessible and how accessible it is.
> most of these programs are written for sighted people…
> And I have no useable vision.
> That’s OK… I’m determined to get as far as I can with this.
> I am reaching out to others who may have a similar set up and would be willing to offer their expertise.
> I am aware that I may have to upgrade to a more recent MacBook but this one seems to be working fine for right now.
> I am prepared for the typical roadblocks when you’re connecting gear like this and The  issues that may arise.
> I am no stranger to the guitar electric or acoustic…
> however this type of connectivity is very familiar to some…
> But totally new to me.
> thank you in advance…
> And happy new year to all 
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