If you want to record into your computer like a professional, but do it at an entry-level price, this the interface you've been looking for. New from Line 6, the Toneport GX offer power and ease comparable to the Toneport UX-1 and UX-2 in a leaner, less-expensive model for players new to computer recording who don't need all the bells and whistles (or the higher price!).
The Toneport GX is so simple and intuitive, it's practically self-explanatory. The front panel has a 1/4" input jack for your electric violin, viola, cello, or bass. In the back, there's the USB out to connect to your computer and a 1/8" output, this one a line out to go to your headphones. Everything you need, and nothing that you don't.
With the included Gearbox" software from Line 6, you also get access to a host of pre-programmed tones, including a hundred guitar and bass amplifier models, 46 guitar and bass cabinet models, and 90 stomp boxes and studio effects, as well as mic modeling that allows you to position a virtual "microphone" in various positions relative to the cabinet your modeling in your virtual studio.
The Line 6 TonePort GX and Gearbox will also work seamlessly with any recording applications you may already have, including GarageBand, Logic®, Cakewalk®/Sonar, Ableton® Live, Audacity, etc. -- so you can use the software you're already comfortable with.
