I purchased a cheep sound processor that I practice with (head phones). It has a bunch of different styles of beats I can play with. I dont even use an amp to practice any more.... the little processor does it all for me. If I do want to run it through an amp I just plug my guitar to it.... then from it to amp. Works great for me. I only spent 65 for mine and tickled with it. (but I am a noob and easly satisfied...lol)