Originally Posted by: XanibuinbSo I recently started doing some home recording and have found a few programs such as Reaper and Audacity, I also picked up Adobe Audition just to check it out but I don't really know how to work to it well yet. Anyways this is how I am getting my sound into the comp:
[Guitar]---> [Peavy Transtube 112(headphone jack out)]----> Creative SB Audigy 2 Line-In.

Now the thing is if i plug the cord all the way into the headphone jack I get a wicked hiss and squeel sound> However if I don't put it all the way in it works just fine... Is there something I'm missing here? I think this method "should" work but I'm sure theres some way better out there for rather cheap.

I've also been looking at these as far as home recording:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/PreSonus-FIREPOD-10Channel-FireWire-Interface-with-Cubase-LE?sku=184131

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-GuitarBox-Pro-?sku=700457

Any input would be much appreciated!

audacity is alright but i wouldnt recommend it..it has its flaws especially when u're wanting to combine several tracks together..the main problem is timing..although most of the time you can shift the tracks arnd to match the timing up (for a solo or whatever), but you'll find that it tends to mess up the flow and rythm of the solo halfway through..so like when u're ripping thru a good solo you may be disappointed to see it distorted and off timing..i myself is looking for better home recording equipment at the moment and ive been getting great reviews from podxt live from line 6...maybe you should give that a look

:) my 2 cents worth!