I don't feel as embarrassed on here as i would asking this question in a music shop (they do look at you as if you were stupid sometimes), anyway here goes.

I want to be able to record some stuff onto my laptop, i have tried using the mic input, but the results were pretty ropey. I think what i need is some sort of mixer with a USB connection which would interface with Acoustica Mixcraft. I would also like to use this to go between my electric guitar and my amp, which apart from reverb, has no effects whatsoever.

So in short, something with a few effects, something with USB output, something that can be plugged into my amp.

What do I ask for?

Thanks
Mike