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I want to record a Triton into garageband and was wondering if I could do it using just a USB connection. Will that work?

Nope, the USB only sends MIDI data. You at least need a 1/4" female to 1/8" male connector, a 1/4" instrument cable, and your computer's microphone jack, though this won't give you a good quality recording.

If you are on a macbook (like mine, white, newish), the Microphone jack doubles up as an line in socket too, which will work in stereo.

However it is still preferable to get a higher quality USB or FireWire audio interface for recording purposes.
Some can be found rather cheaply now too.

There are several inexpensive sound cards of good quality. For example, there is the M-Audio 2496 with very high-quality inputs.

Go for odeon's advice and keep an audio card in mind, if you don't have a decent one.
USB is used for data transmission, just as MIDI is.

Thanks. What's the most inexpensive sound card out there and where can I get it?

I recommend you start of with something small and simple, since you are new to it.
Anything from M-Audio up to RME should be just fine. Audiophiles from M-Audio, or anything in that class may interest you.

I personally can recommend EMU 1820 sound card since I'm using one.
Pristine sound, excellent preamps!

Once you get a soundcard how do you install it into the computer? I have a black macbook. I'm thinking of going internal if possible b/c all the external ones seem expensive, unless anyone knows of one under 60 dollars.

the internal cards are only for desktop/tower architectures. they use the PCI slot that is only available on a desktop motherboard.

so a USB or FireWire interface is your best bet. They can be had quite cheaply for variable quality. I'd recommend you do a price ordered search on a music hardware supplier's website.

like thomann or Digital Village or Dolphin in europe and the UK, or musicians friend or something in the US (I don't know many US sites - I don't use them).

They can be had quite cheaply for variable quality.

Exactly! But the more money you put into it , the more flexibility you'll get.
So, try a bit more than 60 bucks if u can.

i.e. EMU model 1212 does not have any external interfaces.
You plug it in the PCI slot of your PC, and it's on.

You should research the topic a bit first, then narrow down a few models.
If so, we can probably decide which to buy. Maybe we've tried some of those, so , please do post.

The triton is a very nice piece of gear. Trying to record it using an generic/onboard soundcard is not a good idea. Unless your goal is to just play around and keep your scratch takes for ideas, you're going to have to shell out for a good soundcard/interface.

Just posted a buying guide for the holidays recently, trying to help new buyers sort through the murky waters.

http://www.platinumaudiolab.com/tutoria ... _interface

As mentioned the audiophile 2496 produces excellent results for such a low-budget price. I can't believe i'm still recommending it nearly 10 years later, but its still a great entry-level buy.