Di box question

[Necr6phag1st]

Hi guys,

I know this will probably be the most stupid question ever, but there's something I don't understand...although I searched in this (and other) forum(s)

The thing is, I have a ToneportGX, wich is a DI. I understand the concept behind passive and active DI boxes, and what the utility (need) of using one, but what I would like to know is:

Can a DI box be connected to the toneportGX to improve the audio signal quality? I don't know if this is the way of doing it or not...the toneportGX is a DI, so should I plug another DI on it? (doesn't sound right to me)

The chain would be: Guitar---»DI Box---»ToneportGX---»DAW

Or the correct way is: Guitar---»DI Box---»DAW...without using the ToneportGX.

Once again sorry for the noob question, and thank you for your help.

EDIT: The reason I want to know its to achive the best dry signal I possible can (within my budget).

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Sorry for some possible mistakes.

 

[CronosBeyond]

A DI box without a preamp won't work. For receiving the best dry signal you need a good DI box and a preamp which gets the signal with a good level into your DAW.

Do you want to replace the Toneport and use VST amps?

 

[Tommy Evans]

I put a DI in front of my UX1 and it sounded clearer, barely, but I could tell the difference.

 

[Necr6phag1st]

Thank you both for your help.

If the solution to improve the quality of the dry signal to reamp is to replace the Toneport...my answer has to be yes (but i still can use the amp sim's I have, since I bought the VST pack)...but that is not my main concerne since I barelly use them...but that's a different story.

Guess it's time for me to buy a roland quad-capture (or something like that), if I want to start to sound more professional in my home-made recordings.

Once again thank you very much for your help and time.

 

[srn]

Hey guys,

I have nearly the same question. So I want to replace my toneport ux2. I am also looking for the best dry signal, which I can later use for reamping.

My aim is to record the best signal for the professional studio but I also want to listen to my tracks at home via VST plugins.
I also want to edit my DI tracks so that everything is prepared for the reamping process.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Siguros]

Hey guys,

I have nearly the same question. So I want to replace my toneport ux2. I am also looking for the best dry signal, which I can later use for reamping.

My aim is to record the best signal for the professional studio but I also want to listen to my tracks at home via VST plugins.
I also want to edit my DI tracks so that everything is prepared for the reamping process.

Thanks in advance!

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