Why do I still hear the dry guitar sound when using my VST amp sim?

[Gothic Metaller]

A total noob question, I'm sure.

Background:

I'm using a Zoom G2.1u. It is connected to my computer by USB. The Zoom has a headphone/stereo out. I am using headphones, and ASIO drivers. I am using dirthead (and Wagner, and some others) as a VST with Reaper as host.

Question:

Why do I still hear the dry guitar signal when I am playing? I fiddled around several hours last night trying to figure this out, but cannot.

What I want is for my dry signal to go to the computer, be processed by the VST, and then come back to me through the headphones. Problem is, I get that, plus the dry signal that is being played.

What am I doing wrong? What am I missing?

Thanks to anyone who takes a look at this. I am loving this new world of amp sims, impulses, etc.

 

[Fredrik-Ablaze]

Tried activating direct monitoring? (A little yellow speakerish icone on each channel)

EDIt: I think it has something to do with the zoom, it sends the direct sound to the headphones as well, try muting it or routing it away from the headphone out

 

[Gothic Metaller]

Tried activating direct monitoring? (A little yellow speakerish icone on each channel)

EDIt: I think it has something to do with the zoom, it sends the direct sound to the headphones as well, try muting it or routing it away from the headphone out

I tried clicking on the little speaker: the VST sound comes on, but there's huge static, popping

How would I mute the direct sound, or reroute it?

Should I just buy a different USB interface?

Thanks.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

Should I just buy a different USB interface?

I would suggest so. If all you want to do is record guitar get something cheap like a toneport.

 

[Gothic Metaller]

I would suggest so. If all you want to do is record guitar get something cheap like a toneport.

Okay, should I get the bottom-of-the-line Toneport for $60.

What about Firewire interfaces?

How about that new Zoom ZFX, or should I stay away from Zoom?

 

[SpewChunks]

Your probably not, but i thought just incase, make sure your using mono audio tracks in reaper... using stereo will often cause the dry/processed signal problem.

 

[Gothic Metaller]

Your probably not, but i thought just incase, make sure your using mono audio tracks in reaper... using stereo will often cause the dry/processed signal problem.

Yup.

I'm also having latency issues. For example, I lay down a little drum track with Addictive Drums. Then, I record a guitar track (dry), but it is off in time by little. I can move the track into position, but maybe the Zoom has latency issues??? I'm a total noob, so this is all quite confusing here, at first.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

All the toneports come with gearbox so basically it just depends on what input options you want. The lowest one just does guitar direct. The UX1 has a mic pre if you ever get antsy and want to play around with mics (but not phantom power) and the UX2 has a couple of mic preamps, an instrument in (both pad and not pad) and 2 line level inputs.

Plus it's easy as FUCK to use.

 

[Charvelguy]

I use the Toneport Gold DI, its a basic toneport that has most the model packs sounds, effects and sims included. I think most discounters like Musicians Friend are blowing these out now for 99.00, great deal since I paid about 280 for one last year.

Problem with the L6 stuff is they have many variants of their product line where you pay extra for more/add ons. You buy a guitarport, you'll want the model packs, the bass pack, the effects, the multi packs etc.

The UX1 and UX2 are plastic, as well as the KB37 which is basically a UX2 with a short keyboard. They do have alot more features like phantom power and a cannon plugin/ability to handle mics.
The Toneports (I believe all of them as there are a few variants) are metal, which does effect surviability if you are prone to tripping cords and ripping/knocking things off computer towers, desks etc..quite a bit more durable.

Oh, and L6 stuff is very low latency. I think if you're into VST plugins, the Gold package plugin (has no hardware-its a VST) is going cheaply now too... I think 169.00? check about.