How to Play the Electric Guitar Without an Amp Tutorial | Ted and Kel

Hey guys! I hope you learned something for my tutorial on how to play the guitar without the need of any amp.
This can definitely keep things quiet inside the house!
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[@Kkuhder]

let me save ur time. what you need is; 1)guitar 3)guitar cables 4)laptop 5)audio interface 6)speakers or headphones 7)some softwares aka digital audio workstation (pro tools, reaper, ableton, fl studio) 8)amp simulator plug-in softwares

[@eateroftoast4665]

why 9 minutes is perfect getting knowledge comes at a price, time

[@luminiumofficial153]

yeah for me as a music producer is more than save because in the studio you need a audio interface and a headphones sooo its better to add just the guitar to the collection rather than adding the guitar and the amp tooo soo expansive

[@AliasZiro]

Why do we need speakers and headphones , doesn't the guitar itself makes sound ?

[@sharim605]

@@AliasZiro Thats why it is called electric guitars :) .

[@uvuvweweossas2232]

Which probably cost more than an amplifier

[@PatrickQT]

I feel like in 2020 there should be a simple plug and play solution for this. Literally every musician would buy it.

[@omsingh3982]

@@omxxvi lmak that's what i thought

[@pullsregular]

@@omxxvi there is i just ordered it lol

[@Ikspeto]

You might want to check the iRig out

[@rohan123456ful]

There should be a wireless guitar which transmits audio directly to the laptop using bluetooth

[@ColdPotato]

This is 2020 no one gets what they want this year

[@val5975]

I bought an electric guitar as a surprise for my boyfriend, but couldnt afford an amp. Thanks a lot!

[@2ch921]

Litteraly me, I bought a 🅱️Ass and amp is too expensive for me

[@TedandKel]

Glad we could help!! :D

[@vlajd]

Your Profile picture shows how you felt xD

[@melek1108]

i hope i get a Girlfriend like her xD

[@anhkhoanguyenuc2833]

Best girlfriend I never had

[@Nitlda]

Very interesting and detailed video! My uncle used to play his electric guitar unplugged all the time. When I got my electric guitar, I got an amp as well but I rarely use it. I just love the sound of unplugged electric guitar, to me it sounds much more intimate and warm than an acoustic guitar.

[@michaelmcclelland2896]

Bro, since my first amp all I’ve done is sit on the floor and play that guitfiddle! I’ve played since I was 13 or 14 and still sit on the floor with my SG to this day and I’m 45 I have used amps in bands though. I recommend it now and again.

[@theresathompson8794]

End up spending more on the laptop alone then on the amp

[@TedandKel]

Sorry to hear that! We were assuming some of you guys have a laptop or computer already. And besides, a cheap laptop will do for this one 🙂

[@jakenshake7998]

Dan Ill yes, just make sure the speakers you use can handle bass pretty well. It’s easy to break a lot of speakers if they aren’t rated well for bass. (Or don’t play super loud)

[@haxonut]

Geez what a party pooper. It's clearly for people who have the gears already, so they don't have to buy an amp, and they just need to use what they have. Is it that hard to understand?

[@x.o_0__y]

Theresa Thompson that’s what I’m saying it’s f ing easier just to buy an AMP than just to buy all the freaking gear that you need

[@x.o_0__y]

Dayat Thamrin r u really commenting the same shit on every comment that says that it’s easier just to buy an amp then all the gear ?! Really man

[@Nortsan197]

This is the most detailed video i have ever seen 😗

[@TedandKel]

Thanks a lot!!! We appreciate your comment :D

[@lolwhat19]

This guy is so cheerful you automatically put a smile on WTF

[@threecubed3]

thanks for the tutorial! so much easier than I thought. i hate how so many videos don't actually show you how to download and insert the plugins into the DAW as I am a noob in this department. thanks for the easy tutorial

[@niktheartist3459]

holy shit you only have 170 subs? UNDERRATEDDDD i really wanna buy an electric guitar but i have absolutely no wish to spennd any money for an amp so this helped me alot

[@TedandKel]

Thank you so much! Let us know if you get that electric guitar :)

[@claudeodick]

Did you get the guitar?

[@HiepNguyen-pv9hs]

Did u get the guitar ?

[@bigmane-money5216]

did you get the guitar

[@heyitsjackie959]

Did you get the guitar?

[@retrogoat4909]

Great detail. You perfectly explained why I should buy a cheap $40 Amp.

[@rivu1943]

🤣🤣true mann

[@kunalmaroo6593]

😂

[@ronijr4918]

Factss

[@bruvhellnah]

@@ronijr4918 why is that? 😅

[@ji1160]

thanks for such a detailed walk through! having the screen recordings especially helped :)

[@TedandKel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sugatasamajder9399]

That interface will cost me more than an amp.

[@otakuverse502]

same mahnn,,!!

[@vbnmorbus]

Really, what's the point lol?

[@monstergamingsubscribe]

@@vbnmorbus the interface also makes it so you can hear sounds more clearly, and your mic quality better too, so it's a longtime investment

[@rahuldev5519]

Buy a behringer

[@gowtheadz2955]

there are free ones duh.. decent enuf to let u play ur guitar in the middle of the night. with less hassle of effect and wires. and the most important is u can record and write songs cause everythings in front of u.

[@fiktiondemon2537]

so much help bro, i have had an electric guitar for a little while now and still haven’t gotten a amp, thanks bro

[@TedandKel]

Thank you!

[@hodam5905]

i love the way he says "guitar"

[@mjordan072]

Awesome video! Thanks for showing how to set it all up in Ableton too, you saved me from a lot of confusion

[@thedollify434]

Omg this video is actually unbelievably helpful

[@Subhabrata]

I will buy an amp.

[@studentofthegr8art]

This is cheaper if you already have the pc and audio interface. But a blackstar debut 10E or any of the decent mini amps would cost less than the audio interface alone.

[@mattblaize]

Is blackstar debut 10e a good choice as a beginner amp?

[@krayzmitchell505]

people are complaining about the cost of those things compared to an amp.. Most people already have a computer and if you dont its 2020 was 2019 at upload date but same situation. A Guitar which is the primary reason for wanting gear, A Cheap computer, relatively nice headphones, and the Interface. As i mentioned most people have a computer or even an iPad, headphones are not expensive unless you are trying to prove something. u can buy computers for less than $100 if you buy a machine from a few years ago.. its doesnt have to me fancy macbooks and what not.. Now think about all the things you can do with that setup as opposed to a single amp with built in speakers and your guitar.. You can literally record yourself and compose music layer by layer and learn music production at the same time.

[@jonhjosephperez2614]

there are other option aside from focusrite solo which cost about 5k less alternative like headphone amp (xvive) headphone amp pedal( saturnworks headphone amp) no need for pc unit just aux cable and speakers

[@bigjallday1]

think we need a full cover of that song at the end.

[@fajaradi1223]

FYI : Some digital multi effect also have 3.5mm socket. Some models even have some built in amp simulator.

[@daxtro5492]

An audio interface costs about the same as an amp if I understand that correctly

[@rahuldev5519]

Well that budget amp won't give you a variety of tone that this setup will give you. You can literally get any tones out of this setup. Check bias Fx2 software

[@Ganymede569]

Actually, a decent audio interface costs more than a decent amp, plus you have to tangle with the softwares. Might as well get an amp...

[@okplld]

@@Ganymede569 disagree.

[@myturkishlife1777]

I bought the amp first,, now saving for the guitar 😁

[@smokeywings6875]

I didn't knew that Electric guitar needs amp and bought a expensive guitar with all my savings but didn't bought a amp now I'm playing without amp 😪

[@sirjackjackal1042]

Yeahhh I’ll just save up and buy a mid priced amp

[@x.o_0__y]

Robert Bringoth I knooowww right

[@jazzram_]

The audio interface just has a same price as an amp

[@dopeshope4976]

@@jazzram_ fr tho

[@jazzram_]

@@dopeshope4976 yye lol

[@r.u.s.e3586]

I cannot do this sadly as I do not live alone.

[@gowtheadz2955]

👍 straight to the point, clear and very easy to understand.

[@KHalilMagic]

Thank you so much I’ve been looking for this tutorial for ages all the other ones on KZbin are so confusing.

[@Evenstar213]

Quick questions : How do you manage to use guitar pedals if you have some ? Would you be able to use a Guitar lamp amp in chain with the Focusrite AI instead of using amp simulator ? Thanks for your answer !

[@TedandKel]

You can use your physical pedals while using an amp simulator :) so the chain would be: guitar- pedals-audio interface- DAW-amp sim. As for using an amp with the focusrite, you can actually mic your amp using the audio interface :)

[@Evenstar213]

Ted and Kel that’s a very nice detailed explanation. Thank you very much !

[@Nejictorr]

To the point, wholesome, and very educational. Great video!

[@yogihush]

that's really cool bro, much informative.. i had a question that if we take output directly from speakers rather than recording it or using headphone.. how much latency we get ? have you tried it? if it sounds good enough and with no delay, i really don't think there's any point buying an AMP in 2023 with electric guitar.

[@Salehalanazi-7]

Good video. BTW you can always download 32 bit programs on any computer but they won't use more than 4gb of ram

[@therealkickers5166]

One of the most important questions regarding a setup like yours for many people is: How good is the sound quality out of your nearfiled monitor speakers compared to the much bigger speaker of a usual amplifier? Can you compare? I guess your guitar playing at the end of the video is a digital recording from your computer and not a microphone recording from the speakers, right?

[@TedandKel]

Yea you are right :) its from my computer. For me, nothing beats the feel of a real amplifier in a room compared to this digital setup. But for recording, efficiency, and "tweakability" i'd go with this digital setup hehe. Plus, you could practice/record without angering the neighbors hehe. Thanks for the question :)

[@tayflintstoner2873]

Thanks for this. There is surprisingly very little content/info out there that doesn't throw around terminology like you already know what they're talking about.

[@agungsitanggang5172]

This video so god damn detail than my relationship with her

[@dajoya1370]

How to check if PC is running in 64 bit or 32 bit Windows version Click on the Start button then choose Settings. Click on System. Under System, choose About. You will be able to see the bit-version on the System type field.

[@kylereynhart]

Can you recommend any Amps where I don't need pedals? Or could you explain why I need pedals?

[@spreet_d]

Helpful & clear concept video.. Thanks

[@hendynv]

Thank you for showing us that. Awesome.

[@JuanKlaro.tv90s]

Hi is there any latency on this setup? And for the speaker, what's the suggested wattage and volts for this setup? Avoiding damage to speakers and for safe use also for clear low mid high tones. Thanks

[@gkl87]

Love your energy, you seem like the nicest dude on the internet sort of, haha. very helpful video too ;)

[@mkwallen]

just asking, can you connect your audio interface to regular speaker (like bluetooth speaker that have aux 3.5mm) as an output? I'm too broke to buy studio monitor :)

[@miladmohsendoust7443]

Hey there... I wanted to see if this method works without using an audio interface device... Like there are 1/4 to USB cables or 1/4 to 3.5mm cables that u can directly connect your guitar to your laptop... Is it actually possible not to use that audio interface device?

[@roshangeorge314]

I also wanna know that Did u try it?

[@shauryapsbisht]

Can I connect non monitoring speakers to the audio interface? If not then can I just connect the speakers normally to the pc and use them as output?

[@hemandy94]

Nice video Teddie!

[@teddyhablado7449]

Salamat! :)

[@Sebster4r]

I got mine this Christmas, and I almost dropped it! I couldn't believe how heavy it was 💀

[@Captianmex1C0]

I wanna buy an electric guitar but I don't know what's needed, I was hoping to just buy the guitar on it's own, What is needed for it to sound decent

[@prabindramakaju8367]

Is powered speaker necessary or can we hear the sound from laptop's speaker also?

[@shauryapsbisht]

I wanna know this too

[@mycrushisachicken]

@@shauryapsbisht laptop speaker work aswell

[@dans4665]

thank you for explaining

[@TedandKel]

You're welcome! Glad to have helped in any way :)

[@CI0thed]

Man we have the same guitar thats epiccc

[@Matt25Smith]

What song was you playing at the end??? And what kind of guitar is that, very nice!

[@IrfanNeko]

Hi there! I have a pc with Edifier r1280t which is a speaker and not a monitor studio speaker, is it okay to use it?

[@only4playlist649]

Heres my way of saving. Buy a headphone amp cost probably 30bucks plenty of tones as well. Distortion, blues, clean. Works pretty well for a beginner. (the vox headphone amp)

[@milo20060]

Holy shit! I will probably one day buy myself my own electric guitar. I always had to use someone else's like my brother's and I don't know I just got super hyped up about playing again guitar. I will probably be picking up an Ibanez, at least what my brother has sounds soo good to rock. Why I'm exited about this is because I don't really like to make much noise but if I can play through headphones and even play back music behind it would be AMAZING! I will come back to check things if the day comes :) Edit: I even live on my own now and my family like hundreds of kilometers away from me so maybe the urge to play just gets stronger because I haven't had chance to play :DDD

[@cherifmouhamedrafik8680]

Hello dear friend thanks for this helpful tutorial .can you please help me with a my question. I have a focusrit 2nd gen but my PC is broken so i wounder if i can use my note 10plus withamp simulatior app and the focusrite.?is it possible ??

an actual amp is cheaper than the audio interface

[@gowtheadz2955]

a crappy cheap amp yes. while a budget AI like the one he's using can be the doorway to different good sounding free amp sims and effects. all ready for to play and use.

[@chrisescue6555]

If you're on a budget.... just buy an amp. I learned a lot from this video. I'm broke and mean no ill will lol

[@12gt13]

Thanks for this video. It’s very helpful.

[@yuume8463]

You're a lifesaver. Thank you so much.

[@Shadow0fGames]

Way to go man, you made everything crystal clear, thank you very much!!

[@TedandKel]

Thank you so much for your comment!

[@_aquamc_]

can i not use audio interface? can i plug guitar directly to headphones

[@jp2503]

I'm using neural DSP Gojira, scarlet, and Senheiser studio headphones but my tone still doesn't sound right. It sounds a little bit fizzy or flat or muddy especially when playing hard picked chords or on the gain channel. My gain preamp is not clipping red, I have it turned down and it's flashing green when playing. I also have the INST button on and I've tried all kinds of presets and setting changing the mids and gain and doing all kinds of things. It just doesn't quite sound like a real amp. I know other people get really amazing sounds out of it so I'm not sure what's wrong or what I'm not doing. I know a lot of people are mastering those demo tracks but I want a live monitor feedback to sound better. I'm currently not doing anything in the DAW, I'm playing directly into the plugin. Do you have any advice?

[@Reevesy791]

Can you just use standard computer speakers (e.g. just a 2.1 pc speaker setup) or do you need monitor speakers (e.g. Rockits) for it to work?

[@TedandKel]

You can! Just assign the output of your DAW to your computer speakers :)

[@kitozhimo4476]

Indeed very helpful thank so much I need to know one thing please. Is it possible without using audio interface?

[@TedandKel]

Hi! For you to be able to do the things i showed in this video, you'll be needing an audio interface :) if you try to connect your guitar to your computer directly, there is a big chance that your sound card wont be able to handle it and can result to latency (delay in the audio signal). You could get an irig which is an audio interface for phones or tablets if you want a cheaper alternative :) cheers!

[@kitozhimo4476]

@@TedandKel thank u so much... 😊

[@OlivR93]

Thank you very much. It works but when I play, the sound comes after is it a problem of latency ?

[@bierundkippen720]

Hey Ted and Kel. Can I also go into the direct audio in of my shitty pc onboard audio card, thereby saving some money for the usb audio thing?

[@TedandKel]

You could. However, there is a big chance that you will experience some latencies (a delay from your playing and the sound coming out). Which could be a huge inconvenience.

[@manish_aravindh_2007]

Can I play Yamaha PACIFICA012 Electric Guitar without electricity or other external devices?

[@marcuzplayz]

can i plug in a normal speakers to an audio interface, so that i can hear my guitar?

[@onimonapeea]

Do I need a laptop? Or can I just have an amp?

[@KevinBrattixd]

this channel is amazing

[@dogintajung9815]

Can you tell me more about your cort guitar red one, imean specifications, price etc. Thank you🙏

[@bobbywonder4574]

em are we still taking about the guitar or software plugins

[@babaabba9348]

can i use my regular logitech speaks or does it have to be a kind of studio speakers ?

[@akshaychaudhary1132]

Is there delay or lag when playing guitar and hearing it?

[@TedandKel]

There won't be if you have an audio interface :)

[@MerovingianBR]

Amazing helpfull vid! I've recently moved abroad and didn't get the chance to bring up my amp. I happen to have a Scarlet Solo I use for podcast recording with my AT2020 and with my Edifier R1280T and Beyerdinamic DT770 for music listening. I knew I could use it to direct feed recording of my guitar, but I never thought of using it as an actual amp because I always believed the delay would be unbearable. Do you happen to notice any sort of heavy delay or does it run smoothly enough?

[@TedandKel]

As long as you use your scarlet solo, then there wont be any delay or "latency" as they would call it. The delay most of the time happens when you directly connect your guitar to your laptop or computer as its sound card may not be able to handle it. Thats why an audio interface like your scarlett solo can serve as a strong sound card that could let you play the guitar w/o any delay :)

[@MerovingianBR]

@@TedandKel That's amazing! Thank you very much for both the content and for taking your time on replying my question! I'll have it set in a couple hours! Keep up the good content! Cheers!

[@user-yc3bi1ic1e]

Wait for Bass guitars do you need a amp? I'm new to guitars and planning to start playing

[@marita4282]

Ꭰɾҽąʍքҽɾ yeah you do

[@dizzylv9655]

the riff in the beginning doesn’t sound exactly like the song its supposed to be does anyone know if it’s a different version or what mix it is and where to find it?

[@DoctorWhoIsBeast]

Sounds very weezer to me

[@electrokill1907]

Do i need special speaker, like speaker monitoring for recording? To connect to audio interface or i can use multimedia speaker?

[@Vanithokus]

I got an amp with ny guitar but just didnt have the cord for it

[@protyg937]

Can you just use an amp simulator like guitar rig or amplitube and have it sound good?because im trying that but the sound quality is terrible and i dont know why.

[@TedandKel]

Good question! if you are working with a laptop, it's best to have an audio interface to work as a middle man between your guitar and the amp simulator to really enhance the quality of your sound :)

[@kritarthchandra5426]

Earlier i was a gamer and got myself a 2000$pc now i can't afford an amp helps a lot

[@Kamila-ju4cx]

What's the brand of your speakers please ? x Thanks

[@Z.Muskha]

Tq ted for explaining in detail

[@monney21gaming58]

What guitar should i get if im gonna play funk or indie? I kinda want to copy steve lacy's style

[@BOBANDVEG]

Harley benton st-20

[@Dinglebloke]

Hey Guys. Not wishing to take anything away from Ted and Kel but I just bought a "JOYO mini guitar amplifier" for less than 10GBP (£9.87) from eBay. A little box, not much bigger than a pack of cigarettes. Plug it straight into you're guitar, no leads required. You can use it as a 2Watt Amp (sounds a lot louder, really packs a punch, great for home use) or plug in a pair of headphones. You can plug in an mp3 player with backing music, it has a clean or distortion switch and runs off a 9v battery so is portable, or use a power supply. I think it's an amazing piece of kit. Check it out! But shop around, they can be 3 times that price for the same item.

[@Dinglebloke]

p.s. I ordered mine from China and wasn't expecting it till late September but it came via British Royal Mail two weeks later so they must have an English Agent.

[@TedandKel]

Awesome! There are various ways for people to play their electric guitar without spending much. If you are into playing and practicing the electric guitar in your bedroom then that JOYO mini guitar amp is great.I was just presenting my way of doing it since i already own an audio interface and a laptop because I'm somewhat a music producer. Plus with this way, I could record my guitar playing and even try out tons of cool amp and pedal simulators! Nevertheless, anything that keeps people inspired in playing their electric guitar is what I aim for. So thanks for sharing!

[@johnhaigh2752]

Hi guys, Can I use my amp as the speaker? I'd there an option to plug my amp into the laptop? Thanks!

[@DavidMcEleney]

What's the name of the tune you played at the end of the vid? Thanks!

[@suryagurung7793]

Can't you get a decent amp for the price of the audio interface tho? I'm planning on doing the same thing but I don't have an interface yet.

[@TedandKel]

Hmmm i believe you can :) but I also believe that getting an audio interface is awesome as well as you can record music and even try out amplifier simulators that are exepensive as hell in real life :) i have a video in my channel explaining why guitarist should consider getting an audio interface. You might want to check it out. Cheers!

[@suryagurung7793]

@@TedandKel I agree but my problem is, I don't have any speakers to connect to the audio interface so I only will be able to play in my headphones. Do you know any good cheap cabinets/speakers I could buy?

[@Mota_Editz]

I like how what seems to be your mom giving your guitar

[@miosoty524]

Here in 2023 thank you for this cool vid hehe

[@view5558]

Great video.

[@signorwasabi9627]

Actually useful! Thanks!

[@Abukhaled640]

how do u plug the speakers into the laptop? do u plug it to the laptop or the interface?

[@rahuldev5519]

How is the latency on this setup like is there any noticeable lag??

[@uzisuicyde3011]

I just took a female mono Jack from a kareoke machine and wired it to a standard stereo Jack and plugged it in my laptops audio line in Jack and it worked. I was using Fortrain Nameless Suite and I suggest you do the same if you can shred and play metal 24/7 like me. It has all of the sounds that 38 years of metal albums have planted in my head

[@Shyru]

awesome vid thank you

[@TedandKel]

Thanks a lot, Myo! :D

[@johnhaigh2752]

Do I need a DAW if I just want to play guitar and have no interest in recording?

[@TedandKel]

For most Amp sim that I know are plug ins- which means you'll be needing a DAW to "plug" it in with. But, maybe you can check out the Amplitube software from Ik Multimedia! They have a stand alone software for you who just want to jam with their amp simulator :)

[@saparshideb]

Thank you for the info I think I will buy amp only

[@theredeemerr1262]

does anyone know what song he is playing at the start and the end of the video, or is that one of his own/improvisation?

[@edrickquiles8326]

I loved this tutorial !!!!