new to guitar tracks and I have some questions

 
Hi there Max, welcome to the forum.
 
Just to clarify, and to make sure you get the correct advice, did you get THIS VERSION of Guitar Tracks Pro 4, with the included UA-1G USB interface?
 
 
Steve

Ah, I understand.

If you get a USB interface of any kind, it will connect direct to your PC with a USB cable (often supplied with the hardware, if not you can pick one up cheap enough - it's the same lead you'd connect a printer up with for example).

Most audio USB interfaces will have a number of inputs and outputs, depending on how sophisticated thay are.

Depending on your needs, you'll probably want one with a ¼” jack socket to plug your guitar into direct. You might also need a Line Level input to take a feed from an outboard guitar prtocessor or amp with a direct output, and possibly an XLR input for connecting a microphone. If you use a condenser microphone, you might also need a unit with phantom power (usually 48V).

Again, depending on your needs, your USB interface can probably be used as your PC's audio soundcard, so if you intend to use it permanently, you will need to ensure the output options are sufficient. You'll probably need a headphone socket, and maybe also Line Level out sockets (either 2 monos or 1 stereo) so you can either run a pair of powered monitor speakers or feed to a separate amp and speakers.

Line 6 UX2,M-Audio Fast Track Pro and Fast Track Ultra are decent interfaces in your price range.You might also check out Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6.The UX2 comes with PodFarm 2.5(a ampsim program) and Komplete Audio 6 comes with Komplete Elements.

you can either run a pair of powered monitor speakers or feed to a separate amp and speakers.