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Thanks to the ubiquity of computers and music software, it’s never been easier to record music onto a high-quality digital format. Most new desktops and laptops VST plug-ins, but if you want to just record your guitar and voice, you need an audio interface. The Focusrite Scarlett allows you to easily plug in an XLR mic or quarter-inch FOCUSRITE SCARLETT SOLO even come with free music software, with Garageband on the Apple side and FL Studio on the Windows side (with open- source Audacity in the middle). There’s plenty you can do with programming and guitar input right out the box, making it an essential bridge for early recording. ToneReport.com 29