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The idea behind using a HI-Z input is not to add gain. The input already matches your passive pickups and by adding gain your introducing noise which can affect your amp sim's overall sound. You are correct these inputs are accompanied by an input level knob, which are mostly there for the reason most inputs are multi purpose. The same input will allow you to record a HI-Z input, Mic level input or line level. It's great you are watching your gain staging but again with Hi'Z inputs you should not have to gain up. Anytime you use gain you increase the noise level, so its best practice not to be leveling up your guitar signal to the loudest before clipping anyways. I would suggest recording without gain making sure your using the Hi-Z input with instrument selected. You should get a great signal. Keep in mind not all gear is made the same and some guitar pickups may be louder than others. so there is always a variable. Hope that helps!

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Not all interfaces provide a Hi-Z instrument level input. The interface such as yours with a non Hi-Z instrument level input would need to be pre-amplified to bring your guitar to line level. Just make sure not to clip the input on your amp sim.

All behringer line up had the LINE + INST. Future.??

That is correct! Plugging your guitar into a HI-Z input will give you the best impedance match as explained in the video. Alternatively, if your interface only has a regular instrument or line level input, you would have to pre-amplify the signal to match your interface's line level.

@@QuantumDSP And make sure that preamp has a 1 Meg ohms input 😉👍

Thanks! I am a fan of the Universal Audio interfaces such as the one I'm using in the video. They have many models to choose from depending on your budget. The converters and preamps are super clean and sound great. Easy to control and great quality. I would have a look at the Apollo Solo USB interface or Apollo Twin X Duo. They are mainly built for Mac users but do have PC versions as well! Hope that helps!

scarlett 2i2 4th gen is pretty decent and from my experience a lot better than older generations.

@@woundedmonk1884 I agree the new 4th gen Scarlett interfaces are a massive improvent over the first two. The first gen was useless when it came to recording guitars.

Thank you guys. Actually went with the universal audio volt 2.

​@@mekrobar7872 That is great to hear, happy we could help! Love the UAD stuff and that volt is an excellent interface

That's correct! Select instrument and set your input gain to zero. You will have the correct signal gain going into your amp sim.

@@QuantumDSP holy crap man! ive been mixing for 2 friggin years and NEVER knew my input gain needs to be zero! THANK YOU! SUBBED!!

@@QuantumDSPDepending on which interface and which amp sim you are using. Gain at 0 on different interfaces is not equal, because the converters themselves have different specs. And most amp sims require a different level too, so for best results you’ll likely need to adjust in the plugin too

​@@eds4754 Yes of course there are many different factors that can come into play. Everything from the pickups, type, to quality of the interface. And thats correct you always want to monitor and adjust the amp sim level if needed for optimal results.

For plugging in your guitar directly, you should be using instrument level. The newer generation Scarlett's have HI-Z inputs on the front which you do not need to select anything.

@@QuantumDSP I have an earlier version, so I'll set the input to INST. Thanks!

You're very welcome! Glad we could help!

That's right! Unlike analog where it saturates the more you give it, you really have to watch the levels on the digital end of things.

Hi Chris! To load the Quantum IRs, you will want to navigate to the speaker cabinet section of your plugin and from there look for the option to load an IR. Then its as simple as browsing to the Quantum IRs on your computer. For more help be sure to email us at shop@quantumdsp.com

Thanks for picking up our IR pack and we appreciate your feedback. We are planning to add more examples of our IR’s that you will be able to reference in the near future. The IRs are all based on vibes as they aren’t a specific cab but rather a blend of them but our naming convention should help guide you towards the sound you’re looking for. Is there a specific sound you’re going for?