Described as new digital recording equipment for guitar players, the Alesis AcousticLink is a complete guitar-to-computer package with a no-drill acoustic guitar pickup, the GuitarLink guitar-to-USB cable, and Steinberg Cubase LE recording software.

The AcousticLink provides everything musicians need to connect and record from any guitar or bass to virtually any computer. Its single-coil guitar pickup installs easily, with no instrument modification necessary; the pickup is secured in a guitar's sound hole using soft, cushioned clamps, while its cable input is fastened to a guitar's strap peg using a flexible built-in harness.

Included with the pack, the GuitarLink 1/4"-to-USB cable contains analog-to-digital conversion technology that will maintain the textured, rich sound of an acoustic guitar. The GuitarLink cable may be used with electric guitars and basses as well.

Once you've connected your instrument to your computer via the cable, you can then record and edit your guitar sounds with Cubase LE, which features a full range of music production tools and a simple to use interface. The AcousticLink can also be used with just about any other music software.

The AcousticLink digital recording system also works with Apple's iPad USB connector, enabling players to record their instrument directly into their iPad using apps such as GarageBand. The AcousticLink works with Mac and PC computers, with a plug-and-play USB connection that does not require any drivers or setup.

AcousticLink features:

• Complete guitar-to-computer package with acoustic-guitar pickup, 1/4"-to-USB cable, and Steinberg Cubase LE software
• Single-coil pickup provides hassle-free output
• GuitarLink 1/4"-to-USB cable makes it easy to connect any guitar or bass to your computer
• DIY installation and removal with no modification needed
• Pickup mounting brackets feature soft, shock-absorbing cushions
• Built-in analog-to-digital conversion for CD-quality recording
• 16.5-foot (6m) GuitarLink cable length

Look for the Alesis AcousticLink ($69 MSRP, $49 Street) in stores in the third quarter of 2011. For more information, visit alesis.com.