Now shipping, the Alesis GuitarLink Plus is a single cable that connects a guitar to a computer and creates an instant effects rack using Native Instruments Guitar Rig, which comes included. The simple-to-use GuitarLink Plus allows any guitarist to go from guitar to computer with just one cable.

According to Alesis, the GuitarLink Plus easily connects guitars and other line-level audio sources directly into a computer. The GuitarLink Plus offers internal, analog-to-digital conversion, which brings studio-quality, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital-audio straight to a computer from 1/4-inch to USB. With the GuitarLink Plus, there is no need to install drivers, since the GuitarLink Plus connects plug-and-play-style to a Mac or PC.

To make the process of adding effects even easier, the GuitarLink Plus comes with Native Instruments Guitar Rig LE software, which you can use to begin processing the signal once the guitar and computer are linked. Guitar Rig LE shapes a guitar sound with many emulations of classic amplifiers and effects pedals, and guitar performances can even be recorded within the software.

GuitarLink Plus features:

• Connect guitars, basses, or line-level audio source to USB for recording
• 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio output
• Internal analog-to-digital conversion system
• Plug-and-play connection for Mac and PC
• 16.5-foot length (5m)
• Compatible with most Mac and Windows (32-bit) class-compliant drivers and software

"Getting your guitar recorded into your computer has always required a fair amount of time and patience," said Dan Radin, Product Manager of Alesis. "GuitarLink Plus not only makes recording to a computer drop-dead simple, it includes everything a guitar player needs to jam with different effects thanks to the included Guitar Rig LE software."

The cable package is now available for $99 (MSRP) or $69 (estimated Street). For more information about the Alesis GuitarLink Plus, visit alesis.com.