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Hi, me and my friends are really interested in recording electronic/pop music from home, first our vocals and then like beats made on the computer or something? I'm not sure how to do it...How do we start? And what exactly do we need? I have $2000 to spend on equipment for now. For some examples like, Owl City, Imogen Heap, Ladytron, Goldfrapp... Please help. We are only 15 btw but this is something we all are really serious about >.<
 
You start by gathering as much information as you can, this link has a ton of information

TweakHeadz Lab Electronic Musician's Hangout

I know as a 15 year old youre not going to want to hear this but the more preparation you do the quicker you'll get good results..

Also consider what part each member is going to play in this band, are you going to produce all the music yourself, are you going to want to play instruments, are you going to track and mix from someones home...

If you can divvy up responsibilities in the beginning you can focus on the roles you have top learn

By far the best software for beats/electronic related music is Ableton Live...but realise that will take up $300 of your budget so download the month long demo and see how you get on with it...youll need an audio interface, perhaps just two inputs will do if your not expecting to record a huge amount of instrument.. try out some mics, you need to try them to see if you voice matches the mic..there are mic around the $100 that will get you a good result (MXLv67g)

are you going to play soft synths? try maybe an Axiom..it has drum pads and a great keyboard, or a interface like NIs Machine has everything..at $500 its not cheap but thats hardware and software


this is all presuming you already have a PC....soft synths like Tone2's Gladiator can cover most sounds but NI also have some great packages..research research..I but mags..future music and computer music show you how the pros make tracks and have loads of freebie

keep things within a budget and spend as much as you can on nearfield monitors, KRKs are pretty popular...take your fave CD down to the music shop and play it on different sets...which has the most detail


its a mountain to begin with but get started and think of specific questions..folks will clamber to help you in here but folks do hate repetitive questions that are easy to find the answers too and over generalizations..be specific, and try to get out as much information as possible


welcome aboard
 
To get started you basically need a audio interface, speakers or headphones, a mic, computer, software, and if you would like to make beats, you'll need a midi controller.

Audio Interface: GuitarCenter
Speakers: GuitarCenter
or the krk rp 8's if you have a 2000$ budget
MIDI Controller: GuitarCenter
This is a higher end controller. you could always find a cheaper or more expensive one.
Mic: cant really help you there.
Headphones:GuitarCenter
These are really nice IMHO. You can always go More or less expensive. You could use pro tools (industry standard) or reaper (just alittle more simple and alot cheaper) Hope this helped
 
kcearl said:
its a mountain to begin with but get started and think of specific questions..folks will clamber to help you in here but folks do hate repetitive questions that are easy to find the answers too and over generalizations..be specific, and try to get out as much information as possible


welcome aboard
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Kcearl hit this right on the head. He gave you alot of generalized info for your question. It is great advice so don't take it lightly. And like he said, at 15 you tend to want to dive in and ask questions later, but it will save you alot of headache, wasted money, and bad recordings to first take a step back and get all the inormation you need. Ask specific questions and don't hesitate to read suggested books and sites. You will learn alot and it will only help you in the long run..

Welcome to the forums and I look forward to hearing your masterpieces!
 
kcearl said:
try maybe an Axiom..it has drum pads and a great keyboard, or a interface like NIs Machine has everything..at $500 its not cheap but thats hardware and software
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I've read great things about the E-mu XL-7 Command Station too. I don't think they make it anymore, but I see them on Ebay now and again. If you want a hardware synth module with lots of beats and hip hop sounds, check out the classic E-mu Planet Phatt also.
 
Yeah they come in at a great price now

I just bought a new Korg micro X for $300 from Unique Square...thats cheaper than the used price on ebay with 2 years warranty (Ive seen it still going for $649 new)..it comes with a case, is a full on midi controller as well with DAW/VST maps, can be used as a VST and it absolutely rocks...like a triton LE..you can actually record full tracks with it, the drums on my latest track were all from it and some of the keys on Wont get fooled again too

shite I got a bit excited there lol
 
Read the sticky "ultimate newbies guide"

It'll teach you all about compression. I mean, first things first yeah ? :laughings:
 
lol....damn I compressed everything after reading that :)
 
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