Hello recording masters
I want to create a home recording studio but I am confused on several key issues. I'm looking to spend (in total) around $1,500. First I will outline my current gear...
1) Computer
- Pent 3 2.0 gig processor
- 80 gig hard drive
- Will purchase 1 gig memory
- Soundcard is factory = crap
2) Instruments
- Epiphone Les Paul
- Fender 60watt amp
- Yamaha CS1X midi capable synth
3) Software
- Reason 3.0
- Cubase (whatever the highend version is called)
- Fruityloops
My list of things to buy...
- New Soundcard
- 2 studio monitors
- Mixing Board = been looking at some of the smaller Eurotrack (?) Berhingers (spelling?) - any good?
- Condensor mic
What I want to do...
- Record Vocals & Guitar
- Use my synth to write most of the music direct to the software.
My Questions...
1) What kind of soundcard seems the best fit? - I want quality over price.
- Where should I look for soundcards?
2) If I purchase a mixing board... The channels should have preamps + phantom power correct? So, I wouldnt need to buy a seperate preamp?
3) Will I need to buy a compressor?
4) To record quality vocals (aside from having a good voice, mic & room setup) what gear will I need? Can I get away with recording through a mixer onto a software program or is a compressor necessary?
5) What is the most common all-in-one (recording,mixing,mastering) software used in amateur-semipro home recording studios? Is it protools or cakewalk?
6) If I use seperate software to record vocals, can I move the vocal files into Reason 3.0?
Thank you in advance for any responses!
I want to create a home recording studio but I am confused on several key issues. I'm looking to spend (in total) around $1,500. First I will outline my current gear...
1) Computer
- Pent 3 2.0 gig processor
- 80 gig hard drive
- Will purchase 1 gig memory
- Soundcard is factory = crap
2) Instruments
- Epiphone Les Paul
- Fender 60watt amp
- Yamaha CS1X midi capable synth
3) Software
- Reason 3.0
- Cubase (whatever the highend version is called)
- Fruityloops
My list of things to buy...
- New Soundcard
- 2 studio monitors
- Mixing Board = been looking at some of the smaller Eurotrack (?) Berhingers (spelling?) - any good?
- Condensor mic
What I want to do...
- Record Vocals & Guitar
- Use my synth to write most of the music direct to the software.
My Questions...
1) What kind of soundcard seems the best fit? - I want quality over price.
- Where should I look for soundcards?
2) If I purchase a mixing board... The channels should have preamps + phantom power correct? So, I wouldnt need to buy a seperate preamp?
3) Will I need to buy a compressor?
4) To record quality vocals (aside from having a good voice, mic & room setup) what gear will I need? Can I get away with recording through a mixer onto a software program or is a compressor necessary?
5) What is the most common all-in-one (recording,mixing,mastering) software used in amateur-semipro home recording studios? Is it protools or cakewalk?
6) If I use seperate software to record vocals, can I move the vocal files into Reason 3.0?
Thank you in advance for any responses!