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bassbrotha
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hey guys, i was referred over here by MaVN from ultimate guitar. I've been a multi instrumentalist for all my life, and i finally want to get some recording equiptment set up so i can finally get some tracks down. i know slim to nothing about recording equiptment, so your help will be greatly appreciated. I have a budget up to $1500, but $1000 would be a preferable range.
I will be recording a broad range of genres such as metal, punk, old school hip hop/ rap, brass ensembles, ska (with horns), double bass and chello, classic and new rock, acoustic, bass and drums, and elevator music .
I want to record will mostly be in my house with a computer by me, so computer programs for effects and mixing can be used. Keep in mind there is NO drum kit in my house, but i will be getting a drumpad with EZdrummer. I will probably only use up to 4 ports recording at a time (with the drumtracks pre made), as most of this stuff will be recored one track at a time.
What i will want to record in my house WITH a computer by my side is
- Electric Guitar/ Bass straight into the interface (with multi effect pedals / programs)
- Vocals (singing, rapping and beatboxing on occasion)
- Acoustic Guitar
- Acoustic Grand Piano
- Synth/ vocoder direct into interface
- bongos, Uke's, other random junk
What i will want to record portably with no computer available is
- Real drums (does not need to sound 100% great, no extensive mic use, this is low priority)
- Trumpet, trombone, baratone, tuba, all brass
- All saxes, clarinet, flute
- Double bass/ chello
- Everything in the home recording section, but guitars/ synths will be recorded by microphones and amplifiers (Jam sessions)
As stated before, most of this will be single track recording, but the maximum will up to 4 people/ instruments at a time.
To be able to record this, i will need the following equiptment, but im not sure of what brands/ models to look for as im just starting out, as well as quantity. Keep in mind that i already have mixcraft, so no mixing software is needed. so my questions are
Microphones
- How many mics are needed to record up to 4 people simultaneously with individual tracks?
- What mics will be good for this?
- Would a MXL MXLV63M for 69.99 (76% off) be a good start for a good condenser? with what other mics, if needed, would i use with this?
- I will like at least one mic for live use, suggestion on models?
- What is Phantom Power and do i need it?
Interfaces
- Is there an interface that can record directly onto the computer AND record live onto a memory stick?
- If not, what alternate routes can i take to be able to record live (remember, on a budget)
- How many ports should i get to prepare for the future?
- What would some ideal models be?
Software
-What is a good guitar effect processor program (like with 'amps', pedals, etc. by the way this is on a pc not mac)
- Is there any good Midi powered synth effect programs?
Midi controller
- What is an ideal drumpad (12 pads +)
Random junk
- What cords/ stands/ other hardware will be ideal or necessary?
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- If the portable and computer edhanced is too much to handel, i will go with the portable recording route, and buy a guitar multieffect pedal instead of the computer programs (already have one for bass). If it does not work out, what would you guys recomend for a guitar multieffect pedal?
And thats it. Im sorry if it was a lot to read/ ask, but im new to all of this. Your help is greatly appreciated!
ROCK ON!
I will be recording a broad range of genres such as metal, punk, old school hip hop/ rap, brass ensembles, ska (with horns), double bass and chello, classic and new rock, acoustic, bass and drums, and elevator music .
I want to record will mostly be in my house with a computer by me, so computer programs for effects and mixing can be used. Keep in mind there is NO drum kit in my house, but i will be getting a drumpad with EZdrummer. I will probably only use up to 4 ports recording at a time (with the drumtracks pre made), as most of this stuff will be recored one track at a time.
What i will want to record in my house WITH a computer by my side is
- Electric Guitar/ Bass straight into the interface (with multi effect pedals / programs)
- Vocals (singing, rapping and beatboxing on occasion)
- Acoustic Guitar
- Acoustic Grand Piano
- Synth/ vocoder direct into interface
- bongos, Uke's, other random junk
What i will want to record portably with no computer available is
- Real drums (does not need to sound 100% great, no extensive mic use, this is low priority)
- Trumpet, trombone, baratone, tuba, all brass
- All saxes, clarinet, flute
- Double bass/ chello
- Everything in the home recording section, but guitars/ synths will be recorded by microphones and amplifiers (Jam sessions)
As stated before, most of this will be single track recording, but the maximum will up to 4 people/ instruments at a time.
To be able to record this, i will need the following equiptment, but im not sure of what brands/ models to look for as im just starting out, as well as quantity. Keep in mind that i already have mixcraft, so no mixing software is needed. so my questions are
Microphones
- How many mics are needed to record up to 4 people simultaneously with individual tracks?
- What mics will be good for this?
- Would a MXL MXLV63M for 69.99 (76% off) be a good start for a good condenser? with what other mics, if needed, would i use with this?
- I will like at least one mic for live use, suggestion on models?
- What is Phantom Power and do i need it?
Interfaces
- Is there an interface that can record directly onto the computer AND record live onto a memory stick?
- If not, what alternate routes can i take to be able to record live (remember, on a budget)
- How many ports should i get to prepare for the future?
- What would some ideal models be?
Software
-What is a good guitar effect processor program (like with 'amps', pedals, etc. by the way this is on a pc not mac)
- Is there any good Midi powered synth effect programs?
Midi controller
- What is an ideal drumpad (12 pads +)
Random junk
- What cords/ stands/ other hardware will be ideal or necessary?
*********
- If the portable and computer edhanced is too much to handel, i will go with the portable recording route, and buy a guitar multieffect pedal instead of the computer programs (already have one for bass). If it does not work out, what would you guys recomend for a guitar multieffect pedal?
And thats it. Im sorry if it was a lot to read/ ask, but im new to all of this. Your help is greatly appreciated!
ROCK ON!
