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thehook
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Ok so I finally got my new computer the specs were on here 1 ghz+ processor 256 megs of ram and a 16 bit+ full duplex sound card. I don't play to upgrade any of that yet from recomendations except maybe some more ram. But what I would like to know is what should I go with a for a basic setup.
As the title states I am going to be recording roots music. This includes folk music, blues, ballads and originals. I play acoustic guitar,banjo,harmonica and some fiddle. First I would like to say that I am not looking for an overproduced sound that is found in most 'country' music today. I feel that gets away from the point and captures things that are not real. But I would like my recordings to be clear and full of life. Not on low low grade equipment.
I am looking to put out a demo by summer to move around a little bit and give to friends. I think for the most part I will record guitar and vocals up front then add other things like the harmonica, banjo ect. I was wondering would it be wise to record the vocals and guitar tracks seperately or what if any differences could be heard sound wise.
I have been told that if I want to record seperate sources at the same time I would need a mixer and at least two mics. This gets me into the setup question which for the most part is what I am concerned with. I am looking for recomendations for products that are both inexpensive and get quality results. A basic system that will get a well recorded demo out there.
I am looking to go from the recording to the finished mastered tracked product by myself at home on the computer. I know this will take time and lots of Q/A but I got that. What would be some good software setups that could do this for me. What do you use?
Will I need some studio monitors or good headphones to be able to hear what it will really sound like? Do you have any recomendations on these?
As the title states I am going to be recording roots music. This includes folk music, blues, ballads and originals. I play acoustic guitar,banjo,harmonica and some fiddle. First I would like to say that I am not looking for an overproduced sound that is found in most 'country' music today. I feel that gets away from the point and captures things that are not real. But I would like my recordings to be clear and full of life. Not on low low grade equipment.
I am looking to put out a demo by summer to move around a little bit and give to friends. I think for the most part I will record guitar and vocals up front then add other things like the harmonica, banjo ect. I was wondering would it be wise to record the vocals and guitar tracks seperately or what if any differences could be heard sound wise.
I have been told that if I want to record seperate sources at the same time I would need a mixer and at least two mics. This gets me into the setup question which for the most part is what I am concerned with. I am looking for recomendations for products that are both inexpensive and get quality results. A basic system that will get a well recorded demo out there.
I am looking to go from the recording to the finished mastered tracked product by myself at home on the computer. I know this will take time and lots of Q/A but I got that. What would be some good software setups that could do this for me. What do you use?
Will I need some studio monitors or good headphones to be able to hear what it will really sound like? Do you have any recomendations on these?