how do i start a home studio??

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i have a cakewalk homestudio xl software and have a rebooted computer which has more than enough memory...what else do i need to build up a home studio...give me tips and products that are great to use but not too pricey....do i need an fire wire or mixer or what else is out there that i need to professionally record?? please help out... thanks...
 
bennychico11 said:
sigh........ :(
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hehe...



Ok. Here we go...again.



First, let us know what you're planning on recording - most importantly, how many tracks are you going to be needing for out-of computer sources (i.e. microphones, line inputs, etc.). Also, what kind of music. Will you be making synthetic beats with software or a drum machine, or actually recording real drums? What are the specs on your computer? And by "rebooted" I'm assuming you mean reformatted?
 
aaroncomp said:
hehe...



Ok. Here we go...again.



First, let us know what you're planning on recording - most importantly, how many tracks are you going to be needing for out-of computer sources (i.e. microphones, line inputs, etc.). Also, what kind of music. Will you be making synthetic beats with software or a drum machine, or actually recording real drums? What are the specs on your computer? And by "rebooted" I'm assuming you mean reformatted?
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i have a band and we are trying to record and album and need a alot of tracks to record...also need at least three mics in at the same time and need guitar imputs too..using synthetic drum beats only...and yes, i reformatted my computer...not sure what the specs are tho..
 
RoOkiE85 said:
i have a band and we are trying to record and album and need a alot of tracks to record...also need at least three mics in at the same time and need guitar imputs too..using synthetic drum beats only...and yes, i reformatted my computer...not sure what the specs are tho..
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Hey, you go guy...er, sigh.
 
Remember the old days when this type of question would get flammed unmercifully? I admire your patience guys.

rpe
 
rpe said:
Remember the old days when this type of question would get flammed unmercifully? I admire your patience guys.

rpe
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Drummers do the best flamming. ;)
 
aaroncomp said:
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Ok. Here we go...again.
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I can help with this one as well.

OK Rookie85. Some things we need to know before anyone can help you:
-What is your budget MAX?
-Windows Computer I'm Assuming? Which windows?
-Do you already have any mics, preamps, cables, anything?

Let us know some of that and we can maybe help you a bit more. I know what it's like to feel like you don't have a clue where to start. There are some mega talented recording engineers on this forum, but they do tend to get a little upset if you don't do at least a little research before popping on here and asking the very general "how do I make a home studio" question.

Give us some more info and we can help point you in the right direction.
 
its not the patience, its just the guys that would normally flame have learned to ignore the masses of these kinds of post.

i think its better if its just ignored, then no one is mad and eventually the people figure out what they are doing wrong themselves.

well im outta here.

Danny
 
If your computer has a firewire input, all you need is a Presonus Firepod to record your whole band, 8 tracks at once.

If your computer don't have a firewire input, all you need is a $15 firewire card and a Presonus Firepod to record your whole band, 8 tracks at once.

It's so much easier nowadays....
 
cawhite12 said:
I can help with this one as well.

OK Rookie85. Some things we need to know before anyone can help you:
-What is your budget MAX?
-Windows Computer I'm Assuming? Which windows?
-Do you already have any mics, preamps, cables, anything?

Let us know some of that and we can maybe help you a bit more. I know what it's like to feel like you don't have a clue where to start. There are some mega talented recording engineers on this forum, but they do tend to get a little upset if you don't do at least a little research before popping on here and asking the very general "how do I make a home studio" question.

Give us some more info and we can help point you in the right direction.
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my budget max is at $4,500 and looking to spend all of it on the studio...i have the windows xp model and like i said, i only have the software and the computer itself....i need basically everything right now...
 
Bulls Hit said:
If your computer has a firewire input, all you need is a Presonus Firepod to record your whole band, 8 tracks at once.

If your computer don't have a firewire input, all you need is a $15 firewire card and a Presonus Firepod to record your whole band, 8 tracks at once.

It's so much easier nowadays....
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good idea....but i need a professional studio not just a studio that would just simply work...i need everything and anything possible to make a good recording studio...thanks anyways tho..
 
hey, will the m-audio delta 1010 help out with my studio and will it work with cakewalk homstudio xl edition??
 
While $4500 will get you much more than the typical person around here asking "What do I need to buy," it will not get you a "professional studio." You can get professional-sounding results, but not a "professional studio."

That being said, the aforementioned Firepod was suggested because it works, sounds great, and is easy. Personally, I would prefer it over the Delta you mentioned. You have a lot to purchase, but I would still consider getting a MOTU or RME firewire interface - slightly more "pro" than the Firepod, but more $.
 
aaroncomp said:
While $4500 will get you much more than the typical person around here asking "What do I need to buy," it will not get you a "professional studio." You can get professional-sounding results, but not a "professional studio."

That being said, the aforementioned Firepod was suggested because it works, sounds great, and is easy. Personally, I would prefer it over the Delta you mentioned. You have a lot to purchase, but I would still consider getting a MOTU or RME firewire interface - slightly more "pro" than the Firepod, but more $.
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yea, professional sounding, i meant...but i'll look into the firewire thing...it does sound interesting.. tho...wat models of the motu and rme would you think is best for my situation?? and would a mixer work with it also??
 
RoOkiE85 said:
good idea....but i need a professional studio not just a studio that would just simply work...i need everything and anything possible to make a good recording studio...thanks anyways tho..
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George Massenburg will get better results from a PortaStudio than a monkey with a Neve...

Before you buy gear, you need skills and talent as far as recording chops go before you get anything CLOSE to "professional" sound, no matter what gear you buy.

You should be prepared for an extensive learning curve and several years of creating some pretty lo-fi quality sounds before you get anything that even gets you in the ballpark of pro sound!
 
I agree with everyone. Don't worry so much about expensive gear right now as much as your recording skills. Blue Bear has it right on by saying that a skilled engineer will make great sounding recordings with simple gear, and a sucky engineer will make crap with thousands of dollars worth of gear. If you want some starting points for what you're talking about, then do some research in the various sections of this forum and on the web. Also, it's very hard to recommend an interface when we don't know the specs of your PC. You said that it's running XP, but I've got a friend with an AMD K-6 400Mhz processor running XP, but he couldn't do much with Audio if he wanted to.

However, if I had $4500 to spend, I would either do a Lynx interface or an RME Fireface (for mobility as well). The converters in these pieces are top notch. After that, do some research on mics and pre-amps, and try to find people that are recording similar things to you. (IE: rock bands). Use the search button and read read read read read read, then read some more. Save some money up front and do some more research. Check out the MP3 section of this website too. You will hear some great (and not so great) recordings of people on here, and they usually let you know what they recorded through. Check it out.
 
every one here is right....i might not know anything about computers, but i do know a little about music recording and engineering...and also i do need to know more...i'm more of the type that likes to expierence things on my own..so i tend to do things on my own...as for the firewires you guys are recomending....i heard the RME, LYNX, and MOTU....but i need to know which models would do good in this kind of recording....thanks for all of your tips tho...
 
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