I have no idea . . . .

[darra]

I have no idea where to being . . . maybe someone out there can help me . .

Okay, to begin . . .

I write songs and sing/rap . . . (Those are the positives)

I can't really play an instument . . . . (The Negatives)

So I am stuck with singing with no music or beats . . . (One big problem)

I have no idea how to move pass that issue.

I want to star recording and move to the next level . . . but what options are out there for me?

I am planning to start my own home studio (Maybe) But have no idea what equipment I need for what I want to do.

I want to be able to record vocals, have music, and beats . . . the only options I can think of is a type of computer program . . .

ugh, I am soo confused . . .

I guess basically all the tools I have are my vocals and songwritting abilites . . . the option of having a person playing an instrument is not really there . . .

so can any one help me?

 

[LfO]

The general response:

Go to tweakheadz.com - it has a good guide to getting into home recording. It may take a few hours to get through all of it, but take the time before you start putting money into this.

One possible, fairly cheap solution, is to get FruityLoops studio - its fairly cheap (as in $50-$150 versus the $300+ you'll spend for really good stuff), and its user friendly.

 

[Nick98338]

Yep... Fruityloops. Try this link for some basic info http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/news/654/

 

[Tifstorey]

Learn to play an instrument?

If your going to be doing alot of beats and so on with a computer, i suggest maybe learning the piano. This will help with your keyboard skills and be able to work out nice chords and harmonies for your pieces.

 

[tc4b]

If you're using a Mac, maybe you should start out on Garage Band. It's definitely for beginners.

I use Fruity Loops too, and I like it, but mostly because it allows me to apply my knowlege of music. If you have no music theory whatsoever, Garage Band will accomodate you.

 

[TimOBrien]

Posted here daily...My obligatory standard reply that I keep in Wordpad:

Immediately get a good beginner recording book (spend $20 before spending hundred$/thousand$) that shows you what you need to get started and how to hook everything up in your studio:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/07...ce&n=283155&n=507846&s=books&v=glance

Good Newbie guide that also explains all the basics:
http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm

Other recording books:
http://musicbooksplus.com/home-recording-c-31.html


Plenty of software around to record for free to start out on:

Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.net

Kristal: http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/

Other freebies and shareware: www.hitsquad.com