I'm just getting started!... And a little lost!

[Komigiioma]

Ok so here is how I roll, I have the guitars, I have the amp/stack and the modeling I want. Bass tones is something I might have to look into, but I have the bass too, just not the amp. as far as software and hardware go here is what i have...

Reaper.


ok great. A free product that works, however I need some more stuff than that! Also, how would I use drums? Are electronic drums a good substitute in progressive rock?

Anyway, like I said, I need some help getting started, I really want to get recording, I have billions of Ideas.

Thanks!
~Seth

 

[CFox]

Hi. Well, first of all Reaper aint free its an honour system, how honourable are you ?


For drums, try Addictive Drums or Superior Drummer 2.0 ( or their lite version EzDrummer )

Guitar Rig 4 has a good bass amp sim.

 

[keithersgsx2003]

Hey Seth!!!!!

First and Foremost welcome to Home recording!!!!

This link will tell you just about everything you need to know......most of your questions will be answered.


http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm


Its really important that you thoroghly Read/Research recording basics and fundamentals if you are brand new to the game.

In this link are the How's, What's, and Where to's of everyting you will need to start out......and then some!!!!!

CHEERS!!!!

Keith

 

[Komigiioma]

Hey Seth!!!!!

First and Foremost welcome to Home recording!!!!

This link will tell you just about everything you need to know......most of your questions will be answered.


http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm


Its really important that you thoroghly Read/Research recording basics and fundamentals if you are brand new to the game.

In this link are the How's, What's, and Where to's of everyting you will need to start out......and then some!!!!!

CHEERS!!!!

Keith

Hey man, thanks much, there was so much stuff in the intro post I was kind of intimidated from what all i should click on, but this is really helpful, thanks much mon

 

[keithersgsx2003]

Hey man, thanks much, there was so much stuff in the intro post I was kind of intimidated from what all i should click on, but this is really helpful, thanks much mon

When someone here introduced me to that website, I started with the first link and worked my way all the way to the bottom!!!!

Most of the info is pertinent to what you will need to know.

CHEERS!!!

Keith

 

[matttheaxe]

EZ drummer is a good product to start with. $100. You can't tweak the rythems, but there are tons to choose from. They are actual recorded drums and there is a "humanize" button that gives it a tad touch of a realistic player.

 

[guitaristic]

Ok so here is how I roll, I have the guitars, I have the amp/stack and the modeling I want. Bass tones is something I might have to look into, but I have the bass too, just not the amp. as far as software and hardware go here is what i have...

Reaper.


ok great. A free product that works, however I need some more stuff than that! Also, how would I use drums? Are electronic drums a good substitute in progressive rock?

Anyway, like I said, I need some help getting started, I really want to get recording, I have billions of Ideas.

Thanks!
~Seth

Hi Seth!

I started off like you, with all of the instruments but none of the other stuff. I began researching audio interfaces, mics, and monitors, and sorted out what I wanted! How much do you know about the recording process? For starters, you'll need some type of mic (most likely), audio interface (connects mics to computer), and monitors for playback. Keep asking questions and keep learning! Good luck!

 

[Komigiioma]

Hi Seth!

I started off like you, with all of the instruments but none of the other stuff. I began researching audio interfaces, mics, and monitors, and sorted out what I wanted! How much do you know about the recording process? For starters, you'll need some type of mic (most likely), audio interface (connects mics to computer), and monitors for playback. Keep asking questions and keep learning! Good luck!

well I have a ND967 dynamic mic if that means anything, and a Peavey vypyr 120 tube modeling amp. Should I mike the dual speaker'd amp or should I just output it to the audio interface (something I still need, and although I've read a lot, would like some opinions on what to get... prolly something under $200 as I am quite poor...)

 

[TimOBrien]

My obligatory standard reply-for-newbies that I keep in Wordpad so this is just a paste (I don't want to re-type this all the time):

First off, 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:
Home Recording for Musicians by Jeff Strong - $15
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/04...mp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0470385421
(Wish I'd had that when I started; would have saved me lots of money and time and grief)
You can also pick up this book in most any Borders or Barnes&Noble in the Music Books section!

Another good one is: Recording Guitar and Bass by Huw Price
http://www.amazon.com/Recording-Gui...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1215734124&sr=1-1
(I got my copy at a place called Half-Price Books for $6!!)

And you can get a FREE subscription to TapeOp magazine at www.tapeop.com

Barnes&Noble or Borders are great places to start --- they have recording books and you can go get a snack or coffee and read them for FREE! Don't pass by a good recording book --- this is a VERY technical hobby and you REALLY want to start a reference library!!!

Good Newbie guides that also explains all the basics and have good tips:
http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm
http://www.computermusic.co.uk/page/computermusic?entry=free_beginner_pdfs
http://www.harmony-central.com/articles/
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/tips-techniques/168409-tips-techniques.html

21 Ways To Assemble a Recording Rig: http://www.tweakheadz.com/rigs.htm

Also Good Info: http://www.theprojectstudiohandbook.com/directory.htm

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

Still using a built-in soundcard?? Unfortunately, those are made with less than $1 worth of chips for beeps, boops and light gaming (not to mention cheapness for the manufacturer) and NOT quality music production.
#1 Rule of Recording: You MUST replace the built-in soundcard.
Here's a good guide and user-tested suggestions that work: http://www.tweakheadz.com/soundcards_for_the_home_studio.htm
(you'll want to bookmark and read through all of Tweak's Guide while you're there...)
Another good article: Choosing an audio interface - http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep08/articles/audiointerfaces.htm


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

Sony ACID Express (free 10-track sequencer): http://www.acidplanet.com/downloads/xpress/
Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.net (multi-track with VST support)
Wavosaur: http://www.wavosaur.com/ (a stereo audio file editor with VST support)\
Kristal: http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/
Other freebies and shareware: www.hitsquad.com/smm

Another great option is REAPER at http://www.cockos.com/reaper/ (It's $50 but runs for free until you get guilty enough to pay for it...)
I use Reaper and highly reccomend it...

Music Notation and MIDI recording: Melody Assistant ($25) and Harmony Assistant ($80) have the power of $600 notation packages - http://myriad-online.com
Demo you can try on the website.

And you can go out to any Barnes&Noble or Borders and pick up "Computer Music" magazine - they have a full FREE studio suite in every issue's DVD, including sequencers, plugins and tons of audio samples. (November 2006 they gave away a full copy of SamplitudeV8SE worth $150, November 2007-on the racks Dec in the US- they gave away SamplitudeV9SE and July 2009 issue they put out Samplitude10SE. FREE. It pays to watch 'em for giveaways...)

 

[guitaristic]

well I have a ND967 dynamic mic if that means anything, and a Peavey vypyr 120 tube modeling amp. Should I mike the dual speaker'd amp or should I just output it to the audio interface (something I still need, and although I've read a lot, would like some opinions on what to get... prolly something under $200 as I am quite poor...)

Mic'ing the amp will be your best bet! I've never used the speaker output to connect to my interface, but it might sound good! It's all trial and error really!

About the interface, how many inputs do you think you'll need? That'll let us start sending some suggestions!

 

[Komigiioma]

Mic'ing the amp will be your best bet! I've never used the speaker output to connect to my interface, but it might sound good! It's all trial and error really!

About the interface, how many inputs do you think you'll need? That'll let us start sending some suggestions!

I really only need one input, Im looking to just me myself track everything from Bass, Rhythm guitar, Lead guitar, Vocs. the only thing i cant do is drums.