New Members: Introduce Yourself Here!

[Slouching Raymond]

Welcome Gillian. Delve around, there's plenty to be found here.

 

[ecc83]

Hello everyone! I am PCHZZZ! (peaches) I am finally deciding to do what I've always dreamed of doing and that's pursuing a music career. I've always found it easier to sing than to speak to people. They say great music comes from pain, and I have lived through a lot of painful moments in my life and I've written tons of songs that no one has ever heard I started writing when I was in middle school (about 2007) after my grandfather passed away. And I just thought that I wouldn't ever have a shot at being a singer/songwriter because I was overweight most of my life. Long story short fast forward to 2020 I lost weight got in shape and started gaining the confidence that I was able to do hard things because I had done one of the hardest things I had ever done in my life (and I mean harder than having kids). So here I am at 31 finally starting my music career and I have no idea where to start. I am attending LA Film School for music production, and it was suggested that we become part of a forum where we can work with like-minded individuals. So hello fellow artists! Help!

Hi Peaches and welcome. I am just an old (79) ex guitar amp tech' who has been helping a talented son get some recording kit together for 40 years! Many, many newbs come here, fly by and are never seen again but I have time to waste so here are some nuggets...

I don't know what the film school will tell you but you need a basic setup for recording. Whatever computer you have, if it is stable and runs win 10 or 11 it will be fine (I don't know mac but they all seem fine as well)
Microphone obviously and a Shure SM58 is as good as anything to start with but there are now some very decent Large Diaphragm Capacitor mics about at $100 up.

Next is an Audio Interface. Lot of those about but I can strongly recommend the MOTU M4. A Digital Audio Workstation, the software you use for everything is next. Unless the school want you to use something else, Cockos Reaper is a no brainer.

Some good quality closed back headphones and IF you can run to them some good monitor speakers but they will set you back $500 the pair for anything remotely useful IMHO.

Do you play an instrument and if so what? Your recording space will need some treatment but that can be discussed later.

Lastly, for now, DON'T be shy! Get a song or two bashed out and let folks hear it. I am deaf so never judge peeps work but there are good people here who will be VERY constructive.

Dave.

 

[Seeker of Rock]

Hey new members, I go by Seeker here and on other music forums that I don’t visit much lately ? Always seem to be on HR.com, though ?

There is the best wealth of information on this recording site IMHO, though some of the professional engineers (who were regulars at one point) may not frequent as often I will guarantee you searching your question, no matter how complex), will end up with quality results. Plus, you have current active posters still around.

I’m a knob and button guy so any questions on software recording, I know nothing. However, anything tape related or analog outboard chain or microphone or home studio construction/treatment or guitar and amp, or cables, I could probably give an answer to or lend opinion/help with. I don’t browse around enough but if you want my attention on something or a thread you post, send me a DM (top of the toolbar) and I’d love to participate.

Welcome to the site! ???

 

[Tru]

Hey new members, I go by Seeker here and on other music forums that I don’t visit much lately ? Always seem to be on HR.com, though ?

There is the best wealth of information on this recording site IMHO, though some of the professional engineers (who were regulars at one point) may not frequent as often I will guarantee you searching your question, no matter how complex), will end up with quality results. Plus, you have current active posters still around.

I’m a knob and button guy so any questions on software recording, I know nothing. However, anything tape related or analog outboard chain or microphone or home studio construction/treatment or guitar and amp, or cables, I could probably give an answer to or lend opinion/help with. I don’t browse around enough but if you want my attention on something or a thread you post, send me a DM (top of the toolbar) and I’d love to participate.

Welcome to the site! ???

Thank you, Seeker. I am either going find some answers here or I am selling my Neo. Am I in the right place?

 

[901D3]

Hello, Im Xyrherris, I like to make EDM music, I have joined this forum for sharing knowledge or something else, glad that i found a very nice forum!

 

[Brandon1991]

Hello, I'm Brandon and I'm new to the group i am studying Music Production at LAFS. I look forward to learning new things from this group, collaborating, and networking. Thanks.

 

[Event2020]

Hi Everyone.

I've been a Cubase user since SX5 but recently took a chance and purchased Pro Tools Studio Perpetual as I was curious.

Its a steep and frustrating learning curve but one that I hope will ultimately be rewarding.

I was looking around for a friendly and non judgemental forum to join so here i am.

Nice to meet you all.

 

[Beakon]

What's up peoples I rap,write, play bass guitar . I love music. Looking to get a group going

 

[Old Music Guy]

Volume of a sphere = 4/3 Pi (r cubed)

(4/3) · π · r^3​

Can't forget those parens!
Merry Christmas

 

[FrankD77]

Hi
New member.
Frank
Photographer/educator as profession
Build a home studio a few years ago to record my own music.

X32 and external effects as heart.
Main instrument is guitar.
Always looking for tips and collaborations.

You can find my music on most stream services and SoundCloud under my name Frank Doorhof

 

[Slouching Raymond]

Welcome Frank! Often wondered how good the X32 was.

 

[FrankD77]

Welcome Frank! Often wondered how good the X32 was.

I like it a lot
Used the Yamaha 96v2 before but the software was very outdated.

I love the fact you have a scribble line so you can see what's there. And i can save a song so i can always go back.

For me it's good enough

 

[AO1998]

Hi, I used to do some home recording in the 90s but got out of it to raise a family. Looking to get back into it but the new technology is overwhelming!

 

[Old Music Guy]

Hi, I used to do some home recording in the 90s but got out of it to raise a family. Looking to get back into it but the new technology is overwhelming!

Welcome. This is a good place to get some great information.
Glad to have you here.

 

[TalismanRich]

Hi, I used to do some home recording in the 90s but got out of it to raise a family. Looking to get back into it but the new technology is overwhelming!

It's not really all that complex to do basic recording. Sure, if you think you need to load up 50 tracks with 30 different plugins, it can be complex. But at the core, you need an interface, a mic and a DAW. Plug them into your computer and hit record, then start playing. At that level, it's not much different from having a Tape deck, mixer and microphone.

Start simple, and increase your complexity as you learn. I think you'll be surprised at the quality you can achieve even with moderately priced gear.

 

[AO1998]

Welcome. This is a good place to get some great information.
Glad to have you here.

Thank you!

 

[GuitarGrater]

Hi All,

I've been a guitarist for 30 years, been in a couple of high school bands. I did a lot of recording in my 20s using a Zoom MRS-802. I only picked up guitar again a few years ago and got a Zoom R12 (or R16?) but I found it all quite fiddly and complicated. I then bought a Focusrite Scarlett and started recording using Reaper but didn't have the time to figure out the basics, so sort of gave up..

Now 6 years later I'm ready to get into it again. Will be buying a PC, downloading Reaper, getting an audio interface and a Mic to start with. All I want to do is the basics; record one track at a time, add some eq/effects in Reaper and get a song finished. I am not worried about studio quality; the old Zoom multitrackers sound more than good enough for my needs, but I just couldn't even cut/move parts in Reaper so I need to watch some YT guidance videos.

 

[Old Music Guy]

Welcome. Our backgrounds sound fairly similar.
After struggling with thousands of $$ of mixers and R2Rs to record multitrack I finally gave in and purchased a Zoom L-12. It's pricier than the R-12, But, I find it to be extremely user friendly. I was able, after 18 months! of frustration, to record our little friendly Saturday jam trio with almost no effort or learning curve. I have it now set to record some of my own stuff, just for fun.
While I haven't had the chance to try it (I only got it last week) it has a USB port that will record your tracks directly into your DAW while simultaneously recording "live" to a SD card. You can add effects to each channel while recoding live, but the tracks going to the DAW are effect free, so you can play with them in the DAW.
Again, welcome, and good luck!

 

[Ported]

Hello all from Devon UK..

A million years ago i was a sound engineer..
Started with makeshift studio space and 4 track with lots of DIY. (Early 80s)
Built 2 (demo) studios in London with some DIY.
Changed career at 16 track and early digital mixdowns (sony F1).
Moved into computing to support family!
Kept quite a lot cassettes of artists \ mixes ..
Digitised them over the years.
In the last year have been renovating some recordings i made with an old friend from the early 80s (4 track) from these digitised tracks. I lost track of him (he became gripped by heroin.. i presumed dead to be honest but we made contact in 2021). This was my first venture into AI and the making of video imaginings using Davinci. I will be looking to see where i can post the results on this forum .

There are a few bits of vinyl out threre with my stamp on them too.
Looking forward to learning more here. It looks like i will be "renovating" more recordings with different problems soon .. will update.

 

[DM60]

Hello all from Devon UK..

A million years ago i was a sound engineer..
Started with makeshift studio space and 4 track with lots of DIY. (Early 80s)
Built 2 (demo) studios in London with some DIY.
Changed career at 16 track and early digital mixdowns (sony F1).
Moved into computing to support family!
Kept quite a lot cassettes of artists \ mixes ..
Digitised them over the years.
In the last year have been renovating some recordings i made with an old friend from the early 80s (4 track) from these digitised tracks. I lost track of him (he became gripped by heroin.. i presumed dead to be honest but we made contact in 2021). This was my first venture into AI and the making of video imaginings using Davinci. I will be looking to see where i can post the results on this forum .

There are a few bits of vinyl out threre with my stamp on them too.
Looking forward to learning more here. It looks like i will be "renovating" more recordings with different problems soon .. will update.

Welcome. I think you will find, what you know is still relevant, just a different format, as you have already realized. I am sure many of us can learn from your experience. Looking forward to your inputs. Sounds like you have some well traveled roads under your belt.