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Broclee
New member
im wanting to start a studio in my home cause i have a spare bedroom, but i have never recorded anything before...all i have is a laptop and i really dont know what else to get...can someone please help
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RyanRogers
New member
okay then
are you a guitarist? or are you going to record guitar? the get this program called guitar rig 3 get it on torrent sites or something... you are also going to need some recording software such as cakewalk or cubase. All these cost money but it is possible to get them free (illegally).... but you will also need something called an external soundcard which you can buy online or in some music stores.. they range in price... but until youve got one you cant really record much.... perhaps as practise you might want to search audacity on google and download it?
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are you a guitarist? or are you going to record guitar? the get this program called guitar rig 3 get it on torrent sites or something... you are also going to need some recording software such as cakewalk or cubase. All these cost money but it is possible to get them free (illegally).... but you will also need something called an external soundcard which you can buy online or in some music stores.. they range in price... but until youve got one you cant really record much.... perhaps as practise you might want to search audacity on google and download it?
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Lo-Fi Mike
New member
Advice
go download the 30day trial of reaper http://www.reaper.fm/. and get a usb mic http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Blue-Snowflake-USB-Microphone?sku=271267. Buy nothing else at all. NOTHING ELSE. If you are into Midi there are some free VSTI's out there (to many to list).
After thirty days of playing with Audio, using plugins and programing midi then you can take it one step further my purchasing Reaper ($50) and getting an audio interface.
if it turns out your not really into it that much, you could always use the mic for Internet use.
well that's just my advice.
---mike---
go download the 30day trial of reaper http://www.reaper.fm/. and get a usb mic http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Blue-Snowflake-USB-Microphone?sku=271267. Buy nothing else at all. NOTHING ELSE. If you are into Midi there are some free VSTI's out there (to many to list).
After thirty days of playing with Audio, using plugins and programing midi then you can take it one step further my purchasing Reaper ($50) and getting an audio interface.
if it turns out your not really into it that much, you could always use the mic for Internet use.
well that's just my advice.
---mike---
Chili
Site Moderator
I think this link is the OSP (Official Starting Point) on the web.
http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm
Here's a good book to read:
Home Recording for Musicians for Dummies by Jeff Strong. Don't let the title intimidate you. It's not for dummies, it's for newbies. It's a great book and will get you in the right direction.
Go to both resources with two questions:
What exactly do I want to do?
How much money do I want to spend?
From there, you can filter out what will work for you and what won't.
Read, read, read...
When you're ready to buy stuff, I recommend Sweetwater based on customer service alone. Their prices are competitive, but there's lots of places to aquire gear.
www.sweetwater.com
Do a lot of searching on this site. Most of your questions have been asked and answered already. But don't be afraid to ask questions. The people here are very cool and willing to help. We were all newbies at one point. (Well, I still am.... )
Have fun.
http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm
Here's a good book to read:
Home Recording for Musicians for Dummies by Jeff Strong. Don't let the title intimidate you. It's not for dummies, it's for newbies. It's a great book and will get you in the right direction.
Go to both resources with two questions:
What exactly do I want to do?
How much money do I want to spend?
From there, you can filter out what will work for you and what won't.
Read, read, read...
When you're ready to buy stuff, I recommend Sweetwater based on customer service alone. Their prices are competitive, but there's lots of places to aquire gear.
www.sweetwater.com
Do a lot of searching on this site. Most of your questions have been asked and answered already. But don't be afraid to ask questions. The people here are very cool and willing to help. We were all newbies at one point. (Well, I still am.... )
Have fun.
Anomaly Design
New member
Thats some strange advice so far...
You need to ask yourself some questions first... What are you recording? What equipment do you already have?
To complete your set up, you will need a mic, a converter for your computer, recording software (hopefully your laptop will handle), and the wires that go with it. Thats one of the most simple ways to setup.
The room you record in is important (sound reinforcement).
This is a push in the right direction but you need to research it yourself. There are cheap alternatives but be careful.
Any more specific questions?
You need to ask yourself some questions first... What are you recording? What equipment do you already have?
To complete your set up, you will need a mic, a converter for your computer, recording software (hopefully your laptop will handle), and the wires that go with it. Thats one of the most simple ways to setup.
The room you record in is important (sound reinforcement).
This is a push in the right direction but you need to research it yourself. There are cheap alternatives but be careful.
Any more specific questions?
Chili
Site Moderator
Just to clarify, no one on this site advocates stealing software. People work hard to put together these amazing programs that allow us to create CD quality material for almost nothing. They should be compensated for their efforts.
Most audio interfaces will come with a free lite version of a popular DAW like Cubase or Sonar. Eventually you will purchase an interface, just keep in mind to look for one that comes with bundled software.
Peace.
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justadrummer
New member
I was in the same boat a few years ago. I had a lapop and wanted to start recording. I needed to be able to record a full drum set though. I want to a store to buy a multitrack recorder like a tascam/korg but the salesman asked what kind of computer i had and pointed me towards a Firepod. it came with the Cubase free version. For $500 plus a few mics, I was up and running. Since then i added another firepod, upgraded my Cubase software, added some plug-ins and bought some good mics. Now all i need is to tweak my ears and learn how to sing.
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Lo-Fi Mike
New member
...all i have is a laptop
+1 on Sweetwater, i buy about 90% of my stuff from there, they are highly trained, and most of them work in a class A recording studio.
there prices are competitive, and they carry gear that they stand by.
Musicians friend and others like Zzounds are places i point most people starting out cause they carry pretty much everything out there on the market.
for some one who starts out there thread "OK i have no clue how to start"
and all i have is a spare room and a laptop. I would not start talking about sound reinforcement lets crawl before we run.
don't get me wrong sound reinforcement is extremely crucial to someone who knows how to run an audio program, knows about mic placement and mic pre selection.
Again i agree with Chili on reading as much material as you can. And remember.
"Every Long Trip Starts With the First Step"
Do not get overwhelmed by the physics (it is in there) just have fun and learn as you go.
When you're ready to buy stuff, I recommend Sweetwater based on customer service alone. Their prices are competitive, but there's lots of places to aquire gear.
www.sweetwater.com
+1 on Sweetwater, i buy about 90% of my stuff from there, they are highly trained, and most of them work in a class A recording studio.
there prices are competitive, and they carry gear that they stand by.
Musicians friend and others like Zzounds are places i point most people starting out cause they carry pretty much everything out there on the market.
for some one who starts out there thread "OK i have no clue how to start"
and all i have is a spare room and a laptop. I would not start talking about sound reinforcement lets crawl before we run.
don't get me wrong sound reinforcement is extremely crucial to someone who knows how to run an audio program, knows about mic placement and mic pre selection.
Again i agree with Chili on reading as much material as you can. And remember.
"Every Long Trip Starts With the First Step"
Do not get overwhelmed by the physics (it is in there) just have fun and learn as you go.