Setting Up Home Recording Business

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Tukkis

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not sure if this the right forum

anyway, I was just wondering if my ability is good enough to set up a semi professional home recording studio?

I just want to record mainly demos for bands and solo artists

Here is some of the songs i have recorded





http://www.traveldreams.com.au/Don't Leave Me.mp3

By the way I'm only 15
Tukkis
 
Wow. I'm impressed. Listening to "Loser" right now... Gimme the rundown on your gear and whatnot... I think that the acoustic guitar sound could be a bit warmer, and something about the egg-shaker rhythm in the verses is a bit weird, hehehe, but overall, it's decent... And you're only 15... You've got a lot of time to get better, and you've already got a great start, in my book.
 
Pretty good,

now just grow a beard and tell people you're 34! ;) :D
(people usually don't take a 15 yr old behind a console seriously... )

BTW, what vocal mics do u have?
 
This is my equipment list:

Souncard- ISIS maxi studio

Monitors- Onkyo Home Stereo

Mixer- Behringer MX2004a

Effects- Behringer v-amp

Software- Cool Edit Pro 2, Fruity Loops

Guitars- Fender squirer electric
- Yamaha RBX270 Bass
- Maton Em225C Electric acoustic

Mics- 2x Behringer XM8500
a couple of other crappy mics

If I was going to start a business in the next few years I would definately upgrade my mics

Thanks
Tukkis
 
is that you playing and singing? sounds pretty good to me. i am guessing you didnt record the drums, but used loops. is that correct? being able to record drums would be a major factor in whether you could record demos for people. this, IMO, is one of the hardest instr. to record, because of multiple mics and phasing issues. you have got a great start though man!!!



lynn
 
yeh that's me playing and singing

I know the drums are fake and not the best but at the moment I don't have the mics or a good enough drum set to record a decent drums sound

Tukkis
 
dont get me wrong dude, it sounded great! drums were just a little "small" . keep going in the same direction.
 
As a 15yr old you are unable to enter into any contracts without your parents signature so be careful. Only guys your own age will be willing to pay you so market your services to them and you can probably make some cash. Make sure that their parents sign any agreements also.
 
Just remember grass-hoppa', you got your WHOLE life in front of you! If you are willing to sacrifice, save your money, spend endlessly long hours learning the craft, you can do it!! As a matter of fact, you can do ANYTHING once you have your mind set to it!

Good Luck Home-boy!
 
Shee-it man, "Loser" you AIN'T - I'm 57, and if I'd had that much together when I was 15, I'd be GOD by now - Right, you definitely need drums (even electronic ones like Roland if you can't make big noises where you are) BUT... I've heard shit-box bands on late nite shows that would kill for what you've done (if they were smart enough to realize just how bad they sucked)

MisterQ is right - there's another old expression (almost as old as me) - "whether you think you Can, or think you CAN'T - you're right... In your case, you obviously CAN, keep at it... Steve
 
nice.
i'm only 16 (started when i was 14)...

now i just ordered my delta 44 and new comp and new mics.

my sound with my old gear is at www.mp3.com/fightorflight (just an example).


but the answer is YES you can, ha. Then again, I have (and have had since i was 12) a gigantic beard...and as long as people dont ask my age, they take it that i'm at least 20..ha.

i've recorded a few bands (terrible ones...ha) in the past, and one that was my friends band that was real nice, the recording turned out great, and they sent it away to burn 500 copies, and its sellin like crazy now.

the key is charge as little as you can, and start with rtecording your friends - get them to release some demos or somethin. and if it rocks, and if its cheap for others, people wll start emailing you and calling you up (happened to me).
 
I think the most difficult part when beginning with a homerecording studio is to find people who want to invest in a recording at your studio. Satisfied customers create new ones off course, but you have to begin somewhere off course. I really suggest starting practicing heaps with young and beginning bands and slowly getting the extra tricks of the trade.

You have to convince people that you can record them the best...
 
sweet dude...
I'm 15 too man it's cool to see people my age here.. i give respect!! i know some guy who thinks he knows his shit and pretty much just sets up a microphone in a room..and thinks he's bad ass and wants "$600 upfront and 50% of all 'cdr sales'" it's people like you and me that will take over the world! muahhahaha



how did you get that guitar sound??


T
 
Behringer ? That's Behringer ?

:confused:
Gosh... I couldn't believe it. Tell me boy, how can you get that sound with Behringer ? Tell me more about your micing, setting, and so on... :)
 
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