Time to record songs

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YO this is my first post on this website.
THis question might be really vague, but i was wondering how long it usually takes to record a full length song, about 5 minutes, with multiple tracks, drum tracks, and and bass. Let's assume we're using a standard DAW and access to a typical home studio set up.

The reason i am asking is because I want to know realistically how much time ill need to spend working on my music over the summer. I know the answers will vary depending on what the project is; i just need an estimate.

Thanks
 
Well, a song like you've described can take 3 to 4 hours or a week or a month. There are so many variables. But you can definitely do it in a day.
 
Depends very much on (a) how fully realised the arrangement is in your head (b) how well you and/or the other cats can execute said arrangement (c) how much you know about engineering to ensure you track well enough to not have to do retracking (d) how good you are at mixing so you can blend it all together and not spend days and weeks at this place asking questions.

So anywhere from a day to a year, I'd say....
 
One of the joys of recording at home is that you are at leisure to take all the time you want. One of the contributors here, Greg, can knock out a song a day if not two. But then, he's put the time in over the years and like anything, once you know what you're doing and establish some sort of routine, you can move so much quicker. There again, if you are a perfectionist, it might take you three times as long as it would if you weren't. Do you live alone ? Kids ? Wife/partner /girlfriend/ harem ? Are you a solo act {ie, one person outfit} ? Play in a band ? Have contributing friends ? How much time do you have ? How many multiple tracks ? Exactly what instruments plus "drum tracks" {que paso ?} and bass ?
Recording is primarilly about juggling the many variables that could occur and everything is tempered by one thing ¬> what you want. How do you want your stuff to sound ? How many songs ?
We're necessarilly nosey here at HR.
 
The more experience you have, the easier it is. You don't waste time trying different mic setups, etc, once you figure out what works for your 'sound' and style and recording location.
 
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