Trying to build a studio

[billyclub]

im a true newbie to this "Studio" ish i never even been in one but i would like to build a studio in my new house.. so i need to know EVERYTHING.. i need for making beats and recording and mastering and all that if you guys could please tell me what i would need and maybe some suggestions of what kinds to get.. it would be MUCH appreciated

 

[bennychico11]

whoa, that's a big undertaking...especially since you say you've never been in one or know anything about it.
what are you trying to do besides make "beats". Is this just something for you or are you wanting to get people to pay you to record them?


whichever one it is....i really suggest doing a lot of reading. on this forum, buy books, talk with audio people, read up on recording magazines, etc. If all you're wanting to do is make "beats", go buy a simple drum machine and play around with it. Then go from there. There's a wealth of information around you, so it's hard to say exactly where you need to start...except to read anything and everything.

 

[SouthSIDE Glen]

Everything Benny said!

You are going from zero to escape velocity if you are a complete newb to this stuff and want to build your own studio and do your own recording, mixing and mastering. Not that it can't be done, but it's a very tall order, and you have a LOT of study and work and more study cut out for you. You are basically asking for the answer to every question ever posted in this forum .

If you are looking for more than an entry-level $5000-$10000 project system and are looking to build a large-scale, pro-grade studio, soup to nuts - and you have a real budget - you might be best off hiring an experienced studio design consultant to do much of the design, selection and budget detailing for you. It'll still be up to you to study up on how to actually use all that stuff when the sawdust settles, though.

Hit your local library, boodk store or Amazon.com terminal and look up books on studio desgin and recording techniques, there are many good titles out there and easily available in most Music and Music Technology book sections. Even if you are just looking at a typical project studio and don't need or can't budget for a consultant, these references will have all the stuff you'll need to get started yourself.

G.