What is the most essential equiptment i need to get to finish my home music studio?
I want a decent setup, no cheap crap. I currently have and play guitar, piano, bass, and i use Fruity Loops 6 for my drum patterns on my computer. What i am looking to do is to add my vocals and record, not to mention have a nice lil place for me to jam out without everyone in my neighborhood complaining of the sound. I need to know what i need for quality vocal recording, complete with some toys to add reverb and such to my voice. Should i just buy music studio software, or should i buy a vocal trinket, or what? Help please coz i would really like to start recording the songs that i make, but at the same time, want to keep the quality up. What do i need that i dont have? and what is the best way to sound proof?
I recommend continuing to use Fruity Loops for your drum patterns. Pick up a copy of Pro Tools and use it as the main multitrack recording software. You can import your drum patterns from Fruity Loops to Pro Tools. Then record your vocals on Pro Tools. You can use some of their included plugins for reverb on your vocals. If you wish to expand your plugin selection, you can get a whole lot more plugins with something like the Pro Tools Factory Bundle Pro http://cgi.ebay.com/Pro-Tools-Producers-Factory-PRO-Bundle-NEW_W0QQitemZ260081902550QQihZ016QQcategoryZ41786QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
There are plenty of great sounding mics available: Neumann, Sontronics, Shure, AKG, Apex etc. You can find a nice selection at http://www.proaudioforless.com Which you choose both depends on your budget and voice characteristics. Then you should get some type of acoustic treatment to eleminate some of the unwanted ambience of the room you’re recording vocals in. See the http://www.auralex.com website for ideas. There’s also a great article on setting up your home recording studio here: http://www.articlecube.com/Article/How-To-Build-A-Home-Recording-Studio/49379
Hope this helps. Good luck!
you have a couple choices here:
1. get a usb mic, some high quality studio headphones, and simple audio software. better yet, get a mac and use garageband. i have had absolutely no problems with it and have created some great demos.
2. buy a digital 4-, 8-, or 12-track recorder, some studio mics, some vocal effects pads (you can even use guitar effects pedals and pads), studio headphones, and hook it all up directly to your computer through the digital recorder. this requires no expensive software, as you can mix and master right on the recorder and send the finished product to your computer. this is definitely the more expensive, but more professional option.
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I recommend continuing to use Fruity Loops for your drum patterns. Pick up a copy of Pro Tools and use it as the main multitrack recording software. You can import your drum patterns from Fruity Loops to Pro Tools. Then record your vocals on Pro Tools. You can use some of their included plugins for reverb on your vocals. If you wish to expand your plugin selection, you can get a whole lot more plugins with something like the Pro Tools Factory Bundle Pro http://cgi.ebay.com/Pro-Tools-Producers-Factory-PRO-Bundle-NEW_W0QQitemZ260081902550QQihZ016QQcategoryZ41786QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
There are plenty of great sounding mics available: Neumann, Sontronics, Shure, AKG, Apex etc. You can find a nice selection at http://www.proaudioforless.com Which you choose both depends on your budget and voice characteristics. Then you should get some type of acoustic treatment to eleminate some of the unwanted ambience of the room you’re recording vocals in. See the http://www.auralex.com website for ideas. There’s also a great article on setting up your home recording studio here: http://www.articlecube.com/Article/How-To-Build-A-Home-Recording-Studio/49379
Hope this helps. Good luck!
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