Getting Started

     If you want to learn how to create a successful home studio your going to need some advice and equipment. The equipment that's required varies depending if you are a solo artist and are just doing maybe one instrument or if you are recording your four person rock band. I'm going to cover how to record with the four person rock band consisting of a guitar, bass, drums, and vocals so you can take the info that you need for maybe just a section of it. The basic equipment you'll need will be about four to six microphones and mic stands, a recording program for your computer, and a recording interface. Yes, this is all going to cost a pretty penny but once you have these materials you'll be set for a while.
     In later entries I will go in depth with the brand, cost, and price of all these tools. First and foremost you should talk to your band members and make sure they are willing to split the cost with you otherwise your stuck buying everyone else equipment. You can purchase all of this at you local Sam Ash, Guitar Center, or any other music store. Also make sure you research all your stuff before you go into the store and get overwhellmed with all the choices. Quality equipment creates better music. Just don't go overboard with the cost and make sure you want to get into this hobby before going out and purchaseing everything I tell you.

Introduction to Recording

     When you listen to a song on the radio or on your I-Pod do you ever wonder how they get such a good sound? How do they even record all the different instruments and combine them into one song? Well that my followers is what I'm going to explain. For the average guitar player, drummer, or singer who wants to show the world their talents but don't know how to capture their sound and broadcast it on the Internet, this is the blog for you. If you think that recording is just placing a microphone up so something and play into it, your wrong. Well, you could do that but it won't sound very good.
     Recording is the process of capturing sound and encoding it into many devices where you can edit and amplify it to your preference. Now you may believe that this is no simple task. It requires acute hearing, skill, time, and most of all patience. When your sitting in your studio for hours on end editing your sound, the key is to stay focused and dedicated to your work until it meets perfection if you want to be the best. The work you publish will directly reflect you and your skill. Those big rock, rap, or R&B sounds come from quality equipment and quality editors. If you want to eventually become one of those big names in music or if you just want to impress your friends you have to definitely step up your game.