Maybe this should be a GROUP, but...after three years and two false starts trying to finish my CD with my producer friend, it's become clear to me that I won't be able to rely upon him after all. So...I'm afraid I'll have to do it myself if it's ever going to get done. Things just keep coming up.
So, does anyone here have any advice, based upon your experience, about setting up a basic home digital audio recording outfit? I've read a few things online, but I would like to hear from people here who have done it.
Thank!
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I listened to your cuts. Good stuff.
Hi Kevin,
I'd advise you to look out for a good condenser microphone - voices sound much better. The sure mics are perfect for amp recording but if you want a good frequency recording of your voice, go for a condenser. There are some which need phantom power (through an external audio interface) or some which you can plug into your USB connection.
Concerning audio recording I have used samplitude for years and now changed to PreSonus. The New PreSonus Studio One Version 2 is available as Freeware (no instruments, drum samplers etc., simply for recording, like a band machine - but top quality and easy to handle) or other levels (producer, professional -which is the top of the line model). I was lucky to get the professional version for 180 Euros (about $ 200) because I use it for school projects as well. It's almost as good as cubase, protools and works well on small screens (notebooks).
So, all in all, condenser mike, audio interface (I use Line6 UX2 which is perfect for guitar recordings and offers good software) and some desktop audio software (audacity or presonus for free or any pricy one). NOTE: Most audio workstations don't offer mastering tools. For CD production you should think about that as well (maybe your producer friend can help you with that).
Good Luck,
Thorsten / Sugimugi
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