With the huge advancement in technology it’s possible to have a home studio. Hiring a studio can be costly and if you have a limited time your recording can be rushed and not have the time spent mixing it like you want.
PC or Mac?
A lot of people prefer Mac. But you want a computer with as much RAM 512 minimum. At least 120 GB hardrive.
Recording Software
Theres a whole host of software programmes Cubase, Garageband, Cakewalk, Sony Forge, Ableton Live.
All are good but I prefer Cubase.
Audio Interface
You need an audio interface. If like me you expect to plug your guitar into the microphone socket on your laptop you’ll have a whole host of problems.
An audio interface (box) takes the strain from your pc/mac and sorts out all the sound driver problems you might have otherwise.
Microphones, guitars and keyboards can be plugged into audio interface.
Audio interface range in price from basic to ones that handle midi and power microphones.
VST
Virtual Studio Technology. There’s a host of VST programmes.
Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5 for instance is a standalone piece of software. But you can open it in within Cubase and apply Guitar Rig sounds to what you’ve already recorded.
Top VST Software
Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5
IK Multimedia Amplitube
Toontrack EZ Drummer
Miroslav Philharmonic
Guitar Rig Controller Can Be Used As A Audio Interface
Midi
The best thing I bought was a usb midi keyboard. I can control EZ Drummer and Philharmonic software with it. Once I’ve recorded my midi track it’s fully editable.
This I hope helps anyone who is new to the idea of home recording.
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