Recording Studios In Your Home
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Check out the interfaces of home recording computers and equipment; learn to build and manage your home recording studio in this free video on recording music.
Expert: Aaron De Azevedo
Bio: Aaron De Azevedo is a musician, composer, song writer, and teacher who has recorded for TV shows and CDs. He has been playing for 11 years.
Filmmaker: joseph wilkins
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Midi files are the fundamental home recording studio format; learn to build and manage your home recording studio in this free video on recording music.
Expert: Aaron De Azevedo
Bio: Aaron De Azevedo is a musician, composer, song writer, and teacher who has recorded for TV shows and CDs. He has been playing for 11 years.
Filmmaker: joseph wilkins
Duration : 0:1:53
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Lets bring in one of the Pro Tools Essential Loops to the Drums track. Go to the Window Menu and select Workspace. Click the search button, type Essential Loops, and press Enter.
Double-click the Pro Tools Essential Loops folder. You can click the triangles to open the folders; and you can click the speaker icon to audition loops. Make sure this metronome icon is green so the loops will be matched to the tempo of your song.
Find one you like and then drag and drop the file to the left of the Drums track in the Edit Window. Drop it on the far left so the audio begins at the start of the track AND on beat.
You can easily make this loop repeat by duplicating it. The loop should already be selected; if not, come up here and select this hand tool, click an empty spot to make sure nothing is selected, and then click the loop to select it. Press Ctrl + D (or Cmd+D on a Mac) to duplicate the region.
In Pro Tools you can use the spacebar to start and stop playback. Go ahead and audition the loop.
Lets go prepare to record some audio. Switch back to the mixer by pressing Ctrl + = (or Cmd + = on Mac). Ive got a guitar hooked up to the ¼ guitar input on the Fast Track. Im going to click to record enable the rhythm guitar track.
If you have a microphone hooked up and want to record your voice, or if you want to use a mic to record an acoustic guitar or guitar amplifier, click to record enable the Mono Audio track on the right.
Play your guitar or sing into your mic. Im playing my guitar but Im not getting any input in Pro Tools, and youre probably not seeing input either. Look at the I/O section here in the middle. The rhythm guitar track is set for input 1; the ¼ guitar input is actually input 2. Im going to click and change that.
The mono audio track is set for input 2, but the XLR mic input is actually input 1; go ahead and change that if youre going to record with a mic.
Now, depending on where you set the mix knob, you may be hearing your input signal, you may be monitoring through Pro Tools, or both. Turn the mix knob all the way to the left and you will only hear your direct input signal. If you were to start recording, you would not be able to hear the drum loop as you record.
Turn the mix knob all the way to the right and you will be monitoring through Pro Tools, and if youve record armed the rhythm guitar track youll hear the effect of the SansAmp preamp plug-in. When monitoring through Pro Tools, you may notice a slight delay. This is because the audio you are monitoring is going into the computer, through Pro Tools, and back to the Fast Track before you hear it.
This delay, or latency, can be reduced by lowering the buffer size. Go to the Setup Menu and select Playback Engine. Click the drop down for the H/W Buffer Size and select the next lowest setting, then click OK. If you still notice a delay, try lowering the buffer again.
As you lower the buffer size, your computer has to work harder to process everything. As you add more tracks and effects, you may need to come back and raise the buffer size to compensate for this.
OK. Now that were all setup, lets switch back to the Edit Window and record. Click the Record enable and return to zero buttons. You can use the spacebar to start and stop recording, and when youre done, you can also use spacebar to start and stop playback of your recording.
When you need to add more tracks for your mic or guitar, go to the Track Menu and choose New. You want to create mono audio tracks, so choose how many, and click Create.
You can double-click a tracks name to rename it, then click OK.
You can continue building your song by adding loops, recording tracks, adjusting the mix, and more. For more information on recording, editing, and mixing in Pro Tools, check out the Intro to Pro Tools guide found under the help menu.
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I am looking to start at the very bottom of my recording ambition. Right now I have a Tascam dp-008 portastudio and I am looking to just start with a vocal editing software. I have been looking around and I found that Pro-Tools has a "Vocal Studio" version of their product and I know that Antares-Autotune requires Pro-tools to run. If I purchase just the vocal studio will I be able to run Antares? If anyone knows any information I would love to have your email so I can ask many more questions that I have. Thanks.
simply put……..yes.
feel free to email me but yes the vocal studio will run antares plug ins.
I want to build a music studio in my room i need some tips on what will i need and how to get started
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Looking for what I need to record music at home. I am buildng a studio, but am not sure of what software and other equipment I need to do the actual recording and editing. Please let me know of what all I need to record and create music. Thanks in advance.
it really depends on what you want to record. if you just want to record vocals you can get away with downloading a copy of audacity and buying a USB mic. that is about as simple as it can be to get started.
for more advanced recording you can get an interface. the interface is responsible for connecting instruments and microphones to your computer. the interface also will contain software for recording and mixing. some may also come with virtual instruments in order to create music, or you may have to buy that seperatly. when choosing an interface you will need to look at how much multi-tracking you plan on doing. multi-tracking meaning recording multiple tracks at the same time. for instance if you want to record a band with a vocalist, bassist, guitarist and keyboard all together you would want enough inputs to be able to do that. 4 would be the minimum in this case. however, on the same project you could use an interface with only 1 input and you could record everything individually and then mix them together. it all depends on you and what you plan on recording. when it comes to tracking drums, i want no less than 4 inputs alone for drums, i’d actually like more around 8 but could make 4 work. if you plan on recording drums i don’t suggest using one mic in the middle of the room unless that mic is a Blue Bottle or some other high end mic.
another thing to think about when looking at interfaces is the software that comes with it. the Mbox series comes with protools which is pretty much industry standard for recording. you also will pay another hundred or two for an interface that comes with protools. at the end of the day, all of the recording software will be pretty much the same with a few different bells and whistles here and there.
once that is decided you need mics. again this will depend on what you want to record. i don’t suggest going and getting crappy mics to save money because at the end of the day it will produce crappy sound. a good collection of mics will boost the sound of your recordings. for guitars and such i would recommend an SM 57. it’s a standard mic at almost all if not all studios. it’s really versatile in a studio and having a few of them for drums and guitars is good. they’re also fairly cheap in the grand scheme of mics at around $100. for vocals on the cheap end i’d get an SM 58 which has been a staple in studios and live shows for a long time, again around $100. I personally recommend everyone the Rode NT1a. I’ve heard it on a variety of applications and it has never let me down. it sells for around $240. for drums you may look into getting a drum mic package deal from guitarcenter.com. i really like the yamaha sub-kick on the kick drum, it retails around $5-600 i think. the mic captures the sound, so don’t be cheap here.
you can find on sweetwater.com guitarcenter.com or musiciansfriend.com and find studio package deals. some include just an interface and mic, some include that plus monitors and mixers, some include computers as well. you can find some good deals to get everything you need to get started in one purchase. it may be something to check out.
those are the basics, you can always add more and more to get bigger and better sound.
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the easiest way is to get an audio interface and some microphones. the audio interface is responsible for connecting mics and instruments to a computer. theinterface will also contain the software you will need to record and edit your project.
look for audio interfaces or DAW’s (digital audio workstation) on sites like guitarcenter.com, musiciansfriend.com, or sweetwater.com. that will help get you an idea for what you are looking for.
when choosing an interface you want to look at the software it comes with. i prefer protools which is industry standard. it comes with the mbox line of interfaces which will cost a few hundred more than most other brands. using other software besides protools wont make too much of a difference. there are other good programs, and they all basically run the same just different bells and whistles. besides the software, you will need to know what kind of inputs you need. if you have a keyboard or MIDI insturment, you will need to make sure you have an input for it. for mic and instrument inputs you need to decide what how you want to record. you can multi-track (recording all instruments together) or recording individually and mixing them together. when it comes to this i say to look first at how you intend to record the drums. i would use no less than 4 mics on a drum kit. i think a good set up would be better around 8, but budget and mic acess may play a part in keeping you from doing it this way. once you know what you will need for mics, then think about your guitars and vocals. you will need inputs for all of that. if you can’t afford to get a lot of inputs you can record the drums, and then record the guitars and bass, and then add the vocals at the end. this way you can conserve on the inputs. keep in mind that some bands have a lot of trouble playing individually and can’t keep time without the drum or bass.
next you need microphones. i suggest spending more than you originally planned on mics. because they capture the sound, they are your most important pieces. for guitars and drums i would suggest picking up some Shure SM-57’s. they are staple pieces in all studios and have been for a long time. they’re great on the guitar and snare, and pretty good on almost everything else. they sell for around $100 i believe. next pick up a good condenser mic for vocals. i really like the Rode NT1a. it sells for about $240 and sounds beautiful on metal vocals on the kick i really like the yamaha subkick mic. i believe its around $5-600 but it puts some good kick in your mix. aside from that you may look into drum mic packages. the sites i mentioned will probably have some deals.
also check those websites for studio packages. a lot of times you can find a good deal on something that will contain everything you need to get started including mics, cable, interface, computer, monitors…etc. check pawn shops, an ebay and you may find some good deals on gear. also be sure to read reviews to hear other peoples experience. it sucks spending a lot of money on something that isn’t as good as it was packaged to be.
Looking for what I need to record music at home. I am buildng a studio, but am not sure of what software and other equipment I need to do the actual recording and editing. Please let me know of what all I need to record and create music. Thanks in advance.
i recommend getting an audio interface to connect mics/instruments to your computer. the interface will include the software you need to record and edit. choosing an interface will be based upon how many inputs you want. if you are wanting to record a full band, you will need inputs for all of the instruments and mics. you can also record each instrument individually and mix them together, in that case you wouldn’t need a lot of inputs. these interfaces will run from under a hundred to a few thousand. it depends on the number of inputs and the brand.
once you’ve got that then all you need is a mic. do some research on what mic will fit your situation as you start recording. i like the Rode NT1a which runs about $240. also you can go with the shure sm 57 or sm 58 to get started. i believe those are each around a hundred. the mic is the most important piece of gear you will have in a studio because it captures the sound. if you buy a cheap mic, you will get a cheap sound.
from there you would be pretty much set for basic recording. you can add on from there. studio monitors should probably be your next investment as well as adding a few other mics and maybe some plug-ins for mixing.
check guitarcenter.com sweetwater.com and musiciansfriend.com they will typically offer studio packages which will include a variety of things to get yourself started.
at some point you may also need some sound treating material but you can usually avoid a lot of this with creativity and research on room acoustics.
good luck
Okay. So i’m a musician. I wanted to add a couple guitar/vocal covers. I am running off a MacBook Pro 5. So please let me know of things i may need to start building a small studio. possibly to post things on youtube. I want crisp sound as well.
The basics needed for a home studio are:
1) A mic&mic stand, and mic cable to record vocals and instruments with
2) Maybe a midi keyboard for synthesizer sounds
3) An audio interface to connect the mic(s) to your
4) Computer. Either a laptop or a desktop.
5) Software to capture (record) and mix the sound
6) Good speakers and or headphones to listen to you masterpieces
There is a wide range of quality of all of the above. Microphones can cost less than $100 to $15,000 for a professional tube mic. (A Shure SM58 is a good inexpensive vocal mic. And the Audio-Technica AT4040 is really good @ $300) The same price range is true with the interfaces, which converts the sound of the mic to digital information which gets recorded onto your hard drive. To get started, Digidesign, the makers of Pro Tools, offers a few choices like the Mbox (it comes with an interface and the software) and the M-Audio software (which is pro tools software that can use most manufacturers interfaces). There are many others that can be found on retailer’s websites, like sweetwater.com or musicians friend. Audacity is free recording and editing software. An extra might be a mixing board to use in between the mic and the interface, so you can adjust the sound of the mic a bit before recording it. Add extra mics/cables if you are going to record more than one instrument/voice at the same time.