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How to Record Music at Home
Adam Hartwick (AudioPlace. net, SuperStrainMusic. com)
Technology, specifically home recording, has progressed in leaps and bounds in the past few years. Thousands of dollars of equipment and years of schooling were once required to produce professional sounding recordings, but no more! There are many examples of powerful, easy to use software, which make it easy and convenient to multi-track record in the comfort of home. The software has become relatively cheap and in some cases free, however this is only one piece of the puzzle when building a home studio. The computer is the most important part of this puzzle and by far the most expensive, but who doesn’t already own a computer in this “point and click” world? Computers are as common as television sets and telephones in most American homes so I am going to assume that you at least know someone with a computer and have basic computer skills. So with this in mind lets look at a few essential pieces of the home recording puzzle.
Now lets look at the individual pieces in more detail.
Now with a little trial and error, you will soon be proficient at multi-track-recording and will no longer need to spend $60+ an hour at a studio to share quality recordings of yourself or of your band. It has been an extremely fun and rewarding hobby for me not to mention somewhat lucrative. Once you become proficient at recording, you can charge others bands to record at your home studio. You can also run your software with a laptop, which allows you to create a mobile studio. Start asking bands in your area if they would like you to record their next demo album or record their live show for a small fee. With a small investment in hardware, software and time, you can begin to earn money for doing something that you love in your free time!
Now that you have the equipment and knowledge, you can also begin to collaborate with other musicians from around the world at www. SuperStrainMusic. com or AudioPlace. net Record your own tracks and let others add their talents to your music or help others finish their songs by adding your newly found talents… Experiment, contribute, collaborate, and make music with the world!
PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948’s oldies classics. LINK: tinyurl.com One of the biggest teen idols of the late ’50s, Paul Anka moved to the adult sphere several years later and became a successful performer, songwriter, music businessman, and recording artist, remaining so well into the new millennium. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, in 1941 to parents of Lebanese Christian descent who owned a local restaurant, Anka proved a child prodigy, beginning his show business life at the age of 12 as an impressionist. By the age of 14, he was stealing the family car to drive to amateur singing contests in nearby Hull, Quebec, and writing his own songs. His first single, “I Confess,” appeared on the Riviera subsidiary of Jules and Joe Bihari’s RPM label. While on a trip to New York with a group of friends who sang as the Rover Boys, Anka gained an audition with ABC producer Don Costa, and sang his own composition, “Diana,” an ode to a former babysitter. Costa liked what he heard, recorded the teenager, and watched as the single hit number one on both sides of the Atlantic later in 1957, eventually selling a reported ten million copies worldwide. Anka placed four songs in the Top 20 a year later, including “You Are My Destiny” and “Crazy Love,” tempering the all-out rebellion of rock & roll with songs that questioned parental authority rather than promoting outright …
A home music server can be the answer you are looking for when it comes to removing the frustration of technology from enjoying your digital music libraries.
There are many ways of accumulating your favorite songs in iTunes or MP3 format; you can buy through the iTunes store, Amazon MP3’s, rip your own CD’s to MP3 or maybe you have even converted old vinyl albums to MP3.
Any way about it you have time and money invested in your digital music library.
Have you figured out how to store your music so that:
- You can access your music from any type of device: PC, iPod, smartphone, game console, internet TV, Squeezebox. – You can access your music from anywhere on your home wireless network, or from work, or from a hotel. – You can share music conveniently with other members of the family, preferably non DRM music that allows you to use the product you have paid for however YOU want to. – It is easy, convenient and automatic to backup your data to an online backup service for piece of mind. – The data is protected from a single hard drive failure.
While that seems like a tall order, it is a piece of cake for a home music server that is built in to a RAID home network storage device. (Note: RAID level 0 is NOT protective RAID. )
These network attached storage units with media streaming capability are small, attractive, affordable and easy to configure on your home network.
You do not have to wear uncomfortable ear buds around all day long and ruin your hearing to enjoy the music you want to hear.
If radio stations had any clue about how to play good music on a reasonably random basis without overplay, idiotic disc jockey banter and minus the non stop barrage of senseless, annoying commercials, we would not be having this discussion.
You would simply turn on the radio and listen.
But that is not reality. You buy digital music online and an expensive player because you want to hear your music when you want it. With a home music server you can do that.
Listen via your PC when convenient, through your old stereo, newer TV or game console for parties and such or through your mobile device when sitting at a doctors office.
You want to be able to create playlists in one single location and use them to drive your music any time you “tune” in.
And the last thing you ever want is for an inevitable hard drive crash to cost you your valuable collection and playlists you spent hours creating.
The whole family can have access to one wide array of songs but each listen to only those they personally like.
It is time you stop technology from controlling you. Find out what home network storage device will provide you with a home music server to make your digital entertainment enjoyable once more.
Get complete reviews and brand comparisons of the most popular network storage devices for your home or home office at http://NetworkStorageTips. com.
Starting off a new life is the greatest thing in the world. You look forward to what your life together will accomplish; the things you will own, the children you will have and what your life together will achieve as a whole. Now is a time to start getting your paper records together and organized to create an organized inventory or everything that you own , all of your investments, all serial numbers, account numbers etc.
As the engagement presents come in, as the wedding gifts are received and as you start to make your first purchases for your first home or apartment is the easiest time to start your records. Keep your books handy and add the information right away and by the time you are finished you will have a complete listing of everything, all the information your insurance agent will need and a feeling of a secure household inventory should a disaster occur.
In this time of disasters throughout the world, it is never too soon to keep a list of all of these items, you may have to know this information should you ever have to file an insurance claim. The thought is that ‘ “It won’t happen to me”, and that is what the victims of Katrina, tornados, floods, backed up sewers, burglaries and numerous other casualties thought too.
You heard the old adage, “It is better to be safe than sorry”, and it holds true here. Ask your parents if they have something that has all of their information in one place, for them to grab as they walk out of the house in case of a fire and I will guarantee you that at least 60% to 90% say “no”. Now is the time to educate your parents as well as to take that first step to securing your household.
Organizing your paper and records isn’t as hard as it may seem, there are manuals and booklets available to make this very easy for you to do. Three such types are available on my website, Easy Home Organizing as well as many other areas on the internet. Some insurance companies will also offer you booklets to explain how to go about doing this.
Keep a record of insurance policy numbers for home, life, auto, boat etc. , credit card information that includes names, contacts, numbers, passwords etc. , loans with the name of the place it is secured, the number amount etc. these are things you should know if the information is needed.
You will also want to have a list of Purchases, Agreements and Warranties that will tell you what you paid for something, when and where it was purchased, the serial and model numbers, where you can purchase parts and if you have a manufacturers warranty, in-store warranty or none at all. Include pictures of the item to show the condition and proof of ownership. Now list the things of value such as: Refrigerator, Dryer, Humidifier, Auto, Computer, Air Conditioner, Stove, Vacuum etc.
As long as your at it, now add a third listing of Repair and Maintenance that will tel you when something was serviced, by whom, the company and name of repair person, date, part replaced what you paid to have the work done etc. These are just a few things that you will want to keep track of to make sure that you are not paying for the same thing continuously and no one can take advantage of you. It also will come in handy if you should ever want to sell the item listed.
Start your married life off the smart way and keep your Inventory Records up-to-date, your going to be ready for anything that happens and you will be glad you started this out as your inventory was growing. Now would be a good time to tell mom and dad and probably grandma and grandpa about your new record system.
Mom and Dad have accumulated a lot through their life, so it only seems right that they would want to have a system set up like yours to protect what they have; this may be a good anniversary gift for them. Grandma and Grandpa have probably already downsized everything they have, so it wouldn’t be as hard to go through what they have. They also should have a inventory and listing of financial papers, account numbers, agents etc. should their children or someone else have to help them keep track of things or take charge in case of an emergency.
Thanks to Altoidboy. Take6.com With a staggering eighteen Grammy-Award nominations, Take 6 is the most nominated Gospel, Jazz, Pop or R&B artists in Grammy history. In the music industry, Take 6 is so universally recognized as simply being the best, that they have virtually owned Downbeat magazines readers poll having won Favorite Jazz Vocal Group 9 consecutive years. Take 6 has received some of its highest praise from the music industrys icons. Mega producer and longtime collaborator Quincy Jones, has described Take 6 as The baddest vocal cats on the planet. In their stellar career, they have been honored to perform with numerous music legends including Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, David Foster, Al Jarreau, Stevie Wonder, Denyce Graves, The Yellowjackets and Wynton Marsalis among a host of others. The Take 6 style has also reached todays pop culture. Their musical style and tight harmonies have influenced pop groups from Boyz II Men and Backstreet Boys to *NSYNC. antcreations.com
There is nothing more uplifting that can make your heart soar and touch your soul, than music. Now days music can be transformed to greater heights with the use of high-tech, well-equipped and hip recording studio.
In fact, what once seemed like a pipe dream is now a possibility and you can actually set up your own recording studio within the comfort of your home.
With technology moving at such an amazing pace, you really are spoiled for choice and the sky is the limit. However, you need to have some understanding of what it takes to make a great recording and the equipment you would require to set up that dream home recording studio.
Undoubtedly, having a computer with a fast CPU and a powerful soundcard would be a good start, followed by the appropriate software, to get the sound impact that you want. Additionally, a basic set of headphones and a good quality microphone is just as essential, as it has a lot to do with how your recording will finally sound.
Every soundcard or external audio interface has different features in a range of prices, so it would be a wise choice to shop around before you settle for the right one.
What you would basically need for a home recording studio is keyboards, synthesizers, adapters, 2 or more sets of speakers, computer monitors, mikes and lighting equipment. In order to have perfect harmony, you should have your music keyboard and computer keyboard near each other. Another good idea would be to include a bass trap and sound absorber as this would help to disperse the uneven bass frequencies.
When it comes to buying equipment it can be an expensive affair. However, while second hand equipment can be quite functional, you need to take extra care before making a purchase.
Some music shops and even individuals sell off second hand items quite cheaply, but ensure that you can return it, if it doesn’t work as expected.
The bottom line is that things with moving parts tend to be less reliable in comparison to equipment like computers. Additionally, any equipment, even a computer, which is more than seven years old, cannot be considered reliable.
However, should you still consider purchasing such equipment for your home recording studio, check for signs that the machine has been cleaned, by paying close attention to the nooks and corners that would be really hard to clean. If you notice that some switches and knobs are a bit loose or show other signs of wear, you need to be cautious. Furthermore, check out the user manual, the condition of which will tell you just how used the product probably is.
Now that you have all the equipment set up, it is time to work on recording your music. One popular way to compose and record your own music on your computer is to use PC music software programs. However, just having the gear is not enough and what is most important is to have a musical understanding to write music and how to use the equipment and software that you have. While the thought of making high quality music recordings may seem overwhelming for a beginner, all it takes is some musical talent and cash of course, to get you started.
Therefore, even if you are not skilled at playing a musical instrument, you can still get good practice by trying different things, experimenting, mimicking, tweaking and mixing. You will soon come to realize that making music is a craft and the studio is its workbench. Slowly, with knowledge and experience your recording studio will equip you to play the role of musician, audio engineer and producer. Additionally, if you have modern software packages or hardware digital multi-track, you too could be on your way to creating some fantastic sounds.
For those music lovers, for whom music is more than a hobby, a passion that inspires you to set up your own home recording studio, it can now be a reality. All it takes is talent and the will to succeed. When you increase your ‘know-how’ through trial and error and the cash flow to purchase the necessary equipment you can then work on letting your creativity flow to produce the kind of music that you can proudly call your own.
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It’s perfectly possible to make very high quality recordings at home with today’s computer technology. However, you will need to spend a fair bit of money on software, and hardware (such as high quality microphones and soundcards) in order to achieve this. BUT DON’T WORRY! It is entirely possible to make recordings at home that are very respectable in quality whilst spending only a relatively small amount of money! Even better news…it’s all pretty easy to do!
I like to think of my home recording set-up like an artist’s sketchbook. It’s somewhere to play around with my ideas, record a few vocal takes, put down a basic bass line, some simple drums and maybe a guitar track behind it. It’s then that the magic really starts. On pretty much all music software you can just copy and paste individual parts (or whole sections) around, just like you would do in a word processor. This makes it really easy to swap verses around, try a new drum beat on a different section…anything you can think of really.
Home studio software usually has a good selection of instruments built in, so you can add piano, strings, brass, synth and many more sounds to your songs. If you’re an accomplished keyboard player you can play all these different parts in via a (music) keyboard. If not, you can just play the notes in on screen (and you can change them really easily if you play a wrong note).
Like I said, if you want to do this all at a really high (studio quality) level, then you’ll need to think about investing some serious cash. But most software and hardware manufacturers have realised that there are loads of people like you and me out there, and have produced some really good ‘Entry Level’ cut down versions of their studio quality kit.
What you’ll need to get started.
At the most basic level, all you need for recording at home is a microphone, a sound card and a computer running some recording software. Lets look at the hardware first.
Microphones
You can use the same microphone you would use for live shows for basic home recording (the Shure SM58 is a tried and tested classic), but you’ll want to think about getting a studio quality condenser microphone if you want to record higher quality vocals.
Pop Shield
Pop shields are an inexpensive device that attaches to the mic stand, and stops loud blowing and popping noises from reaching the microphone. Singers make these noises mostly when singing ‘P’ and ‘B’ type sounds. You can make basic pop shield by stretching a pair of tights over a wire coat hanger! It won’t be as good as a professional one, but it will do the job pretty well!
Sound Cards
The majority of sound cards that come with computers are not designed for use with music programs. If you try to use them for recording music the quality will be much lower and you will experience large delays which will make recording impossible. If you want to do home recording then you will need a soundcard that has been designed for this purpose.
There are several different types:-
Internal Cards – If you have a PC that has a spare internal card slot, then you can get a relatively inexpensive sound card that can be used for home music production. If you know what you are doing you can fit them yourself, but if you’re in any doubt then please (for your own safety) get someone who knows what they are doing to fit it.
USB / FIREWIRE – there are some great sound cards that attach via USB / FIREWIRE. They usually cost a little bit more, but are really easy to transfer between computers if you use more than one.
Another thing to consider when you are buying a sound card is whether or not it will directly accept the signal from your microphone. It will almost certainly tell you this on the package / website where you buy it from, and may say something like ‘Mic Preamp’. If it doesn’t then you will need to connect it via your mixing desk.
Now lets talk about the software
On the most basic level, the software works by recording each channel of music (e. g. Vocals, Guitar, Drums etc). You can then alter the volumes of each of the different tracks, just like you would do live on a mixing desk. Each separate channel can be chopped up and moved around (just like you can copy and paste text in a word processor). This is what makes recording on computers much more powerful than old style tape recordings. Finaly you can add effects like compression, reverb and delay to individual tracks (or to the whole mix) then your track is about finished.
I’ve always used software from a company called Steinberg. It’s very powerful software and it’s pretty easy to understand. Steinberg produces a very high quality studio program called Cubase 4. They also produce a cut down version for the home user called Cubase 4 Essential, and another piece of software aimed at total beginners called Sequel. There are several other companies that also make great quality, affordable software for home recording.
Once you’ve got the basics set up, you just need to get recording, and try out new things. Make sure you read the user manual to get full benefit out of these powerful pieces of software.
Good luck, and above all, enjoy your music!