Tips for Independent Artist!!!
The first place!!! I would start at!!! when trying to record music, is actually knowing, researching and learning how to use the software you will use to record music. If your at the beginning stages of recording music, you can either buy your own equipment and software to establish your recording independence or pay someone who has already established a recording studio to record your music. Personally, if money isn't an issue for you, I would suggest to just pay someone to record your music, however, for most independent artist money will be an issue. Establishing your own recording studio can be even more expensive then paying someone else to record and mix your material, however, the experience and knowledge you acquire from piecing together your own personal studio can open doors to being equipped with a vast amount of skills beyond being a talented recording artist. I want you to know and understand that building a studio is a longer but more knowledgeable process. Trust me, when I first started I wish I had the money to just pay to record, but I wasn't so lucky. However, for you who's situation is similar, let me tell you I have went through enough trail and error to explain how you may want to approach developing your personal studio. So here I have prepared a starters list, and just to remind you this is the way I went about it, your path will be different, but hopefully this blog will eliminate some of the confusion. So I have listed 8 things to get you stared on your recording journey.
1. Recording space- Parents house, friends house, garage, anywhere with little to no interference.
2. Computer- Mac or PC
3. Recording Software- Fruity Loops(The Recording Edition) or Pro-tools
4. Microphone- Good quality Microphone. Affordable but also has to have good quality.
5. Headphones- Sony
6. All the necessary cables. XLR cables, midi cables, circuit breakers and extension cords.
7. Microphone Stand
8. Speakers/Monitors- If using FL Studios, purchase quality computer speakers, Pro-tools( M-Audio)
Hey Mike, these are some great tips on getting started with your own DIY studio. 100% agree that money is a major part of the decision when it comes to getting your record made. By "good quality" microphone, what exactly do you mean? If you're going bang for your buck, I'd go Neumann U87.
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