Home Recording Lessons
If you've got a PC then you already have some of the necessary tools for recording your own music. Capturing decents sounds may not be so easy but with a little help from these lessons you will be on your way to making a demo or recording your first CD.
Recording Part 1: Why Do It?
By A-J Charron
Now that you have written some songs what do you do with them? The next step is 'the Demo'. A-J explains how to go about making a demo, what to do with it, who to send it to and how to present it. Don't find out the hard way what could go wrong. Get it right the first time.
Recording Part 2: Building a digital studio
By A-J Charron
The digital recording environment, although not the best, offers some cheap solutions for musicians. Digital is the conversion of naturally occurring phenomena into a series of electrical pulses, i.e. 0's and 1's. In this article A-J shows you how to use your PC as a home digital studio. Topics include what you need to do and how much it will cost.
Recording on A Budget Part 1 - The Equipment
By Scott Hysell
So, you've written and perfected a bunch of original songs and you're ready to lay them down in a permanent form. The problem is, you're probably worried or maybe even a little discouraged by the potential costs involved. It can be incredibly expensive, but have no fear; it doesn't have to be that way.
Recording on A Budget Part 2 - Recording Concepts
By Scott Hysell
The simple truth is, recording (even home recording) can get pretty complicated, but don't let that pile of stuff scare you. As with most things complicated, the recording process can be broken down into a series of steps and concepts that are relatively easy to understand.
How to Record an Acoustic Guitar
By Steve Elliot
Let's face it, capturing a decent acoustic guitar tone is not an easy task. Here are some tips that will help you cover the basics of this deft art and avoid the pitfalls that will render your efforts a jangly and dolorous cacophony. So if you don't want your Dreadnought to sound dreadful, read on.
Can You Really Do It All Yourself?
By Stephen Sherrard
Recently, on the message board on this site, someone was thinking about buying a digital recording system and was wondering if he really could get major label quality results from a low budget home studio system. This is my unedited reply to that question.
Home Recording on a PC
By Paul Ortiz
Paul Ortiz gives us a wonderfully concise walk through on how to go about recording music on your computer. From knowing the computer itself to shaping your sound, Paul provides you with the information you need to get your music from your instrument into your computer.
Top 10 Tips: Recording a Home Demo
By Keane Li
Here are ten thoughtful steps to making your home demos sound more professional. Besides being a Guitar Noise reader, Keane Li is also the songwriter/guitarist for the band Festizio. He is also the winner of the 2003 Online Rock Festival's Original Song award.
37 Recording Tips - A Valuable Guide To Making The Most Of Your Time In The Studio
By James Elder
James Elder makes a checklist of the (very) important things that often escape musicians, guitarists and others, headed for the recording studio. Whether you're about to make your first demo or thirteenth CD, this is a great way to double check that you're prepared from the moment you walk in to record.
Internet Jams - Tips on how to create and be involved in an Online Music Collaboration
By Scott Thomas
Internet Jams and Online Collaborations are becoming quite popular as a way for guitarists (and musicians in general) to meet and play together, to work on songwriting or to enjoy jamming and creating music. Scott tells us about how to get started in all the fun.
Recording And Releasing Your Own CD
By Chris Juergensen
Chris returns to the pages of Guitar Noise with some great advice on recording your own CD and the various ways one can go about it. Whether you're planning on recording at home or going to a studio with your band, you'll find some great advice and information here.
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