In the past, only rich record companies could afford to make recordings. The rise of digital technology makes it possible for anyone to record music with almost the same quality as those recordings made in a professional studio.
Instructions
1. Download Garage Band or another software program that allows users to record and edit music. There are a wide range of programs out there, and they are geared toward different audiences. Apple’s Garage Band software is directed toward beginners, while others feature 64-track recording with pitch correction capability.
2. Prepare your studio. Hook a microphone up to your computer using the microphone jack, experiment with the software and choose which instruments you will use to produce your music. Gather those instruments and have them ready for performance by arranging them in your room according to what's convenient for your computer. If you have neighbors, you’ll have to soundproof your little studio by putting foam insulation on your walls. Experiment to see where you get the best sound from your microphone.
3. Determine what you’re going to record and start laying down your track. This is the fun part. Multi-track recording allows you to add each audio element on its own so you can tweak them one-by-one in the end mix. Begin with drums or percussion. Most software programs have drum beats you can automatically use, or you may use your own drums. You may want to listen to a click track in your headphones so you don’t mess up the rhythm.
4. Add all of the other sounds you want in your recording, one by one. If you’re recording a song with vocals, record those last. Each time you add something new, you can play along with yourself as you listen through your headphones. The best part about digital recording is that if you don’t like something, you can change it easily.
5. Mix the sounds together piece by piece using the software. Drag each new track onto a new track line on the software program. Listen to the overall sound moving forward to make sure you're creating the sound you're looking to get.
6. Tinker with the final audio mix and listen to your recording several times. Determine which parts of the recording should be “brought up” so they are louder. This is your last chance to change a part of your performance to make sure you get what you want. Once the mix is perfect, you can share the music with anyone you like, no matter where they are in the world.
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