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Build Your Own Home Recording Studio...Cheap!
INTRODUCTION
H ave you been dreaming of being a musician, yet your budget does not permit you to spend loads of money on studio time. Do you wish there was some way to record your music without worrying about the inconvenience of finding a studio in your local area? Are you working with a limited budget but your musical drive is working on high speed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it would probably be in your best interest to build your own recording studio.
D on't start thinking negative thoughts about how unrealistic this idea is since that is not the case at all. There are plenty of people just like you out there who have invested a small amount of money into creating a musical space they can be proud of. Yes, you may be limited a bit since your studio will not be as advanced as some of the more expensive ones out there, yet the possibility to do well most certainly exists.
T here are many steps that you will have to go through in order to get your studio up and running, but that should be small potatoes considering the rewards you may be able to receive once the space is done. It is quite possible that you may create some musical magic that top producers cannot wait to get their hands on. You will never know unless you take a chance and work on creating a studio of your own.
T he main thing that you will need is a good space to do your recording in. That will be discussed here, as well as other things, like choosing great equipment and making sure that the acoustics in the room are correct. This is a project that will require a good amount of planning, so do not embark on this journey unless you are ready to invest a huge helping of patience, time, blood, sweat and tears. Again, this may seem like a dream, but it can become your reality soon enough.
T elevision and the Internet have proven that the average person can become a superstar without having fancy studios and expensive equipment at their disposal. For example, Justin Bieber, who is now a multimillionaire due to his musical success, got his start by uploading videos onto a popular content sharing site. If that is not enough to convince you that you don't have to be rich to become a great musical artist, there is not much hope.
W hile it will take some time for you to establish your home recording studio and make it a space that you can use to seek solace and get your creative juices flowing, the planning and execution of your studio should not take much longer than a month or two. You may have to grind a bit if you want things to be completed sooner, but that is a rough estimate.
Y ou do not have to sit around any longer being envious of all of your favorite musical artists. It is time for you to get your own studio up and running so you can join them. The information here is as simple as it gets. By the time you are done reading this, you will know all of the details needed to become the proud owner of a home recording studio. Good luck on all of your musical pursuits!
LEARNING TO MIX
T his may seem like it does not belong here, but that is simply not the case. You will not have an entire production crew at your disposal, so you will be in charge of all aspects of running your studio. It is not very easy to make quality musical tracks if you have no idea how to mix. Dibbling and dabbling may be fun, but it is important for you to gain solid skills in that area. Here are some ideas you should use if you have the desire to mix your own music.
Choose Your Genre
E very person who mixes music does not have the same preferences. It is a good idea to pinpoint what your specific tastes are before you embark on your journey. Whether you are into the soulful rhythms of hip-hop or you are into the uptempo beats that are synonymous with house music, it is a good idea to pinpoint this beforehand. Once you become more experienced, it is possible to combine the genres, but it is easy to stick with one style if you are just getting started.
Intros And Outros Are Made For Mixing
H ave you ever listened to a song and wondered why it was taking so long to end. While the vocals may have stopped minutes ago, the musical arrangement continues. This is because music writers leave space at the beginning and end of a song in the event that someone may want to mix. This means that you can take a chance at mixing some of your favorite songs.
There Are No Rules
M usic is an artistic form of expression. For this reason, you should feel perfectly free to bend rules and figure out what works best for you. For example, you may believe that two particular pieces will not sound good when they are mixed together since you have not heard anything like it, but this actually leaves room for you to take the reins and become a musical pioneer.
Educate Yourself
T here are several ways that you can learn many of the tricks of the trade. You have to think over all of the available options and decide which one is best for you. The choices you have include:
. Take An Online Course There are several places online that offer mixing classes. Some of them are as short as one hour long, yet others are far more extensive. Since your goal is to get started while paying close attention to your budget, you should do some serious comparison shopping when trying to select the best class.
2. Learn From A Friend If you are friends with people who are already familiar with mixing, you should ask them to lend you a hand. This is a great idea if they are patient and you are willing to let them take charge and lead the way. You should probably offer a small stipend for their help, even though they are your friend since they will be taking time out for you.
3. Head To The Library There are hundreds of books out there that were written to help people learn all there is to know about mixing. You can always buy the books, but the library is a better option since you will not have to pay to get the information you need. In the event that they don't have the specific book you want at the library, there is always a chance that they can have it sent to you from another library in the same network.
T here is absolutely no reason for you to invest any time and money into creating a recording studio if you have no idea how to mix. Even if you have talents that include rhyming or singing, it is always a good idea to know more of the technical things that go into making music.
CREATING A SOLID PLAN
L ike all things in the world, building a home studio involves a large amount of planning. If you try going into it without any solid course of action, that will increase the chance that something will go wrong. The following information is for people who are not very good with planning and may need some guidance.
Write It Down
T hese are not the the type of plans you can formulate in your head. While that is where your ideas will form, it is important to get them down on paper. This is a good idea since you can look over the plans, add to them and/or take away information as needed. It is best to write everything clear and concise so there is no confusion later when it is time to bring your plans into action.
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