Part 1 - Simple Ways to Record Yourself Like a Pro (3 Things You Need When You Record at Home)

A lot of artists out there don't have the money2. A recording program. Something like cool edit
to record at a studio. Some artists just want topro will do well with beginners anything that has at
learn for the fun of it. Either way you put it, youleast 8 tracks. Something like Magix which is what
are going to need to know what you are doing toI use will let you get unlimited tracks. This
obtain success recording yourself. There areprogram starts as low as $50, and is well worth it.
many programs, lots of equipment to chooseExplore the market though see what your budget
from and alot to know. We are going to makeallows.
this simple, but of good quality, and easy on the3. Headphones; if the program you use to record
pocket.or the system you use allows for recording with
Lets start with the equipment. A lot of guys areout speaker playback. Use it the headphones will
going to tell you you need thousand dollar micsreduce a lot of feedback.
and a whole list of baloney to get you to go outP.S. Make sure you have nice beats. A free beat
and spend money, but we know better than that.is alright but most producers give you their
Right? Here is what u need.garbage and dirty briefs, so free beats are really
1. A microphone; doesn't have to be supernot the way to go. Instrumentals will give you the
expensive go to radio shack and pick up the bestquality you want, but then you will not be
one THEY have as opposed to the best moneymarketable and nearly un-promotable. What you
can buy. Make sure that the jack at the end canreally need to do is to try and find a tight
fit right into your computer sound card (the redproducer in your area or online, with nice tracks, a
insert). If not they have tips that will cost younice mix, and beats that will take your song
next to nothing. A mic stand would be nice toosomewhere.
but its not necessary