#158: Home Recording 101 - If We Were To Start Over In 2023, This Is What We Would Do (And Buy) - Part 1

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Episode show notes:

Today we're going all the way back to day one of the home recording journey and talk about how to get started recording your own music.

We've been covering some pretty advanced topics, lately, so let's take a step back and discuss what we would do if we were to start over.

 

There's so much that goes into recording your own music that it can seem pretty overwhelming. And many people really don't need to hear about the advanced stuff everybody seems to talk about. 

They just want to know: "How do I start? What gear do I need, how do I set it up and how do I get those first recordings onto my hard drive?"

This is part one were we cover the always important big picture things to keep in mind and of course everyone's favorite topic: Gear! 

Here's a step-by-step plan for you:

 

1.    Remember and always keep in mind what you are making and why you are making it. This will help you stick with it and overcome the roadblocks that will inevitably come up.
  

2.    Make it less overwhelming by breaking your big goal down into smaller chunks
  

3.    Start with your songs, arrangements, instruments and playing technique
  

4.    Only get the gear you really need

Knowing what we know now, this is the gear we'd get and what we would do with it:

·      Interface (there's better options than Scarletts, these days 😉)

·      Microphone(s)

·      DAW

·      Headphones / Monitors

·      Basic room treatment

·      Supplies (strings, drum heads, picks, etc.)

On the episode we talk about specific choices, of course and explain what really matters when it comes to gear, so that you get the best return on your investment without frustration and headaches. 

Let's go!

 

-Benedikt

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