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I want to build a record studio in my home, not crazy expensive but something reasonably priced. It would be mainly for hip hop and r & b use. What equipment and software (i have a mac book pro) that I would need to get started and have a professional sound?

Hello Robin,

Basically, you need a mic, an audio interface, laptop, cables. This answer contains a really nice setup that I love:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100505183829AAjfoGJ

That mic requires a mic stand. You can also get a pair of studio monitors to mix your songs

When I finally got around to taking the plunge with PRO TOOLS, I decided to build my own Studio Workstation to kick off this new phase of my home recording… It took about a week to complete this project…

Oh, sure you could probably buy a “computer desk” for less than $200 that might suffice, but then you wouldn’t have that feeling of pride that you get from doing it yourself…

If you want the instructions, send a message through YouTube… Please be sure to check your Inbox for the “DESK INSTRUCTIONS” message in reply to your request… I try to get to Instruction Requests as quickly as I can… Comments welcome…

Materials List for “How To Build A home recording studio Workstation”

(2) 4′x8′ 3/4″ Oak Hardwood Plywood ~ $89.94
(1) 10′ 2″x6″ Pine ~ $6.23
(1) 8′ 2″x6″ Pine ~ $5.12
(2) 6′ 1″x4″ Pine ~ $7.42
(1) 8′ 1″x2″ Pine ~ $4.45
(1) 2′x4′ ¼” Luan Panel ~ $5.89 (cut to fit on back of side cabinets)
(8) 3″x1/2″ Carriage Bolts, Nuts, & Washers ~ $9.76
#8 1 1/4″ Wood Screws ~ $5.58 (1 Box of 100) Attach 1″x2″ and 1″x4″ material to cabinet sides, and sides to middle and bottom shelf.
#10 1 1/2″ Wood Screws ~ $3.88 (2 Boxes of 20 ea.) Attach top to 2″x6″, and hutch top to dividers.
3″ Coarse Drywall Screws ~ $0.00 (I had these on hand, and used them to attach the long 2″x6″ on the back to the four 2″x6″ underneath the desktop.)
Assorted Sandpaper Pack ~ $4.97
Minwax Cherry Stain ~ $7.56 (1 Quart)
Minwax Pre-Stain ~ $5.98 (1 Pint)
Elmer’s Wood Filler ~ $3.27 (Small 4 oz.)
Minwax Polyurethane Semi-Gloss ~ $10.46 (1 Qt.) You won’t need this much, but it lasts a long time and was a better buy than a small can.
(1) Set of 16″ Keyboard Glides ~ $6.40
(2) 3″x3″ T-Plates ~ $5.56 (This is two packs of two each. I installed two additional T-Plates, for a total of four, though it is not shown in the video.)
44′ Screen Mold ~ $16.31
(5) 3″ Foam Brushes ~ $4.35

TOTAL = $203.13

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Countersink Bit ~ $8.27

Corner Bracket Levelers ~ $20.48 (2 Sets from local Woodcraft store)

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thanks

The cheapest?

A lot of people say that before you buy all the expensive stuff, you need to learn some mixing lessons. Watch tutorials and stuff like that on youtube.

I have a home studio for 5-6 years. Minimum requirements:

- PC (400-500$)
- Sound Speakers (50-200$)
- Good Sound Card (50-100$)
- Microphone (50-150$) – I recommend AT2020
- Popfilter (10-50$)
- Microphone preamp (40-150$)
- recording software (0-1000$)

I think you can stay in a budget of 500-700$ if you are wise and still get a high quality sound. It’s all about the right stuff. Check out more on this website:

I have a Mac laptop and a Shure BETA 58A wireless mic but no soundboard, no pickup for the mic, no editing aside from garage band and iMovie. how can I make semi professional recordings of me and my guitar? I would love the ability to tweak my voice and remove any pitch imperfections but I know nothing about this. thanks!

Small 4-12 Channel Mixer
Passive Studio Speakers
Stupid Headphones
Computer Audio Software(Garage Band will for for Beginners if you have a Mac)
Shure SM-58 microphones
XLR 3-pin Mic Cables

yea its Ya next best group Hood Angelz bringing u an exclusive of in home studio recording at our crib..we lay down the pre track here, then take it to the big studio rate comment be on the look out for us

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http://www.boyinaband.com – Tutorials, samples etc.
http://www.boyinaband.com/forum – Share critiques on songs!

Those recommendations
Reaper: http://www.reaper.fm/
Reason: http://amzn.to/xLg7C3
…And just google the others

Convenient Links to free VST Plugins

http://www.boyinaband.com/2009/09/top-10-free-chiptune-vsts-plug-ins/

http://www.voxengo.com/group/free-vst-plugins/

http://www.musicradar.com/tuition/tech/the-13-best-free-vst-plug-ins-in-the-world-today-277953/14

Dave and Kieran continue the journey to home studio goodness!

DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) time today as we look at what music production software suits you best.

This is intended as a basic beginners guide to building a setup, a tutorial for absolute newbies. If you know this already, feel free to help out people who don’t in the comments

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Leonard from kosmic sound gives you some tips on all the products you will require to get your home studio up and running.

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http://www.youtube.com/user/CjDAudio?feature=mhee Let me know how your desk turns out!

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MY HOME STUDIO SETUP

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Valley West Studios- Napa, California
Session – Pro Tools 9, Apogee Ensemble Interface.
Vocals: CV-12 Microphone, API 312 And Arsenal Audio Preamps, .

Special Thanks To: Bobo David – Jamaica, Ras Indio – Belize, and Trevor Lyon – California, For Collaborating And Writing This Song.
Check Them Out On iTunes.

Recorded By: Eric Freeman
www.emsrecordslive.com
www.valleyweststudios.com

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