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Home Studio Basics - Getting Started From The Ground Up

As technology gets better and better and the price of quality equipment drops well into every musician's budget, the use of home studios is becoming more and more common -- and the quality on par with major recording studios. No matter what your goal -- recording your own music, or recording others for fun or profit -- setting up your home studio can be very easy and, most importantly, fun! Here's some tutorials to get you started on the right path.
Record: Set Up Your Computer
If you're setting up a home studio, the first thing you'll need to do is get your computer ready to record. Check out this list of things you'll need to remember to do before starting to record to make your computer run the best!
Dorm Room Recording
College student looking to record your music? Making music on a college budget isn't hard! Check out this detailed guide to setting up a dorm room studio, complete with computer, microphone, and recording interface recommendations!
Recording Studio Tips
Are you getting ready to enter the studio for the first time to record an album? Here's some tips to keep you on the right track, and make the most of your time in the studio!
Does Cable Quality Matter?
Does the quality of cable in your home studio really matter? You might be surprised to find out! Check out this guide to cabling your studio right.
The Basics of Home Recording
Whether you're a musician looking to record yourself or an aspiring record producer, setting up your own home studio is easy! The About.com Home Recording Guide has all the information you need to quickly and easily begin recording music at home!
Select an Audio Recording Interface
Need help selecting the best audio interface for your home recording studio? This easy guide to finding the best bang for your buck will help you!
Ear Training & Test Tones
Looking for free ear training, to help you recognize frequency tones when needed? Looking for test tones to help calibrate your live sound or recording equipment? Free downloads of test tones from 20 Hz to 20 Khz!
Top 5 Plug-Ins for Pro Tools
Looking for the best plug-ins for Pro Tools? I've compiled a list of my most 5 useful plug-ins for ProTools, the most useful available for the home recording engineer and the professional alike!
Start Recording: Five Things Every Studio Needs
A list of five things that every home recording studio needs - all from experience!
Five Recording Tips To Live By
A collection of five home studio recording tips to live by.
Set Up Your Studio...
A guide to setting up a recording studio in your home. Topics covered include acoustics and the extremely important topic of keeping your neighbors happy!
Home Recording As A Business
A guide to using your home studio for profit. Topics include billing, advertising, and staying competitive with other studios.
Getting Started Quickly
A quick-start guide to starting your own home studio, geared towards the working musician.
Recording Channel Forums
A great resource for home recordists, the Recording Channel forums offer friendly discussion on the topic.
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