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January 13th, 2010 | Posted by admin

It’s perfectly possible to make very high quality recordings at home with today’s computer technology. However, you will need to spend a fair bit of money on software, and hardware (such as high quality microphones and soundcards) in order to achieve this. BUT DON’T WORRY! It is entirely possible to make recordings at home that are very respectable in quality whilst spending only a relatively small amount of money! Even better news…it’s all pretty easy to do!

I like to think of my home recording set-up like an artist’s sketchbook. It’s somewhere to play around with my ideas, record a few vocal takes, put down a basic bass line, some simple drums and maybe a guitar track behind it. It’s then that the magic really starts. On pretty much all music software you can just copy and paste individual parts (or whole sections) around, just like you would do in a word processor. This makes it really easy to swap verses around, try a new drum beat on a different section…anything you can think of really.

Home studio software usually has a good selection of instruments built in, so you can add piano, strings, brass, synth and many more sounds to your songs. If you’re an accomplished keyboard player you can play all these different parts in via a (music) keyboard. If not, you can just play the notes in on screen (and you can change them really easily if you play a wrong note).  Read more...

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January 13th, 2010 | Posted by admin

Building a home recording studio has never been more popular with the advance in recording studio equipment. Home Music Recording has found a solid blend of digital recording products and music recording knowledge to help you start your own home recording studio.

Easy Steps to Making Music On Your Home Computer

Any computer purchased in the last couple of years has the basic hardware for recording music. Computers with a hard drive smaller than 2Gb and a CPU slower then 100mhz is going to limit you to a few tracks at best. The faster and bigger your home computer, the more powerful your digital recording capabilities can be. Besides your computer, all you need is a microphone and some software, and you’re ready to create.

Multi-track recording software is fairly easy to use. You do not need a math degree to figure them out. Many programs are geared specifically for regular musicians, and most offer a minimum of 8-track digital home recording. Some programs come equipped with virtual drum features, full MIDI capabilities, and multi-effects.

Actually, home recording is as easy as loading your software into your computer, jacking your mic into the sound card, and playing. Soloists can record one rhythm track, then create another lead track while your previous track plays back into your professional headphones, then add vocals on a third track.You can continue adding as many tracks as your computer and software can handle.  Read more...

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January 12th, 2010 | Posted by admin

A countless number of music schools have spawned in recent years due to a renewed interest in recording music. There are many career opportunities in the field of music. Whether you’re aspiring to be a music engineer or a legitimate recording artist, music recording training has become one of the best career training options available in the world today.

Career Opportunities In Music Recording
Music is not all about a microphone and a piano. A top class music recording involves many sophisticated equipments in addition to a qualified professional music engineer. The demand for music engineers today is very high. Countless
music recordings are released each and every month and a good music engineer can earn a significant amount of money in a short amount of time. Music engineers will be in higher demand the more their name and reputation is established. This means they can command a higher asking price for their services. Fame can indeed accompany money for many music engineers.

The Role Of A Music Engineer
Some people have this misconception that a music engineer is dealing with wires and circuits all day. The fact is a career as a music engineer is something entirely different than that misconception. A music engineer is usually referred to as the recording engineer in the recording studio. The digital audio workstations that you find in a recording studio are the music engineer’s instruments. The role of the music engineer is to fine-tune the music that is being recorded. This job requires enormous skill and proper training.  Read more...

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January 10th, 2010 | Posted by admin

With the digital revolution happening in the music world today, it would be a sin to not consider the home recording project as an alternative to big expensive recording studio’s. But the question remains, what should I buy to get started?

First of all you have to decide the appropriate location of your recording studio, it could be a garage, a basement, a living room, or even your bedroom. This question must be answered before you buy anything. If you choose your garage for example, you’ll have to think of maybe soundproofing it, so you’ll have a minimum of control over the reflective sounds coming from the surrounding walls. If it’s in a apartment living room, you’ll have to find ways to reduce the volume coming from your monitors so that you don’t disturb your neighbors.

Second thing to look for is on what medium you are going to record your music on. Will it be on an analog tape machine or a digital system such as a computer? For purist, the analog way is still the better option, for its warmer characteristic and natural compression. But for many, the DAW (digital analog workstation) is the standard of the future. Everything can be replicate in the digital sphere these days, so take the time to decide what medium you will be comfortable with. But as a recommendation and for many, the computer-based recording system is the best bang for the buck on the market right now.  Read more...

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January 8th, 2010 | Posted by admin

span style=”font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Times New Roman”;”>Music schools are generating a buzz today as they’ve gained great popularity in recent years due to growing career opportunities in the music industry. Candidates trained in the best music schools can practically create their own career path with abundant opportunities. There are a lot of career opportunities in music recording and three of them are proven to be hassle free. Continue reading this article to learn more about the 3 best career opportunities in music recording. 1. Music Teaching in Elementary and Secondary Schools Candidates trained at an Audio Recording School can seek excellent career opportunities in Elementary and Secondary schools as music teachers. With a renewed focus on the importance of music and art in today’s schools, the demand for music teachers at these learning facilities is huge. Hence a well-trained professional from the very best Audio Recording School should have no problem finding a tension-free career as a music teacher. 2. Music Therapist Music therapy is slowing gaining popularity among people worldwide for stress relief and relaxation. Music therapy is widely used to improve mental health. Music therapy is also proven to cure certain physical illnesses too. The added advantage of a career in music therapy is that the therapist also gets great peace of mind as he or she helps the patient. Music therapists can seek career opportunities in hospitals – general or psychiatric, schools, outpatient clinics, mental health centers, nursing homes, correctional facilities and private practices. 3. Music Engineers There are professional music careers too. Candidates trained in advanced music courses can opt for careers as music engineers. However, becoming a successful music engineer depends on the music school where you are trained. There are some unique music training programs like “Master Recording Program II” which covers the topic in depth. These music-training programs cover one thing and one thing only – MUSIC! Being that this unique music-training program totally concentrates on music, students acquire a wide knowledge of the art and science of music. Covering all the basic principles of sound and the most sophisticated concepts of audio engineering – the Master Recording Program II is the best training on the planet. The program completes in just 42 weeks with 30 weeks of on campus lecture and hands-on training and 12 weeks of internships. Successfully completing the program can be the graduate’s fast track to becoming a successful audio engineer. Bottom Line In addition to the careers in music mentioned above, there are many other career opportunities that exist today. In the publishing industry, most large newspapers and magazines and many smaller periodicals hire a music reporter or critic who combines knowledge and enjoyment of music with writing or editing career. Just another reason why training at the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences can lead to a prosperous career in the music industry.

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