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January 17th, 2010 | Posted by admin

Brighton has always been a hot spot for musicians so what better place to find a recording studio to make your demo. When searching for a recording studios, make sure you hear examples that are reflective of the music style you are after!

 

A quick look at four studios in Brighton

 

http://www.applebeam.com/

 

Apple Beam studios have the advantage of being a small collective of talented producers, therefore offering more specific music production and not being a ‘jack of all trades’ type outfit!

 

The website offers a wealth of information that is clear and informative. You can listen to plenty of audio examples on the site and watch videos too!

 

theloophole.co.uk

 

Open since 1988, this recording studio has seen many clients come and go. The studio has a live room and a piano and for all of you that lurve that analogue sound, they do that too! The website is clean and clear, although there is no audio examples which I find useful if choosing a studio.

 

churchroad.net

 

Claiming to be one of Brighton’s finest, this studio certainly has plenty of gear and their studio floor can comfortably record up to 10 musicians. They use Apogee Rosetta digital converters, the best available, which should do the job nicely!

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January 16th, 2010 | Posted by admin

A lot of musicians have started their recording careers from simple beginnings, ie, recording in their basements, a spare room or a friend’s garage. This is because recording in a professional studio is very costly, and since it will take a long time to perfect that particular cut, recording costs will just be too much. For bands who are just hoping to get the attention of potential record producers, spending a lot on renting studios will not seem like an economically viable option. Hence, most start-up bands turn to making a home studio to cut costs. It saves precious dollars and even makes the experience much more fun.

Basic Home Studio Costs

It takes triple the effort to record in your home studio: remember that you are not only a musician now; you’re also the producer of the record and the sound engineer, too. This requires some technical knowledge on both hardware and software necessary to recording. Some of the things you need to know are the tools and tricks available to you that can help you produce a better-sounding record. If you are not yet confident with your technical capabilities, better do your research first on the many things you need to know such as what type of recorder to use, what software goes best with your hardware, how to record vocals and other instruments, and how to cut, edit and mix tracks. Of course, it goes without saying that there will be some money involved here so you also need to outline your resource plan – do you buy the things you need, borrow them, or rent them? You can also find a friend who understands these things and is willing to lend a helping hand for free. Once you have these things sorted out, have comfort in the fact that you can record any kind of music with your very own home studio.  Read more...

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January 15th, 2010 | Posted by admin

While some people swear by certain software (or hardware for that matter), it all comes down, once again, to preference. It’s always debatable which software provides the best tools, but the “best” tools is subjective and can differ from person to person. Just like how some people will swear on oath that the Mac is the best computer out, PC users will tell you otherwise, or vice versa. The best way to find out which one works best for you is to try them out. Luckily, like most software out, vendors usually offer users trial versions of there software or sometimes even no-time limit versions and instead disable some functions, such as saving or exporting your creations. This gives you the opportunity to try different ones out and see which one works best for you. Some people base their opinion on the different features a program offers while others may base their decision on how easy it is to use. For the purpose this guide, we’ll clue you in on the best software out there, that won’t break the bank. The centerpiece of your production studio will be your sequencer.

The Sequencer:
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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 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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