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If you make careful choices when selecting pro audio gear, you can set up a modest but fully functional home recording studio with just a computer and a few hundred dollars.

Building a home recording studio is simple and can be inexpensive if you don't mind a basic set-up. Of course, if money is not an option, you could always upgrade. All you need is plenty of room and the right equipment.

For musicians, home recording can be a godsend, and anyone with a computer can do it. Here are some tips for setting up a simple home recording studio.

Like all people, models, actors and other celebrities get bored on occasion. Unfortunately, some of them attempt to remedy this by stepping into a recording studio. Find out about some who did and why humanity will never be the same.

Home recording can be a rewarding experience with surprisingly good results; it can also save money and allows you to work around your own schedule. But it takes more than just plugging a microphone into your home computer.

Here are some tips for getting the best recording out of every type of heavy metal vocal performance and ending up with a really killer final track.

Here are some of the most common techniques used in studios for recording an electric guitar.

This two disc soundtrack of the upcoming PBS documentray No Direction Home captures the young Bob Dylan during his most creative period. It's a stunning set loaded with demos, live version and alternate takes of many classic songs.

How-to Guide on how to make an in home studio for under $2000.

Years ago, the casual musician had very little recording options. With today's technology, all that has changed. Let me show you how to start your own home studio for less than a thousand dollars.

The words "mixing" and "mastering" are often used as synonyms, but the differences between the two are quite pronounced. Music creators and fans should be aware of the differences between the two sciences.

This keyboard first came on the market in 1998. If you happened to be lucky enough to scoop one of these up, you probably know why...

Recording from home is becoming more and more popular as indie bands and struggling artists fight to get their records heard. Having the right resources can be a struggle. But getting where you need to be in music is all a few page flips away.

Here are some of the techniques I've found to be helpful when recording bass guitar in a home studio.

The pros and cons of recording music projects at home versus recording in a professional studio.

Produce a Demo Recording for under $20. Although recording gear can be very expensive - it is still possible to get a good recording for under $20 from the comforts of your home without buying expensive gadgets.

Audacity is an excellent recording program, and for those who can barely afford the electricity that powers their instruments, it's completely free and open source.

Have you ever wanted a recording studio in the privacy of your own home? Most of us could never imagine having one like we see on different television programs. They would usually put a huge dent in the wallet of any regular consumer.

It's not an exaggeration to say that the vocals are the most important part of a song; here are some tips for recording them properly.

An artist is only as good as tools. Here are some of the best audio recording and sequencing programs available, with some info on why they're so good.

Personal studio equipment is not meant as a means to record your demo, but rather to be used more like a notepad.

MySpace, TagWorld, FameCast, Imeem, Internet Radio, these are just a few of the names that are haunting the major recording industry as they watch the popularity of indie and unsigned artists spread all over the world with almost no effort.

The Mac World Expo introduced what could be the best investment yet for my at home recording studio, the MacBook Air. Discover why this notebook is becoming so popular and how it will fit my busy recording schedule.

Another Paul diamond Blow guide to recording drums for the amateur and home studio musician.

Nearly anybody can create an amateur voice recording. One can make a voice recording of decent quality using only a few simple tools and techniques. Here are the basics of getting started and making a first voice recording.

Pamela Anderson Lee's wedding outfit (a white bikini), Debbie Gibson's halloween Seances, and Pres. Nixon's favorite Johnny Cash tune. Learn while you laugh. A music event timeline, covering the craziness of rock history w/ some down2earth facts mixed in.

Home recording enthusiasts are living in the right time period; all it takes is a little bit of ingenuity to make a solid audio recording. That, and a good audio recording program.

How to make the most of your time in the recording studio. Read these recording studio preparation tips and avoid wasting time during your sessions.

Get great quality home recording that's also affordable. Here's a product review of MXL's 990/991 set of condenser microphones.

A lot of money is spent in music production after a musician has composed his/her songs. In countries where there are no proper regulations of the music industry, music producers swindle musicians, who would have better produced their own music.

Audio compression is a touchy subject with many home producers, as many of them either love it or hate it and have a set idea on how to use it.

Here are several techniques that many studios use to get a decent quality acoustic sound.

Adding reverb properly takes a very delicate touch; here are some tips to help you use a quality reverb to make your recordings sound deep and natural.

Home recording studios do not have to cost multiple thousands of dollars.

Ready to start putting your musical ideas down? Cakewalk's Music Creator is a good place to start! Here's a review of the software.

AudioCinema is a full service music facility in Portland Oregon that prides itself on quality productions on a budget for aspiring artists. Read this feature from Music X-Press Magazine by T.L. Strahota.

In this article I'll take a look at how muddy bass signals get that way, and what home studios can do to prevent that unnatural, lifeless sound that tends to pop up so often in bass tracks.

Portable ("Hand Held") recorders have become increasingly popular. Most are not particularly good at recording one's own playing or intimate live performances. The PCM-D50 portable recorder is a welcome exception!

EQ can add flavor to tracks in a recording. Intimidating as looks, knowing where to cut and boost will help you achieve a better understand of the frequencies and what sounds good together. Here is a guide to knowing what each frequency level does.

GarageBand is a program, developed by Macintosh, which allows you to record music from the comfort of your own home.

A complete review of Dustin Kenrue's new album "Please Come Home"

Then connect your microphone to the sound card. You might need a jack converter big to small depending on your microphone and sound card. Once this is done check your microphone by doing some vocals.

A commentary article based off of the article "The Disappearing Musician". Covers the continual decline of the music industry as the home entertainment market continues to grow and offers more reasons to stay home.

You send music to producers, you want to get it into a film a television show, or you want a star to sing your song. Nothing is happening! Find out why right here.

Knowing how to use effects when making a home audio recording is important to the self-musician. Each effect has certain rules to abide by and what they're used for. Here's a guide to get you started with adding those haunting delays.

If you're looking to record songs at home, there are a few basic rules you should follow to make your recordings sound pure and fantastic.

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Once your demo song is recorded, mixing and mastering is the next step. It's important to know when you can handle it on your own, or when it's better to pay the extra cost to save hours of work from turning out poor.

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