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Hey you need overall 3 things:

1. Gear
   
2. A room
   
3. Software
   
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4. Gear:
   
   -Audio Interface:
   
   You want a number of channels depending on the type of groups you wanna record and the size of the group. Example: 18 Channels (8 mics) v.s. 2 channels (2 mics)
   
   -Microphones:
   
   You want basic versatile microphones and specialized ones for the type of instruments you wanna record.
   
   Example of basic mics: Shure sm-57 Dynamic Mic and AKG 414 Condenser Mic
   
   Those two have a fairly transparent frequency response and work for most scenarios but you also want mics that work better for certain instruments because of their coloration or diaphragm or polar pattern.
   
   -Monitoring:
   
   You need some headphones like the Audio Technical M50x which are transparent enough and good for the price although you could go a little further and look for Sennheiser HD or some of the expensive AKG stuff.
   
   -Accessories and cables
   
   You want good quality XLR cables, two direct boxes like this one and probably a direct box with pre amp like the Avalon U5 (great for sending bass via line, skipping the bass amp part, which can be great for live sessions). Both depend on the type of music you are gonna record of course (first example works for connecting stuff like a keyboard and the Avalon well for bass is great).
   
   You may want a monitor amplifier like Behringer Powerplay for distributing audio to the players or producers or audience via headphones monitors.
   
   Also check out EquipBoard to see what gear are other producers or studios using. They have a good database and is good reference.
   
   
   
5. If you wanna do it like TinyDesk then you wanna have a nice room with good isolation and space for your musicians. Well, mostly for the sound. There are 2 ways of recording live sessions: Either you isolate most of the musicians or you use proper recording techniques and use your mics intelligently to get a good mix before your Mixing stage. You may wanna look for highly directional mics.
   
   You also wanna look on isolation techniques and architecture if you wanna have good natural reverberation or just have control over what the sound is doing, including annoying neighbors if that’s the case. Look for how to soundproof a room in the internet and try read a little about acoustics if you haven’t.
   
   You may wanna to set up 2 rooms: a live room and a control room. The live room would be where you record the musicians and have way more soundproofing and the control would just need to isolate enough and allow visual contact with the ppl in the live room. If you go for 2 rooms you may need to set up the ins and outs and pass cables through the wall in a snake cable like this Hosa or this bigger one . The purpose of having 2 rooms is partly because you wanna monitor with speakers not only headphones (as well as having more recording gear there but it only applies to bigger studios). Example Yamaha HS8 x2 or the KRK . Those are fairly priced options and you will get more value out of them if you are the one mixing the music as they can be better references than just headphones.
   
   
6. For software you should consider Pro Tools as is the industry standard. I personally enjoy Logic Pro and there are a lot more options out there some of which are free. If you are not gonna go a lot into mixing and do the post production maybe Pro Tools Ultimate is a bit of an overkill but if you are looking to do the mix you may also wanna get some audio plugins. Look for Waves or Arturia plugins online (most of which is simulations of real hardware) which will give a “better” sound to your mixes if used well. It also depends a little on the genre or type of music you are producing.
   
   
   
   That’s it. I was very broad but I did mentioned some basic equipment you can start budgeting. If you need more details about the basics PM me and can help you a bit more, I’m no specialist on some stuff like exquisite mics but know about a bunch that are generally used. Are you in Vancouver by chance? I can help you in the actual physical setup if you are.
   
   Cheers.
   
   Edit: You probably want a powerful laptop or a desktop computer btw but I figure out you already have one.

Yeah, it's super cool. good mix of effects. I'll keep an eye out for your new song!

Thank you. I record vocals with this setup through Focusrite's Saffire 6. I use Cakewalk's Sonar for a DAW. From there, it's just plugins. I happened upon some Waves plugins that I've become really comfortable with using, though admittedly I'm a preset fiend. My chain usually looks something like De-Esser, Comp, EQ, Reverb. I double track nearly everything, usually with some stereo separation. Recently I've been playing around with sending all my chorus vocals to a stereo bus with octave effects, then reverbing the shit out of it and using MS techniques to really push the sound around and fill out a song.

But I mean, YouTube tutorials, endless experimentation, etc. I learn new shit every time I try to mix - it's equally inspiring and infuriating haha.

Hi -- OK, I have an Audix OM-5 (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/dynamic-microphones/audix-om-5-dynamic-microphone) which I like a great deal.

For my guitars I use a Line 6 UX2 (http://www.amazon.com/Line-6-POD-Studio-UX2/dp/B001EKECC2)

MY DAW (digital audio workstation if you didn't know) I use Ableton Live 8 (http://www.amazon.com/Ableton-Suite-Full-Version-Software/dp/B00207T6EC). While this is a GREAT and popular DAW, it's WAY more than I need, WAY more. It was my first DAW and I just liked the reviews so went with it. While the mic and audio interface are in the 'medium-priced' area, Ableton is in the upper end.

As far as effects I'm willing to use just about anything if it's 'interesting' to my ear. I almost always have some reverb and some delay and how much depends entirely on the song and how it sounds to my ear after I record some vocals. I think for learning purposes starting out with just reverb is a good idea. Do not use too much as it can come off kind of cheesy.

And while equipment IS important there is nothing more important than 1) the song 2) singing on key 3) singing in time. I don't care how great the singer is if those 3 ingredients aren't there it's (99% of the time) just not going to work.

Take care. Let me know what else you need.

The Abyss

The release is described by Miami Sundown as “a conceptual EP in the form of an electronica experimental six tracks package. Beatless sounds, majestic chords and uplifting synths uncover the great talent and productive skills of 'This Light'.”

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/2b69GMf5dCbZq0269d8sO6

Apple Music

https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-abyss-ep/1463951565

YouTube Music

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lYHmlIfrN7YzV7tceicOP68sgWuWBkhM0

Amazon MP3

https://www.amazon.com/Abyss-This-Light/dp/B07RY4ZXC5/

Amazon Music Unlimited

https://music.amazon.ca/search/this+light#

Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/This_Light_The_Abyss?id=B5qeh6noiyszijp3fvlndxdtira

Deezer

https://www.deezer.com/us/album/98972842

Beatport

https://www.beatport.com/release/the-abyss/2597820

A couple mates of mine recorded this album a few years ago but never really got round to doing much with it. I polished it up for them and made it ready for online distribution, and it was released on iTunes/Amazon etc on the 1/4/2012. Have a listen and let us know what you think! The linked song is one of seven, and i will put up more in due time.

itunes link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/against-the-wall/id508018998?i=508019187&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Juniorized/dp/B007HE9FC6

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/4Fx2ffhd371fyILKVBCDMY…

iTunes / Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/thorns/1480436234

Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/…/B07Y1M87ZW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_W7…

Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Jym_Pagel_Thorns…

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist…

The post title is the Soundcloud link.

Amazon

iTunes

Search on Spotify if you're into that.

Comments, critiques, or any feedback whatsoever is welcome!

This incarnation of hipKnowsis is me (Leechifer) and redditor Peanut_Noir

Hey! For this I used Line 6 POD Studio with vocal and guitar effects on POD Farm:
http://www.amazon.com/Line-6-POD-Studio-UX2/dp/B001EKECC2

I got a returned one for half price ... really don't have much to work with without the POD farm at this point--it has all sorts of amps and effects inspired by real products. I use reverb settings for the guitar. For the vocals, I selected a vintage UK preamp (inspired by Neve 1073 Mic Preamp & Equalizer), compressor, noise gate, and standard spring amp.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002OMLTC?cache=937654d4c39b0461a90b79adcdbecc2f&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1405645169&sr=8-4#ref=mp_s_a_1_4

That was the one I bought. It's pretty much all you need out of a glockenspiel. Whatever that means.

you can also listen to it here:
Itunes https://geo.itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-sailors-dream/1449782449?i=1449782451&uo=4&app=music&ls=1&at=1000lHKX
Google https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Pulse_Modulators_The_Sailor_s_Dream?id=Bgrmyuqeuqwpunrqbugz6kcskqy
Amazon https://music.amazon.com/albums/B07MVLWLKC?trackAsin=B07MVQX586&do=play
bandcamp http://pulsemodulators.bandcamp.com/track/the-sailors-dream
soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/memimo-media/pulse-modulators-the-sailors-dream

The one I got was this guy.