make music...

[Spark Flight 28]

Im a musician. I play guitar, bass n drums. Mor of a rock / metal genre. I wan to write lyrics but thats what I lack and I hav no clu on how to record. Anypony willing to help?

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

I can help. I've got 15 years of music experience up my sleeve. PM me, and we'll get started right away. 

[ninjamon102938 222]

I play the trumpet.....yayyy?

[Ribbonfree 2,384]

I don't play instruments but I do have recording experience. If you need any additional help just shoot me a message.

[Spark Flight 28]

I mainly need help with lyrics. And how can I record. Can I download software or something? I really would like to contribute to the art. But I cant draw or write a good story to save my life lol.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@@Spark Flight,

 

Audacity is one of the most simplest softwares to use. It has recording capabilities.  

[Spark Flight 28]

How much is it to download. Or is it a free one? Free would be crazy awesome!!!!!

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@@Spark Flight,

 

Free, make sure your laptop or computer has a decent mic.  

[Spark Flight 28]

Im pretty sure it does bro, I never really tried it out except through a random venture on skype really lol. I hope it will be good enough

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@@Spark Flight,

 

Yeah. The great thing about audacity is, you can overdub, which I why I personally choose audacity. 

[Spark Flight 28]

So I can lay a guitar track, then my bas n drum tracks then overlap em? Kinda like a boomerang guitar board? Thats sweet. Now if I could find a lyricist. Of course, they would get lyrical credit all the way.

[Bon_Bon 87]

Thats really cool! Have fun!

[Rainbow-Crash 101]

if you are going to record get Protools, a cheap interface and a SM57 microphone. Thats about $300 AUS if you crack Protools and for hobby wise you wont need anything else

Edited April 26, 2014 by Rainbow-Crash

[Shady Bubbles 429]

I would get a mixer. You can run cords from your guitar & bass into the mixer & then into your computer so it's all digital. It will be higher quality. As for the drums, an SM57 like Rainbow-Crash mentioned works wonders. 

[Rainbow-Crash 101]

I would get a mixer. You can run cords from your guitar & bass into the mixer & then into your computer so it's all digital. It will be higher quality. As for the drums, an SM57 like Rainbow-Crash mentioned works wonders. 

 

though a mixer could work, if you want to stay with an easy budget i would strongly suggest a scarlet 2i2 by focusrite. if you get Protools like i said (crack that shiz) you wont have a need for a mixer. (though you could get a mixer if you really wanted to) with a ok interface such as the scarlet you can record anything XLR and line in. they have quality pre-amps and the SM57 works fine on everything. Shady Bubbles knows. Tis why i quoted him/her. But dont always record direct into you interface or computer, mic up you amp or acoustic if you want. you cant replace a nicely recorded guitar (listen to Andy McKee) And try to listen to styles of music you like in wav. or flac files so you can really hear what the recording sounds like. mp3 will fuck your ears sideways. (if you have a record player listen to that). if you want tips on recording in regards to mic placement, gain structure and any other recording matters i would love to help out I study audio production and if i can help i will!  

 

PS. sorry if that sounded a little like a rant. 

hope you do well