Home recording can be a fun and rewarding hobby, but it can also turn into a lucrative business, if that’s what you want! Just a few years ago, studio quality recordings were only done in sound-proof studios with thousands of dollars worth of equipment. But now, common hobbyists like you and I can produce studio-quality recordings for personal or professional use. There are some basics to be learned, though. This article will cover some of those basics.
First off, what do you need? You can spend a lot of money on equipment, but it isn’t necessary. But if you don’t want to spend the money, then the cheapest and best way to get studio-quality recordings is with a computer, preferably a fairly new and powerful computer with CD burning capabilities. Sound files can take up a lot of space, and the programs that create and edit sound files can take up a lot of RAM, or temporary memory. Since you’re reading this article, I have to assume you already have a computer! If it’s an older model, you may want to look into upgrades, such as more RAM, a bigger hard drive, and a faster processor. You may be able to manage without upgrades, but if...