Any home computer has the potential to become a high quality recording studio, and this guide will show you how! Stephen Bennett presents a clear, straight-forward and comprehensive method to set up your very own recording system taking advantage of the possibilities within your PC or Mac.
Beginning with the computer itself, Bennett discusses the wide range of elements required to make a studio really work for you, including:
- Choosing a machine and getting the right specifications
- Which software is best for you'
- Virtual instruments and virtual effects
- Audio and MIDI interfaces
- Recording virtual instruments
- Recording live instruments including Drums, Bass, Guitars and Vocals
- Microphone techniques
- Monitoring
- Editing audio
- Editing MIDI
Unlock the potential in your home computer and you will soon be creating recordings and making music with a versatile, affordable and high-quality studio system.