As a beginner recording artist, it can be difficult finding a great engineer to record and mix and master your songs. What if i told you that you could do all of this yourself. One issue I have encountered with many recording artist is that they do not have access to a studio engineer to help with this process. For many as well, you may not have the finances to pay for studio time.
There are many online music gear sites that allow you to not only pay for recording equipment but also allow you to pay for it in month installments. This is perfect for yourself as a recording artists as it allows you to do so on a budget. I this short blog post, i will give you the site I use in addition to the equipment you will need to begin recording your own music on a budget. 1. Finding the right website
1. zzounds.com is one of my favorite sites to use to purchase music equipment. I have been using them for over 3 years since i started producing music. With zzounds you have the choice of choosing monthly installments into 3 different tiers (3 months, 6 months, 12 months). With zzounds you make the first month payment, and afterwards they send you your new gear within 2 days. After receiving your new gear, your responsibility is to make sure that you continue to make payments on your gear. After all payments are made the gear is official yours. There are no credit checks with zzounds. Some of the gear i have purchased through zzounds are audio interfaces, studio monitors, reflection filters, keyboards, and more!.
2. The Equipment
If you are just starting out recording your own music in addition to mixing and mastering your songs, there are a few basic tools you need. below is the complete list of not only what you will need but equipment that i myself use.
Image Line FL Studio 20 Producer Edition Software
https://www.zzounds.com/item--IMGFLSTUDIO20PR
When it comes to recording music as a recording artist. You will definitely need a good software to start recording with. There are many other DAWs that you can choose from based on your needs as an artist, but i recommend using FL studios Producer Edition It has all the basic needs and tools that you will need to get started recording and engineering your on songs. The producer edition is available on zzounds for $199 with 4 monthly payments of $50.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio Package
https://www.zzounds.com/item--FOCSCAR2I2STV3
This focusrite package is the perfect recording artist bundle which comes with an amzing recording mic, xlr cable, audio interface, and great closed back headphones which are great for hearing yourself white recording without the beat bleeding through the headphones. This bundle is currently available for $279 at zzounds with 4 monthly payments at $70.
sE Electronics RF-X Reflexion Filter
https://www.zzounds.com/item--SEERFX?siid=121470
When it comes to recording vocals you need a reflection filter. Reflection filters help with reducing echoes when recording vocals. This reflection filter is currently available at zzounds.com for $99 with 4 monthly payments of $25.
PreSonus Eris E3.5 Active Powered Studio Monitors
https://www.zzounds.com/item--PRSE35
With recording music as an artist, you want a good affordable pair of studio monitors to properly hear your music after recording. These Presonus Eris 3.5 studio monitors are the best affordable monitors for only $99 with 4 monthly payments of $24.99.
Samson SAPS04 Dual-Layer Nylon Mesh Pop Filter
https://www.zzounds.com/item--SAMSAPS04
A great pop filter helps you control those annoying harsh consonants and P-pops from ruining a good track. This Samson SAPS04 Dual-Layer Nylon Mesh Pop Filter reduces vocal popping ("P-Pops") and sibilance. This pop filter is currently available at zzounds for $30
On-Stage MY430 Studio Microphone Shock Mount
https://www.zzounds.com/item--MUPMY430
Shock mounts help the prevention of noise when you accidently knock against your mic stand when recording. A good shock mount isolates your studio mic from handling and floor noise. This specific shock mount is designed to fit most mics 55-60 mm in diameter, so be sure to check your mics measurement to ensure that it will fit this mouont, if not then be sure to mind a mount that will fit your mic. This specific shock mount is available at zzounds for $24.
On-Stage 7701 Tripod/Boom Microphone Stand
https://www.zzounds.com/item--MUP7701B
Of course if you have a mic and shock mount along with a reflection filter you will need a mic stand if you are standing up to record. This mic stand is available at zzounds for $30.
3. Record Your Music
When you are just starting off recording your music, learning how to get started recording vocals, to processing them and finally getting into mixing and mastering can be a hard process. I have taken the liberty of putting together a few playlist below of some great tutorials on how to get started on engineering your own music. Hope this article has helped you out get started more into your music journey. i wish you much success and hope that you reach your max potential in your music.
Recording and Mixing Playlist
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