

They have a free demo as well as a $99 option or a $299 option. Pod Farm by Line 6 puts all the power and sound of hundreds of amps in a plug-in. You can record with an instrument mic, which I do with acoustic guitar, but when it comes to electric guitar I think the best solution out there is Pod Farm. I live in an apartment so I don’t have a ton of space for large amps, drums, and equipment - not to mention. I am a minimalist when it comes to set up. The Scarlett 2i2 has minimal latency, 2 inputs and connects via USB. There are many options out there, I currently use the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, total cost $150. Audio interfaces are designed for just that. Now, that we have our software figured out, we need to connect guitars or microphones to the computer. Logic Pro currently sits at $200, while Audacity and Garageband are free. The software varies greatly in price, so I would start with something lower cost, until you are comfortable with what you are doing.

The best advice I can give is check your budget, read reviews, and download demos. I’ve heard great sound come from all of these tools. Other great options are Audacity (free), Ableton, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Reason, Garageband and Cubase. It also comes packed with software instruments including drums, keyboards, and synthesizers. I like Logic Pro, because it has intuitive and powerful features. I have used a few DAW’s but my favorite is Logic Pro X. This is where you will record, edit, mix and master your audio files. Part One, Recording - Software & Hardwareįirst things first, you need a DAW or Digital Audio Workstation. Now I can’t promise fortune and fame, but I can promise you will record and publish your music and you’ll sound like a pro. This way, the next time I turn on the radio, I hear something new! This post will walk you through how to record, publish, and promote music on Spotify, Google Play, Apple Music, iTunes, Beats, Rdio, Deezer, and more. You don't have to hope to get noticed through a contest or a record company inundated with submissions from indie artists. The balance of power is shifting from publishers to producers. With the emergence of new technology, the market is primed for the emergence of indie artists.

If you have visited Austin, you’ll know great music is out there. I wrote this to empower individuals and eliminate the same recycled garbage come over my speakers when I listen to the radio. I've played in multiple bands and love music to my core! This is for the DIY Rockstar, a guide for professional home recording and publishing. For those that don't know I am the designer here at JRT, but by night I am a musician & artist. Hi all, Andrew here and I wanted to take a break from JRT news to have a little fun.
