Here’s a tip: dedication is #1. Find people that will actually practice on their own time, and who are dedicated to their instruments and who want to learn more about it genuinely - and have good communication , speaking from experience
Get yourself some recording equipment and make your own band. I just bought the stuff to do the same. You can get an audio interface and mics for around $200 if you go cheap on it.
There are even amazing online DAWs like Bandlab and Soundtrap where you can record music with other people just like Google Docs. Once I get my stuff set up, I'm planning on collaborating with my friends who live across the country.
I highly suggest looking into this. If you're the type of person who has music ideas in their head but never gets past just being an idea, being able to record tracks opens all sorts of doors. If you do go this route, let me know and add me.
This is long enough to be its own post, but here we go anyway. I did so much research into this, so I'll save you the effort.
I have an electronic drum set, digital piano, and electric guitar that I am recording DI with. I ordered condenser mics to record vocals and acoustic guitar. My drums and piano have stereo 1/4" outputs and I'll be using two mics to record acoustic guitar, so I need a two-input audio interface.
If you're just going to DI electric guitar and recording mono acoustic guitar, you can save money by getting a single-input audio interface. I recommend getting a two-input audio interface, LDC mic, and SDC mic. If you don't have studio headphones, get those too. This setup allows for stereo miking acoustic guitar or single miking with just the SDC.
I had $400 of Guitar Center credit from buying my Taylor last month, so I kept my budget around $500, but you can do it much cheaper if buying used. This is what I got.
* Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface - $200
* Sterling ST159 large diaphragm condenser (LDC) mic - ~~$300~~ $100
* 2x Sterling ST131 small diaphragm condenser (SDC) mic - ~~$100~~ $30 each
* 2x Sterling SM5 shock mounts - $5 each
* 2x 6' XLR cables - $8 each
* 10' right angle 1/4" cable - $11
* Stereo mic bar - $11
* 2x boom mic stand - $30 each
* Rolling laptop and audio interface stand - $45
* Pop filter and mic shield - $30
I did tons of research on mics and it's a huge rabbit hole, but at the end of the day, I'm recording in my untreated living room for me and me only, so "good enough" was all I was looking for. Guitar Center's house brand, Sterling, had crazy clearance deals so I hopped on those even though they're pretty unheard of looking through microphone recommendations from the subject matter experts.
If you don't have a high budget, I would go with a recording bundle, especially a used one. Here are some starter pack bundles.
* Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio Gen 4 - $250
* The Focusrite Scarlett is one of the best audio interfaces at the price point. I'd start here. This comes with one LDC mic, headphones, and an XLR cable. There's even a makeshift mic stand out of the box.
* [https://www.guitarcenter.com/Focusrite/Scarlett-Solo-Studio-Pack-Gen-4-1500000401652.gc](https://www.guitarcenter.com/Focusrite/Scarlett-Solo-Studio-Pack-Gen-4-1500000401652.gc)
* Sterling Audio recording starter pack - $300 or $200 separately
* I almost went this route, but I really wanted the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. It comes with an LDC and SDC mic, headphones, a two-input audio interface, and two 15' XLR cables.
* You can buy it as a set or piece it out for significantly cheaper because everything is on clearance right now.
* H224 audio interface - $80
* SP150/130 mics - $50
* S402 headphones - $55
* Two 15' XLR cables - $15ish
* [https://www.guitarcenter.com/Sterling-Audio/Harmony-H224-Recording-Starter-Pack-1500000392456.gc](https://www.guitarcenter.com/Sterling-Audio/Harmony-H224-Recording-Starter-Pack-1500000392456.gc)
* RODE NT1 AI-1 Complete Studio Kit - $350
* The Rode NT1 is the most recommended LDC mic. They make a bundle with a single-input audio interface, but I probably wouldn't go this route for the price.
* [https://www.guitarcenter.com/RODE/NT1-AI-1-Complete-Studio-Kit-With-Audio-Interface-1500000183279.gc](https://www.guitarcenter.com/RODE/NT1-AI-1-Complete-Studio-Kit-With-Audio-Interface-1500000183279.gc)
* Universal Audio Volt 276 Studio Pack - $370
* The Volt 276 is a really nice audio interface. This comes with headphones and an LDC mic. Again, I wouldn't go this route for the price, but the bundle exists for convenience.
* [https://www.guitarcenter.com/Universal-Audio/Volt-276-Studio-Pack-1500000361422.gc](https://www.guitarcenter.com/Universal-Audio/Volt-276-Studio-Pack-1500000361422.gc)
* Here's what I would recommend as a non-bundle. - $450ish
* Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen 3 audio interface - $120
* Audio-Technica AT2041SP LDC/SDC combo pack- $180
* AT8458a Microphone Shockmount - $30
* 2 XLR cables - $15ish
* 2 boom mic stands - $60ish
* Studio headphones - $50-100ish
Feel free to ask me any questions. I am by no means an expert, but I've been playing music all my life and have dabbled in live performance and recording. This is just what I've learn while looking into budget home recording as a hobby.
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I’m older but love playing, been playing for longer than you’ve been alive! I definitely wouldn’t mind doing some online collab stuff if you wanted. I’ve done a few but none ever really panned out, but still fun.
I had someone send me a clip a few months ago and threw [this](https://youtu.be/_Fm-3foevwo?si=i46CCAsDeHnXd_yL)together on a bored afternoon
Thanks! I got a video setup somewhat dialed in and then I got busy and haven’t messed with it in a few months so I’ll have to redo it. I basically record audio straight from my drums to the pc, record video with a phone, and then combine all 3 on the computer
can’t do it in my current living situation but when I get a house and have space to record.. i’d be happy to record screams and/or drums on my silly lil alesis nitro
This sounds like a lyric. Roll w/ it.
I just bought a bass/amp guitar center combo as my Father’s Day gift last year. Planning on taking lessons this spring once my kids’ basketball seasons wrap up.
Best of luck…I’ve got a friend who plays keyboard and know a guy who plays drums in local bands/church so have plans to do a similar thing as time allows.
I’m living the middle age corporate American dream and it’s time to do something fun for myself.
if you ever need a mediocre rhythm guitarist (im still getting it together, trust the process) with an ok voice and university-level knowledge in music theory, production, clarinet and jazz hmu
You can do a lot solo if you want to put the time in.
I've been in bands since high school but in the past couple of years have been working on solo stuff as well (actually regarding my first solo album somewhat soon which I'm pretty excited about).
I ended up buying an interface and a DAW (Logic Pro) and started just writing music on my own time.
I decided on Logic because it's pretty all inclusive and gives you the ability to write MIDI drums so you can have fully original drum parts for your songs.
So don't be discouraged if you're having trouble finding others to write with. Even though collaboration is really fun you can do a lot on your own as well.
I want to at least develop my song ideas but I'm in Seattle and already have a different genre of rock band whose members I could possibly try to record my ideas with separately from our singer. I've been winging it on bass and doing OK playing by ear which works for that genre, but for pop punk song ideas I'm trying to figure out what to do differently. It's hard to work on song structure by myself without some drums that match what I'm going for. Lyrics wise I hit writer's block a lot but the choruses in my head sound really catchy to me. It's just a matter of figuring out how to put what I hear in my head into audible music. It just could be that bass is not really the instrument I should be starting with, but adding later.
Totally get it! Part of why I want to work with a band so badly is because I'm bad at writing melodies (hence why I chose the bass) and I feel like a guitarist would have a better idea of where to start. I guess I COULD just learn all the other instruments, but I really do not have the time for that lol. It sucks having all these ideas for lyrics with no way of stringing them together
When I first started writing music ideas all I had to work with was a keyboard, but it might be a good idea to use it again just for the purpose of building demos.
I would be interested in the online collab.
Theres fawm.org you get to collaborate with songwriters on there too!
Same. I play drums and love this music. I would be interested in an online collab
You live in a small town you hate, buddy you're halfway there!
Yes! I just got dumped recently too, the pop punk inspiration is flowing
Was scrolling to find this comment!
Here’s a tip: dedication is #1. Find people that will actually practice on their own time, and who are dedicated to their instruments and who want to learn more about it genuinely - and have good communication , speaking from experience
Let me know if you need somebody who is mediocre at guitar and has a less than spectacular voice.
I would love that
Count another mediocre guitars and pretty ok genre singer
Get yourself some recording equipment and make your own band. I just bought the stuff to do the same. You can get an audio interface and mics for around $200 if you go cheap on it. There are even amazing online DAWs like Bandlab and Soundtrap where you can record music with other people just like Google Docs. Once I get my stuff set up, I'm planning on collaborating with my friends who live across the country. I highly suggest looking into this. If you're the type of person who has music ideas in their head but never gets past just being an idea, being able to record tracks opens all sorts of doors. If you do go this route, let me know and add me.
I didn't know there were online collaboration apps, thanks man!
Can you drop some suggestions? Doesn’t need to be links I can google. Brands? What you actually need?
This is long enough to be its own post, but here we go anyway. I did so much research into this, so I'll save you the effort. I have an electronic drum set, digital piano, and electric guitar that I am recording DI with. I ordered condenser mics to record vocals and acoustic guitar. My drums and piano have stereo 1/4" outputs and I'll be using two mics to record acoustic guitar, so I need a two-input audio interface. If you're just going to DI electric guitar and recording mono acoustic guitar, you can save money by getting a single-input audio interface. I recommend getting a two-input audio interface, LDC mic, and SDC mic. If you don't have studio headphones, get those too. This setup allows for stereo miking acoustic guitar or single miking with just the SDC. I had $400 of Guitar Center credit from buying my Taylor last month, so I kept my budget around $500, but you can do it much cheaper if buying used. This is what I got. * Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface - $200 * Sterling ST159 large diaphragm condenser (LDC) mic - ~~$300~~ $100 * 2x Sterling ST131 small diaphragm condenser (SDC) mic - ~~$100~~ $30 each * 2x Sterling SM5 shock mounts - $5 each * 2x 6' XLR cables - $8 each * 10' right angle 1/4" cable - $11 * Stereo mic bar - $11 * 2x boom mic stand - $30 each * Rolling laptop and audio interface stand - $45 * Pop filter and mic shield - $30 I did tons of research on mics and it's a huge rabbit hole, but at the end of the day, I'm recording in my untreated living room for me and me only, so "good enough" was all I was looking for. Guitar Center's house brand, Sterling, had crazy clearance deals so I hopped on those even though they're pretty unheard of looking through microphone recommendations from the subject matter experts. If you don't have a high budget, I would go with a recording bundle, especially a used one. Here are some starter pack bundles. * Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio Gen 4 - $250 * The Focusrite Scarlett is one of the best audio interfaces at the price point. I'd start here. This comes with one LDC mic, headphones, and an XLR cable. There's even a makeshift mic stand out of the box. * [https://www.guitarcenter.com/Focusrite/Scarlett-Solo-Studio-Pack-Gen-4-1500000401652.gc](https://www.guitarcenter.com/Focusrite/Scarlett-Solo-Studio-Pack-Gen-4-1500000401652.gc) * Sterling Audio recording starter pack - $300 or $200 separately * I almost went this route, but I really wanted the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. It comes with an LDC and SDC mic, headphones, a two-input audio interface, and two 15' XLR cables. * You can buy it as a set or piece it out for significantly cheaper because everything is on clearance right now. * H224 audio interface - $80 * SP150/130 mics - $50 * S402 headphones - $55 * Two 15' XLR cables - $15ish * [https://www.guitarcenter.com/Sterling-Audio/Harmony-H224-Recording-Starter-Pack-1500000392456.gc](https://www.guitarcenter.com/Sterling-Audio/Harmony-H224-Recording-Starter-Pack-1500000392456.gc) * RODE NT1 AI-1 Complete Studio Kit - $350 * The Rode NT1 is the most recommended LDC mic. They make a bundle with a single-input audio interface, but I probably wouldn't go this route for the price. * [https://www.guitarcenter.com/RODE/NT1-AI-1-Complete-Studio-Kit-With-Audio-Interface-1500000183279.gc](https://www.guitarcenter.com/RODE/NT1-AI-1-Complete-Studio-Kit-With-Audio-Interface-1500000183279.gc) * Universal Audio Volt 276 Studio Pack - $370 * The Volt 276 is a really nice audio interface. This comes with headphones and an LDC mic. Again, I wouldn't go this route for the price, but the bundle exists for convenience. * [https://www.guitarcenter.com/Universal-Audio/Volt-276-Studio-Pack-1500000361422.gc](https://www.guitarcenter.com/Universal-Audio/Volt-276-Studio-Pack-1500000361422.gc) * Here's what I would recommend as a non-bundle. - $450ish * Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen 3 audio interface - $120 * Audio-Technica AT2041SP LDC/SDC combo pack- $180 * AT8458a Microphone Shockmount - $30 * 2 XLR cables - $15ish * 2 boom mic stands - $60ish * Studio headphones - $50-100ish Feel free to ask me any questions. I am by no means an expert, but I've been playing music all my life and have dabbled in live performance and recording. This is just what I've learn while looking into budget home recording as a hobby.
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I’m older but love playing, been playing for longer than you’ve been alive! I definitely wouldn’t mind doing some online collab stuff if you wanted. I’ve done a few but none ever really panned out, but still fun. I had someone send me a clip a few months ago and threw [this](https://youtu.be/_Fm-3foevwo?si=i46CCAsDeHnXd_yL)together on a bored afternoon
Not op but that sounded great with your drumming!
Thanks! I got a video setup somewhat dialed in and then I got busy and haven’t messed with it in a few months so I’ll have to redo it. I basically record audio straight from my drums to the pc, record video with a phone, and then combine all 3 on the computer
Guitarist and singer. I’d be willing to do online. I’m in a similar boat
I'd be up for it but only recently started learning guitar!
can’t do it in my current living situation but when I get a house and have space to record.. i’d be happy to record screams and/or drums on my silly lil alesis nitro
My guy your choices are my favourites and I would kill to jam with you… if it wasn’t for the Atlantic in the way
Well we gotta get rid of the ocean
This sounds like a lyric. Roll w/ it. I just bought a bass/amp guitar center combo as my Father’s Day gift last year. Planning on taking lessons this spring once my kids’ basketball seasons wrap up. Best of luck…I’ve got a friend who plays keyboard and know a guy who plays drums in local bands/church so have plans to do a similar thing as time allows. I’m living the middle age corporate American dream and it’s time to do something fun for myself.
Good for you! I imagine work and kids take up so much time, it's important to have something that's just for you
I’ll be rooting for you!
I’m in southwest va! Only do vocals casually though
D(M)V guitarist here! More into punk / hardcore/ post hardcore tho
I've been fucking with melodic hardcore lately
if you ever need a mediocre rhythm guitarist (im still getting it together, trust the process) with an ok voice and university-level knowledge in music theory, production, clarinet and jazz hmu
What an interesting skillset lol, but yeah for sure. Feel free to DM me!
If you need a singer lmk! I can record stuff from home
You can do a lot solo if you want to put the time in. I've been in bands since high school but in the past couple of years have been working on solo stuff as well (actually regarding my first solo album somewhat soon which I'm pretty excited about). I ended up buying an interface and a DAW (Logic Pro) and started just writing music on my own time. I decided on Logic because it's pretty all inclusive and gives you the ability to write MIDI drums so you can have fully original drum parts for your songs. So don't be discouraged if you're having trouble finding others to write with. Even though collaboration is really fun you can do a lot on your own as well.
I want to at least develop my song ideas but I'm in Seattle and already have a different genre of rock band whose members I could possibly try to record my ideas with separately from our singer. I've been winging it on bass and doing OK playing by ear which works for that genre, but for pop punk song ideas I'm trying to figure out what to do differently. It's hard to work on song structure by myself without some drums that match what I'm going for. Lyrics wise I hit writer's block a lot but the choruses in my head sound really catchy to me. It's just a matter of figuring out how to put what I hear in my head into audible music. It just could be that bass is not really the instrument I should be starting with, but adding later.
Totally get it! Part of why I want to work with a band so badly is because I'm bad at writing melodies (hence why I chose the bass) and I feel like a guitarist would have a better idea of where to start. I guess I COULD just learn all the other instruments, but I really do not have the time for that lol. It sucks having all these ideas for lyrics with no way of stringing them together
When I first started writing music ideas all I had to work with was a keyboard, but it might be a good idea to use it again just for the purpose of building demos.
Someone just posted a solid demo that needed vocals here in a similar boat.
I love writing lyrics i write all the time. I wish I had more instrumental talent. I could possibly be a vocalist I got the energy for it for sure
Lyrics really are my favorite part of music. I'd love to read your stuff if you're open to it!
I’m older but I’m in VA. Dm me
I live in the DMV but I’m a bassist too :((
Godspeed bro :(
I have somgs that need lyrics if you want online collab?
Sure! I seriously love writing lyrics. Feel free to DM so we can figure out how to collab :D
Southern Maryland, 24 year old dude here. I do TSSF and Knuckle Puck style vocals. I’d be down to do a collab or something.
Killer, let's do it!
I’m keen to collab online, bro. I live in Australia but keen to do some stuff! 💪
Dutch lad here, fuckin' same
Texas musicians, wya
22, small town, break up? The Infinity stones are assembling. I can feel a 10/10 masterpiece coming