Making the most of Minimal Equipment

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Listen to the following mp3 of Reethi. The first one minute will do.

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That song has vocal groups, string arrangement, 3 pads, drums and percussion tracks, bass track, flute, piano…

That was recorded and mixed with the following

  1. room – small bedroom, acoustic treatment – none   
  2. laptop – 1 GB RAM, 1.73 GHz Dual Core processor.
  3. sound card – Motu 828 mkII 
  4. mic – SM58
  5. headphones – AKG K271
  6. monitor speakers – Rubicon R8a monitor speakers

What do I need to start recording vocals at home?

Let me explain how you can also make your music, record vocals and put out your album or recording with minimal equipment.

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