How do I record my music at home?

And how do I make money from that aforementioned music? Considering the fact AI is replacing musicians, gradually - I don't even have that satisfaction from making music and when I ask older people about it, I'm gaslighted. I'm from gen Z, most people I talk to are boomers or gen X (in minor cases millennials). I can play guitar, bass, drums and sing.

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TheShanachie · 61-69, M

I’m a boomer and I will be glad to walk you through some questions you have about home recording. You will need a computer and your preferred DAW, and an interface which connects your microphones and instruments through USB to the computer and the DAW program. You’ll also need a microphone and depending on what instrument you are using you may need a direct box. Personally I use and recommend Focusrite interfaces, they have a good website which is a great place to learn more about home recording. I use Apple’s DAW which is called LogicPro X, but it’s not free. That said there are a number of decent free DAWs on the market. Feel free to message me if you like with further questions about this.

rush2112 · 22-25, F

@TheShanachie How is it like to make money from music now?

TheShanachie · 61-69, M

@rush2112 I’ll be honest it’s almost impossible to make money with music. Once you have some tracks recorded you can utilize a streaming service distributor (I recommend DistroKid highly). There you can put your albums and/or single tracks on all the streaming services through the distributor. The most you can expect as an independent artist per stream on Apple Music, Spotify, etc. is a half a penny USA currency. I know you are in Poland so some things may be different, but your Music will be distributed all over the world. Don’t let this discourage you, it’s a great idea to explore your art and recording is a wonderful pastime.

HumanEarth · F

What technologies do you have to record yourself

We used to record on wax cylinder records.

Then moved up to flat records.

Then 1/2 and 1/4 inch magnetic tape, better known as reel to reel tape.

We had 8 tracks tapes to.

Then it got smaller down to the palm of your hand. Same technology as the reel to reel tape, just much smaller. It was called the cassette tape.

Then the Compact Disc came. Then DVD and them Bluray Disc.

Now people are using their cellphones and computers to record themselves.

My advice use software that works without being online and you can store your music/single in separate files that on-line can't access.

Never trust the Cloud storage servers. They get hacked all the time. Mostly by their own employees

Or just find a tape recorder and blank cassettes tapes and record your stuff that way. They still make the stuff

rush2112 · 22-25, F

@HumanEarth I use Audacity and Reaper for recording myself, esp. Audacity.

HumanEarth · F

Hey for fun I wanted to see if it was possible to do this like they did when I was a kid in 1970s.

Well it change a little a bit, but you still can make your own records at home.

How To Make a Vinyl Record at Home (Ultimate Guide)

Here is the link if you're curious

https://jivevibes.com/make-vinyl-record-at-home/

ArishMell · 70-79, M

@HumanEarth CDs too: a lot of music is sold on CDs.

I have no idea if such software exists but it would be great if recorded music could be "watermarked" digitally with serial-numbers and an anti-copying programme. (Rather as stock-photograph sellers use, I think, at least for their on-line catalogues.)

awildsheepschase

Just produce, play, write anything you want. Trust me AI is not good with music, music speaks of the heartstrings and AI massacres understanding love and the heart, emotion. Just express yourself

SinlessOnslaught · M

You have a skill that's becoming more rare and I do hold on hope that people will realize that soon.

ArishMell · 70-79, M

@SinlessOnslaught Sadly I fear that is a threat over the arts generally.

Matt85 · 36-40, M

whats your main instrument?

ShenaniganFoodie · 36-40, M

a computer, a digital audio workstation (DAW - Image-Line FL Studio 21) software, Roland SH-201 Guitar Synthesiser, Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, a microphone, an audio interface, headphones or studio monitors & Fender Stratocaster Signature ( Gilmour ) / Maton EM100-808 Messiah Acoustic Electric, Taylor 914CE Acoustic, Martin D-28 Acoustic & 28 years of lessons.

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