Everything You Need To Start Recording Music
How to set up a home music production studio! In this video, you'll learn about the 7 home studio essentials for beginners and the process for setting it all up!
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AKAI MPKmini MIDI Controller
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ADAM T7V Studio Monitors
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ADAM A7V Studio Monitors
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In an age where every KZread creator thinks he or she's also a comedian (usually a terrible one), I appreciate the no nonsense and clear approach. ¡Thanks!
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alberto! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos.
@i_heartosen
7 ай бұрын
are u a robot?
@user-jv2vk4tm5e
3 ай бұрын
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@user-jv2vk4tm5e
3 ай бұрын
Ricvb
@kristianmorton1891
2 ай бұрын
I concur sir!
I simply love (re)watching your videos. You explain everything in such a simple, calm, informative, neutral and concise manner. Kudos to you
@AudioUniversity
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m glad to hear this!
This channel truly deserves the name "Audio University" I can only imagine there is a lot to come..,🙏
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, @Haharu Records!
Your audience are likely to be the type of people that already has a working recording setup but I appreciate you going back to the basics!
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Feel free to leave some tips for those in the community who are just starting out.
@MarioGodoyMusic
Жыл бұрын
True, but it’s a good video to know about to send to folks who ask for advice.
@HaharuRecords
Жыл бұрын
@@MarioGodoyMusic an advice seeker undoubtly search for it..and he shall find it..☺️✌️
@Marcuzzzz
Жыл бұрын
@Fantom 7X well wadda you know 😎newbie right here!! Love the video. Cos it saves the newbie from some usual beginner mistakes ☮️
@theempressming5488
Жыл бұрын
@Fantom 7X Newbie here!
This is the most clear and concise video I have seen. My god people make a 15 minute video just babbling.
@AudioUniversity
7 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
Definitely probably the best video explanation on making a studio setup!
If you’re not already, you might consider being a university lecturer. You are so clear and articulate.
You simply the best. I appreciate your hardworking habits. Thanks 😊
Very helpful and clear explanation about the headphones vs Speakers. Thank you for taking the time out to make this. Happy New Year 2024!
Going to get my small recording studio set up today and I am so excited. This video helped so much, and I appreciate the no-nonsense approach. Thank you!
@AudioUniversity
Ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
U say true by heart clear n direct ...❤ 😍
Very clear explanations, subbed
Very helpful content, thank you! Tons of great info and not a lot of fluff. Perfect.
I really like watching this video. It's very precise and informative.
Man so simple and direct, I like it
4:30 i've go the same headphones. by far the most comforting set i've ever had.
That's feeding my mind thanks a lot friend.❤😊
Nice , It worked. Thanks
Thanks,I came onboard recently really learn alot❤
Hi Kyle. First of all, congrats with more than 221k subscribers! Your videos are always a pleasure to watch. Whether I already know about specific topics or just want to learn something extra. I also watch the videos to support you, Kyle. If you ask me, anyone in this business deserves support from each other, regardless what position a musician is at a specific moment in time. Keep up making awesome videos. Stay safe and healthy! 😊
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your support, Emeil333 Official! You’ve been watching my videos consistently for a long time now! Thank you.
@emiel333
Жыл бұрын
@@AudioUniversity Thank you for your fast reply, Kyle! Happy to support you. And yes, I’m watching your videos for a long time. Your channel just started out on KZread. Have great day!
Very good. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this. I needed this so much. I have been so confused with everything
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Based on previous comment, I’m very much the exception to your audience. Absolute neophyte to recording although I have now purchased all of the components listed, most, coincidentally, the exact same brand. Very, very much enjoyed this video and if it’s in the context of your focus, would appreciate learning how to interface the Akai keyboard controller to the DAW. I found the Akai instructions (and customer support) severely lacking. Thanks for you insight and channel. Great info!!
Love you tha way you explain grt
Dude! This is amazing!
Very informative ❤ thanks!❤❤❤ Godbless ❤
Great video someone like me who is a beginner. I have some of the equipment already but this video helped me to understand what to add at this point.
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
This is a very accurate video. Great for building a home studio
Bro thank you so much for this video! I got thrown in the deep end so I know more about working with a DAW and recording, but I have no idea how best to set up everything. This helps me get a good and detailed idea of what I need to go for
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Glad to help, Carl! Thanks for watching.
@jimwar1890
Жыл бұрын
I’m in the same situation. Have all the components and some understanding but very much the beginner. Need all the help I can get.
@sparrowtune4875
Жыл бұрын
@@AudioUniversity Can u have a second i have alll the equipment i just purchased for my home studio but i cant get a recording session in i need your help asap plz!!!
Had to sub, ur studio u got ! 🔥
Very informative
Thanks I like the picture for Reaper DAW in laptop 😊 . I like 👍 Reaper
many many thanks,please upload some more
You are a good teacher. thank you 😊
Yep thanks for making it 👍 🙂 😊 clear for beginners how to it all comes together ❤️ 😀 👍 👏
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Adrian!
Thanks a bunch.
very helpful
I love your videos, they are very informative.👍
@AudioUniversity
9 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
I am new to all this making videos and training. If I am going to do it I have to keep up with technology. Thanks for making this easier to understand.
Great channel, great vid. Subbed.
Great to see other creators
Yes thank you, good video, have been comparing alot of these, i like this one
Well done
Thanks for this amazing journey sharing tips for recording music. I have learnt a lot and now i know where to start from to make a recording studio. Please advise me on what is required in a live recording studio set up. One Love from UGANDA.
@AudioUniversity
11 ай бұрын
Glad to help! Check out this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6qVw5aYZ5OYlbA.html
Mixer-interfaces are worth consideration! Like the Flow8 and the Tascam Model 12 (and 16 and 24) which can interface all channels at once (not just two like many similar mixers) are also very worth considering! He's got a Model 12 on his desk there. The Flow8 definitely has the best value though
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sunbird Falls Music! I agree - if you want something that helps tie various audio sources and destinations together AND acts as an audio interface, a USB mixer like my Model 12 is a good choice.
@muhammadparham5333
11 ай бұрын
Do I need an audio interface for linking mpc if I have a tascam I believe it a 8 track recorder
I Appreciate your video, it's worth the name Audio University
You are the man
Good info😊
Newbie here! 😊thanks for this
Trying to play music again and I want to video record myself, i needed this and so lost i have given up on naking music almost but im scared of dying without ever putting myself out there
Mc Adriell na voz Tmj 🥰👍
Good man Kyle
This was very helpful. I'll probably watch again because you look a little bit like my son. 😊✌️♥️ ~ 🌺
Great video 👍 👍
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Love your content. Really helpful
This man is a genius💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
This is great piece of advice.... count me in as one of your new SUBSCRIBER, keep up the good work, bro !
@AudioUniversity
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, Sam!
thanks
You are such a genius
Hello bro you Can make a tutorial on the mixing vocals rap with plugins reaper please 👏👏
Great content! I plan to graduate from the Audio University... 😉 Thank you so much...
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Melissa!
Soundcraft UI24R is the most versatile interface for recording. You can also use it in a live situation.
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
@AudioUniversity
6 ай бұрын
Thanks again, Ezra!
Thanks for the info - I’m just in the beginning process of getting all of my gear and starting out. Could I ask how you connect your akai mpk to your MacBook Pro? I’ve got an akai mpk249 and I can’t get it to connect to my MacBook Pro - I can get it to connect to my iMac 5K but I’ve tried a number of ways and can’t get it to connect at all to my macbook
Fantastic stuff. Does the same apply to voice acting as well?
For an audient id4 interface,which headphones do you reccomend? AudioTechnica ath-m50x or Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250ohm? Or DT770 Pro 80ohm? All your videos are great,i love the way you explain, you have teaching skills man,besides your tech skills and music background. Now i understand what the sound panels are,what mixers are for and what is the difference between them and audio interfaces...many many things learned from you. Thank you 4 sharing all this intel. Information is power! I've gathered so much lately beeing also an anxious type im afraid with all this focus not to exceed the tolerance thresholds... Kat Bucharest Romania
Bro….this 🙌🏼
Fantastic videos, and I wanted to ask for your advice. I have a 13X13 room and will be using a Universal Audio Volt 276 for playing Bass Guitar and keyboards to write and produce music. I am confused on how big of a studio monitor (KRK Gen 4 is what I am looking at), what OHM for headphones (DT 700 Pro X is what I am looking at), and what free DAW software is best to set up a studio in my house. Any suggestions?
I need to set up a PA system that can incorporate inputs from 2 wireless microphones, additional 3 microphones lined or wireless, a karaoke machine, laptop audio playing, and audio output to 2 speakers, audio output back to laptop for recording, plus video output to a TV (for the karaoke part). Any suggestion on what this system should look like?
How about the UR22C interface?
I am getting ready to set up a tiny studio. I am only going to be recording my guitar/vocal as a base, then adding individual tracks of violin, viola, cello, harmonica and maybe an additional vocal. Is the 2i2 and Audacity software a good match for me? Cost is biggest factor, followed by the fact that i am a very basic musician and im doing this more for the fun of it than for serious quality. Thanks!!
The most important thing you'll need if you want to record music is... TALENT!
I like these intro to recording videos. Thank you! Also, what are your thoughts on that mpk mini? I'm learning about them but the sweetwater reviews almost convinced me to avoid that one.
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
For basic stuff, it’s fine. The feel of the keys isn’t great, especially if you’re used to a piano. The drum pads feel ok, but definitely not the best out there. I think you get a lot for the money, but you can’t expect to get what you could if you spend more…
@jimwar1890
Жыл бұрын
I purchased one six months ago and have mixed feelings. First and foremost the available Akai information (printed and/or online) is minimal and seems to assume you are an expert, not a beginner. There is nothing I could find explaining the actual dials and buttons and how to interface with various DAW. sent their customer service contact email several questions and it literally took months to get a reply and the response was…well…worthless. If you have experience with controllers, it’s a nice inexpensive unit. If not, stay away.
Hi. Thank you for the video and the list. I am looking into opening a small professional recording studio ( 2 studio). Can I still use these same items for that concept or is this more so "home based" . As a new business owner, I'm looking to invest in good products and upgrade my equipment as I grow my business. Thank you
good shit
I didn't see a link for those monitor stands. Can you let me know which ones they are? Thanks!
Do u have a video describing the apollo twin x interface compatible with a windows? And if not what we can do?
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
I don’t have a video tutorial about the Apollo, but Universal Audio has some great resources! Check out these videos: www.uaudio.com/blog/console-getting-started/
Ye ive wanted the same like piano slash pad but its quiet a bit some money, but im used to in music school using a launchpad for the drums and a keyboard for the music, and ik the launchpad is like 109 but there are really good 50 bucks keyboards so ill try going for that instead if it works.
this is what a structured explanition. Thanks's Kyle
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Dewa. Thanks for watching!
@dewaadrian
Жыл бұрын
@@AudioUniversity my pleasure
i have shure sv 200 dynamic mic ..how is it for recording in Ableton ?? if you have any suggestion please let me know..
Can you make a video how you mix the vocal with the beat, so it gets the same "tone" and sound professional?
I have a Mono Source with pair of speakers, On an amplifier, I have to put Mono+ to LR+ and Mono- to LR- it's that correct? Thx. : )
I haven't invested in studio monitors and continue to use my Bluetooth speakers 2.1 for the sound. Any reason I should give up a good speakers for specialized studio monitors?
Please do I need a sound cad and wats it used for
I like the computer monitor set up you have. Are you using 2 of the same Dell monitors on an arm?
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes - they are 27” Dell 4K monitors mounted on a single stand.
hello my friend, is it not easier to use hardware gear instead of PC as the software may not be easy to use as the gear, what do you think?
Don't pass over Reaper. Completely free until you start commercial work. Great vid. Thnx.
Bro pls make a video on mic preamp why I need that I already have 2i2 , but i chat with some people and they suggest me try it
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
There are 2 mic preamps built-in to the 2i2. External mic preamps just offer a variety of tone and perhaps more power.
Another fantastic video as always man. One counterpoint I'd like to make however on your saying "you can't go wrong with either microphone option", in certain circumstances I might disagree. In the case where one could afford either or even in the case where someone could afford a higher quality condenser, I think it's important to consider the recording environment one has available to them. If someone only has access to a space with uncontrollable noise conditions (ie unfinished basement with ac/furnace/noisy pipes, apartment by busy street etc), and they're not able to compensate with proper treatment/isolation, then I think in any budgetary case that person would always be far better off going with a quality dynamic mic. Personally when I'm toying with a casual personal project at home, especially during winter when the furnace is blasting through the vents, I'll go with a 58 or 7b every time and get a much better sound than if I had reached for any objectively "nicer" LD condenser. That aside, in a room where acoustics are adequate then I'd definitely agree that you couldn't go wrong with either mic type!
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for leaving this comment, Kai! Going with a tighter polar pattern mic like the Shure SM57 could definitely help in those situations. Great point.
Kia Ora Kyle & all those that read and reply to comments. First time studio setup here. Trying to pick the best single mic for bass, amp cabs (bass and guitar), acoustic instruments and haha possibly singing. What are your thoughts about the Shure SM7B ? I know that you recommended the two and or one or the other. Thoughts?? Bye for now.
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
I think the SM7B would work well for everything you’ve listed, except acoustic guitar. I’d lean more toward a more sensitive microphone for acoustic instruments.
Hi, At this point I actually have a decent beginners studio set up. If I want to record a music video (myself playing guitar against something like band in a box and want to then be able to edit the audio in my DAW (cakewalk) so I can add reverb, compression etc.. Then I want to output everything into one file for my you tube page. and I want the video and audio to still be sync'd. I would think recording the video and audio simultaneously as a single two track, audio and video file would be the best way to do this. Can you do a tutorial in the recording of this audio-video file o is there a better way to do this? Thank you.
For instruments recorded together, I recommend a mixing table before the usb sound device. I prefer my computer not to be connected to internet and using Air, Wifi, Bluetooth. As I use old material softwares older are not usable in later versions Of Apple nor Windows systems. So for a beginner you better buy all new at the same time, hardwares as softwares, or All older being compatible together. That's makes me having three sound hardwares, four computers, from windows 95, to Win Seven and two Apple with two incompatibles systems with recent softwares. I have keyboards from the eighties, as recent midi 88 heavy piano keys, and two as not having midi or memory inside. '' the sound must go on '' I'm not interested in technical aspects, but the sounds I can play, and some of them can be find only on some particular synths, or conceptual virtual instruments. In that case so my installation is more delicate, separate two amps, two mixing tables, effects racks, some recording softwares, different in win and apple, and more virtual instruments opened at the same time on different computers, screens and keyboards. In future I will buy some synths by Berhinger, wich are very good remakes of legendar synths and mostly in rack's size so more tiny and easy to use. I have some microphones, one is a dynamic, the others are large membrane one in USB, useful for direct connection to computers. My Headphones and loudspeakers are old, but I have the choice between two pairs of LP, and three Head phones. I support only those who cover the ears, so i've an other chinese one I prefer to them. Around the world most people listen music in mp3 with their smartphone!...they as not have good stereophony , so sometimes, we are the own listening our music in good conditions. Sad!
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing your perspective on this!
What’s that table from and laptop holder
I have a question. I recently purchased the mk2. At the present time, the only laptop I have has 6g rams & 500g . I know it is said it should be the minimum of 8g. Can I get away with 6 until I purchase a better laptop & desktop? Also I recently tried to install the Arturia MK2 package and just get a blank screen every time I go to the download & register page.
Hello I really appreciate your video. I am à singer and I don’t know how to play instruments. Can I use this with to sing instrumentals already done? I would appreciate to get your thoughts on this please. Thanks
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Yes. An audio interface can be used to record singing also. You will need a microphone and an audio interface. Alternatively, you can use a USB microphone.
@adelekabore9367
Жыл бұрын
@@AudioUniversity Alright I got it. Thanks so much
I'm surprised you don't include a mixer in your recommendations.
why was reaper not included since it's free, and why was audition left out? curious.
Bro I appreciate your work....And iam glad to see your videos..💗🤩 ..I am beginner film maker ... And I want to know how to record ADR and how to edit ... cause iam bad at sound designing 🥲 can you plzz help me
First!!!! The best KZreadr music ever
@AudioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sergio!
Can someone explain to me the differences with audio interfaces? Do the more expensive ones make your recording sound more professional?