Audio Production
GarageBand Apple’s native DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for it’s OS is a great audio editing software program, perfect for beginners and experienced musicians.
PC users can use the native Sony’s SoundForge.
Blue Microphones You’re going to need at least one good mic to start with and these mics are the best. USB or XLR, you can find a mic within your budget that not only looks great but sounds good.
We suggest the Blue Snowball because it’s capable of recording everything from vocals to electric guitars. It is a USB powered condenser mic with a three-
Another option is to use the Blue Yeti or the Blue Yeti Pro.
With multiple polar patterns (Cardioid, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional, Stereo), the Blue Yeti series microphones come in either USB or XLR connection for HD recordings. This mic is geared more towards podcasters and vocalist, another great mic for home studio recordings, just don’t forget the Shockmount or Pop Filter!
Audio Interface If you’re planning to record multiple inputs simultaneously (i.e., guitar and vocals) then you’ll need to invest in an Audio Interface like the Audiobox 2×2 by Presonus.
Featuring 2 microphone/instrument inputs with 48V phantom power, 2 balanced TRS outputs, and MIDI in/out, this USB powered interface is great for on the go recording.
Another option is to use the M-Audio Fasttrack Pro 2 Inputs and Outputs, USB Connection, 24-bit/96kHz Audio, XLR/TRS Inputs, S/PDIF Digital I/O.
If you find that 2 inputs aren’t enough for your particular recording needs, you can always upgrade to the M-Audio Fasttrack Ultra. For instance, if you’re recording a live band practice having 4 inputs could come in handy.
