How To Record Music

How to record music nowadays is within reach. With today's modern technologies, you can record music at the comfort of your home with just a click away. Of course, if you want to have better quality, you will have to do more than that. You have so many options. You can record music using cassette tape and stereo like the old fashion way, or you can record it in a professional recording studio if you have the budget.

Record Music At Home Using Your Computer

There are several things you will need to record music at home using your computer. First, you will need a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). The DAW is an important software that will allow you to record, edit, and mix your audio. You will also be needing a microphone. A good microphone will give you the best audio quality as well. But if you are not particular about it, you may use your laptop's built-in microphone. It wouldn't sound that bad. If you use a microphone, make sure that you have a microphone cable and an audio interface as well.

The Recording Process

Below are five easy steps on how to record music at home using your computer.

Step 1: Install DAW - Once you have found a DAW that is compatible with your computer, installing it should be a straightforward process.

Step 2: Connect Audio Interface - There are two cables that you need to connect, the wall plug and the USB that should connect to your computer. Check if your computer recognizes the device. 
 
Step 3 - Connect microphone - Connect the microphone to your audio interface using the XLR cable. One end should be attached to the microphone and the other end to the audio interface.
 
Step 4 - Check microphone levels - This is to make sure that there will be volume out of the mic.

Step 5 - Start Recording - go start recording your song or music.

Other Ways To Record Music 

Here are some different ways on how to record music. 

1. Record on your phone - Almost everyone today has a phone that comes with a recorder. All you have to do is click the record button and place the phone close to you the source. You may use the default recorder or download a higher-quality audio recorder in an app store.
   
2. Handheld digital recorder - Digital recorders are ideal for recording music in quiet settings or getting field recordings. You can record it straight into the recorder, play it back, and upload it to your computer in mp3 format to listen to later and share it with your friends.
   
3. Cassette tape and boombox - If you have an old model analog cassette stereo and new cassette tape, you can record your music the old-school way. Just pop in the tape, hit record, and play the music close to the input. 

Conclusion

Now go ahead, record your music and share it away!