RyanJ Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Hey there guys. So I was wondering if anybody here knows anything about creating music for mixtapes or CD's. My friend is 15 and he's trying to take the path of being a rapper. Must I see, he's not bad but there's of course improvement. I was wondering if anybody can give me on suggestions on the best laptops to use, mics, audio interfaces, etc. This is going to be a budget studio build, so don't expect to respond with thousands of dollars of equipment. Anyways, I know a little bit of info about music making, and here's what we're probably going to get. Laptop: Dell XPS 15 Mic: MXL V67g Audio Interface: TASCAM US-144mkII Programs: Reaper / Audacity / Fruity Loops XXL Studio Headphones: N/A (Know any cheap but good headphones, please let me know This is pretty much what we were looking at. I was wondering if this could put out a decent good sounding mixtape where I could slap in my car and it would sound like a regular song. If anybody has any other suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated. Quote MOB-MOBILE: 2005 Honda Accord 5-Speed System: (1) Sundown Audio SA-15 (1) MB Quart ONX1.1500D (1) Kenwood KDC-248U Speakers: -Rear Dash: (2) Clarion SRQ6932R 6x9's SOLD New MOB-MOBILE: 2011 G37S Sedan System:TBD Instagram (18+) : DabsWitaBudget415 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Programs are programs, the acoustics set up in the recording area will be infinitely more important in creating a great end product. Sometimes its easier to produce your own tracks and then record in a professional studio. I have my own of both and use Pro Tools to create my tracks. Quote Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanJ Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Programs are programs, the acoustics set up in the recording area will be infinitely more important in creating a great end product. Sometimes its easier to produce your own tracks and then record in a professional studio. I have my own of both and use Pro Tools to create my tracks. Well of course. I don't want to put the mic in a closet because then it sounds like we're recording in a box, which in the end, we pretty much are. We'll probably try and get a reflection filter but if we can't, then maybe just get some foam and put it all around the room, etc etc. I can't get pro tools due to money, but I do have Reaper. I just don't have an audio interface to use to try it out. Quote MOB-MOBILE: 2005 Honda Accord 5-Speed System: (1) Sundown Audio SA-15 (1) MB Quart ONX1.1500D (1) Kenwood KDC-248U Speakers: -Rear Dash: (2) Clarion SRQ6932R 6x9's SOLD New MOB-MOBILE: 2011 G37S Sedan System:TBD Instagram (18+) : DabsWitaBudget415 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthsouthproductionsNC Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 The reason it sound like your in a box is unwanted freq are bouncing of the walls and going back into the mic causing comb filtering. Anytime you record in any room Comb filtering is always an issue. Foam will help but not fix the issue. You can use an EQ to sweep thru the freq and find unwanted wishy wahy sounds and noises that shouldnt be in what ever you recording. EQ is for correcting what can not be fixed from proper mic placement and other setup issues. Once you get the bad out you can then use the EQ to boost or cut freq for the sound you want. I understand being on a budget is your biggest issue but it is possible to get decent recording out of a closet since many home studios do the very same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecco Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Just make sure that the mic can pick up the voice well without having unwanted tones and sounds in the vocals. You can always add effects like reverb and an echo in FL Studio, and making beats isn't hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inm Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) sorry for offering a fucking cheap and easy way to do it until he can get something better, fuck. Edited November 15, 2011 by imnotmikal Quote On 2/28/2013 at 2:52 PM, Chaise said: "Now spread your butt cheeks so I can zap your asshole." 2008 Subaru Forester XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbullninja Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Pick a closet (or small room) and cover the walls in egg crates, and put the mic in there for recording. This will cut out most background noise and echos. What is this hustle and flow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inm Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) sorry for offering a fucking cheap and easy way to do it until he can get something better, fuck. Edited November 15, 2011 by imnotmikal Quote On 2/28/2013 at 2:52 PM, Chaise said: "Now spread your butt cheeks so I can zap your asshole." 2008 Subaru Forester XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baydestrian Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 My friends don't use anything in the tiny closet and it turns out like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caALnqetWOo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DJsSiN0Wis Quote 2015 Mazda 6 JVF Customz 4.0 Proto 15>Wolfram W4500 @ .5ohm 2 Sundown Neo 6.5 + 2 CT Meso Tweeters (Front) x Kicker KS6.5 (Rear)>JL Audio VX400/4i NSB-AMG35 (front) / 40ah Lithium Headway (Rear) built by Erni Audio & Electrical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Yeah, it sounds like it. Quote Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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