How to Record a Song on Computer (Simple Explanation)
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
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Here's a simplified explanation of how to record a song on your computer. I go over the very basics of what type of microphone to use, which recording software to use (free), and which instruments to record first. Keepin' it simple, my friends.
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I'm on the same path bro. Great job.
I'm a drummer but play a little guitar now.
How about the "Boo Fighters" nah I should rehash my old bands name "KNUCKLE SANDWICH", always loved that name. Seriously though, I'm undecided on learning the bass and doing vocals. Definitely writing lyrics at least...
one suggestion: Generally we record a scratch with the whole band together, then we go again with each individual instrument. At the end just delete the scratch and we r done :)
How often is the scratch better than the multitracked version?😁
Neil Burnett depends how tight your band plays. And how well the mix is I presume.
I never knew Audacity had a metronome feature, bless your soul.
+NotACZcamsr Indeed it does. Nice little feature.
Well, it's really just a plugin that renders a file, but does the job. I prefer a nice integrated metronome in a DAW so you can quickly change things, but by all means you should work with whatever you have
Unpretentious and informative.
True❤💕
Its actually exactly what in looking for!?
I like how you assume I’m in a band and have friends
(Edit) thanks for the likes
I know right
Hahaha bro you made me laugh!!
Haha! That is just too funny! Love it!
I like how he assumes I am a musician
@@quincyd7356 i like how he assumes i exist
THIS WAS THE BEST EXPLANATION BY FAR ON CZcams
This is the first audio recording tutorial which I SHOULD have watched!
Clear, logical, simple, very well produced.
New liker and subber here!
Your brake down of the home recording process was Simple Perfect! Unambiguous at its finest!! I have lost count of the many videos I've watched in trying to retrieve solid inception fundamentals. Your video allowed me to free my mind from all of the convoluted and over explained information I've gathered from videos in the past. You partitioned the process perfect for me and I truly thank you for that my friend. Cheers 🍻 !!!
This is an oldie but a goodie. Love this dude. Been a fan for a long time and will continue to be.
This video is just flat out great. Unlike all the other videos, u actually describe it good and give ur own ideas
Right!? Why is everyone do negative
Why am i watching this, i'm a producer
Nice video btw.
SpreadLove Some re-reading over the basics are pretty essential, like i, have been on hiatus for a week and forgot how to hit record.
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good for you
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By far one of the better instruction videos. Didn't waste much time with unnecessary chat and a synopsis of one's life story. Thanks. I'll watch other videos when necessary.
This is what I call actual quality content!!
YES. Thank you soo much. Perfect timing dude.
+Gavin Fairley You making some tunes?
This is awesome man. Appreciate the thoroughness and straightforward directions!
Thanks a lot for this video!
I'm starting a band and in 9th grade so I was unsure of how to do this.
It was very helpful and I think I can follow the instructions clearly and understand them.
He makes so much sense..!! No too much of intro!! Straight to the point 🤗🤗
Thank you sooooo much!! This was definitely simple and clear as water. Awesome dude, thanks!!
+Laura Iñiguez sweet! You're welcome
Unlike our Pond water! I bought 12 beautifully colourful Goldfish and very carefully placed them into our pond. Unfortunately there has been no sign of them since Monday/Tuesday! Where are they?
Thank you my friend!! For months I've been trying to freestyle the tempo in audacity but now I know you can generate a click track!
+Sam Wilkins Rock on!
I usually get lost in these type of videos. I finally feel like I can do this now! Thanks for the info and simplifying the process
Thank you so much. I just couldn't imagine how to start recording in a serious way until this video. Thank you.
Although I don't record songs, this video was very simple yet comprehensive, which I found entertaining to watch.
+addison kwong Well I'm glad it was at least entertaining even though it doesn't directly apply to you. :)
I’m using GarageBand for this on my MacBook Air with the overdubbing on my Zingyou-007 mic and my guitar. Great video!!
Thank you so much. I'm a solo song writer and getting my songs from just me playing and singing to actual finished, recorded songs has been a massive barrier for me.
Ah i didnt know it was this easy ❤❤❤ god bless u. Coming up with music videos ❤❤❤
Thanks a bunch for your great video. You make it easy to follow for beginner recordists like myself and it's a great help.
finding this type of video on youtube from a longtime
finally got all my answers..
phew...
Glad I could answer your questions, Deepanshu.
Best tutorial have found in over two years of searching. THANK YOU.
you haven't wasted a second of my time and given all relevant info I need. Thumbs up to this dude!!
Awesome explanation I’m anxious to record now.
Nice video for absolute beginners. I would just like to add, in place of the metronome track, the band can first try to do a "rough" recording of everyone jamming/playing the song as they would normally would. Doesnt have to be high quality, just good enough that everyone is content with the tempo, timings, etc. Then the drummer, or who ever records first can use that as a guide. That way, it would still be pretty organic, not too robotic like playing with a fixed tempo, and the drummer would have better idea on where he actually is in the song. That's because i have jammed and recorded some artist who sometimes use certain words in the lyrics as queues on what they are going to do next.
Never knew so much radness could be derived from a single video!
This was a really helpful video, seeing I have spent the last few days trying to record, not knowing which order to use to record.
Thanks Threep. Iv been using Audacity for quite some time myself now too besides, ( & I have the BLUE Snowball Mic) and you taught me something new regarding how to create a Click Track on it...So I paused your vid and brought up Audacity, created the click track and grabbed my Guitar and started playing a song Ive composed, its done except I still have to Record it , then of course afterwards Mix & Master.I see you are wearing the Auudio Technicas.btw, I got the same exact type based on your recommendation when I was inquiring with you earlier this year, I bought them in July-August this year. The ATH M50X. Thanks for everything. hazppy Holidays. Glad to see you making more Vids brother GOD Bless & Cheers
+Jimmy SantAngelo Thanks for the reply Jimmy! Happy holidays my friend.
C-Threep Right On Threep Thanks Man
Thank you so much for this video. I’m in a band with my friends and we’re only sophomores in high school so we’re broke. This video helped out a lot
Thank you for this video. I just downloaded Audacity. Of course, I have many more questions but you did answer the basic ones that I had. I got lucky and purchased an M-Audio 2x2 at the local thrift store for $15, which made me very happy. Now I just need a couple more instruments and a good mic.
I got stuck and have been putting off my overdubbing recording because I couldn't figure out how to sync the tempo of all the different tracks together. Learning that you can add a metronome track solves that problem. Thank you so much!
Thanks a ton......worth every minute ✌️
Thanks a lot. Everything i wanted to know is explained. Thank you so much.
You're welcome
This video is superb! This explained me things NEATLY which I was curious about for a long time.
I've been playing since 1968, toured for years as a sideman, played on studio projects, taught. blah blah blah. I am 67, which makes me an old school analog guy.in a digital world which is why I am here.
I am grateful that you put everything I need to know on a video that is geared towards an absolute "beginner". I've watched enough videos to know what's good and what's not ....yours is excellent. Thanks1
Just wanna say thanks man.... you’re really helping so many musicians make great music without talking for hours about random things.
"Like, ideal mic placement for every instrument, ever."
C-Threep, my Friend, your explanation of the Over-dubbing recording process was pretty lucid. Thank you.
This was a really helpful video, especially for me wanting to record drums but only having one mic!
Thank you very much!
Great tutorial! Thanks. Could you also teach us how to record video along with the audio? so that each track shows up in a separate window in the video?
Where have you been all my life?
Your vdo is exactly what I've been looking for.
Thank you.
Well explained and simplified. Much appreciated ,as I am baffled by most technical things !
also if the drummer or whatever is having a hard time laying down the first track why don't they just record one take of the whole song together to play off of.
exactly
because wasn't the whole point to get it perfectly 'on the beat' - hence the reason drums are going first?
Total begginner here.... but that's what i got from the video
I think the most important thing isn't covered at all. If all the instruments start at the same time, how do you know when to begin playing? Does every drummer click his sticks together in the studio? There has to be a professional "sound engineer" way to start a song suddenly.
Let the click track play for a bar, then start playing your instrument when recording. Then the next instrument do the same. When you delete click track all instruments will start at the same time.
So much helpful. Was longing so much for such video.
Excellent! Thank you for showing us clear simple recommendations. I think I can do this now! 👍
Your explaination at its best.. really, i understood better than other videos
Thank you I tried recording with mobile but all the tracks turned out each one a second slower than the last
@@BuddhaofBlackpool yes I got an audio box and downloaded software to my laptop and I’ve been recording and it works great
Well explained made simple to understand .keep up the good work.
Thank you so much my friend! This has been a factor of frustration has been lifted. I have been struggeling with this for years! Your explanation is a great help .
Great tutorial mate! Will this work for garage band?
Josh Elias yes it will
Garage band is not very good but I guess it would work
Mas Max Are you stupid? Garage band is better than audacity.
you didnt show vocal recording and finally how the song would be on listen after combining all.
Fantastically simple and inexpensive suggestions. I have ProTools and I record with that, but I am always looking for simple ways to record that don't involve tons of expensive computer gear and costly Digital Audio Workspace (DAW) software. Your video is really great. Thanks.
Thanks for this, despite playing guitar and writing songs for about 27 years, I'm only now beginning to record. This was most helpful. Added the Blue Yeti, a mic stand, and cables to my Amazon list to purchase soon. Thank you again!
Keith, you're awesome. Enjoy the wonderful world of recording your own music. Let me know if you have questions in the future.
then how to record video in a part
im also wondering :(
this
For the guys wondering how to record the video part, it's simple....
Play your audio track in background and act like you are playing the instrument or singing the song (playing you audio track in background is important because it'll help you maintain the tempo). Then just record every single instrument and vocals one by one with any decent camera....
That's how you record a music video.....
And for the editing stuff, there are so many softwares (premiere pro, final cut Pro, or if you are a beginner then wondershare filmora will do the job).
Just align your video tracks with each other, and put the background music, and you're done
@@SaiyamVerma thank you
@@bernfort89 no problem
When I press record in audacity it wants to record after the metronome on the same track
Add a new track, and make sure you’ve selected that one when you record
@@tedwardbrownington4231 me too...and i dont hesr the metronome playing.
First time I have a tutorial on the Topic shared. You are great. I need more than ever
The best part is not only the great info given, but this videos comment section has become a thread helping others make music. Love it!
Heck yeah!
What about video recording?
How to also put in a video with the sound?
Kingkong 007 that's with editing software, once the song is done make it mp3 and record the video
mauro acevedo how to make it mp3
King Zay once you are done save the file as .mp3
For the guys wondering how to record the video part, it's simple....
Play your audio track in background and act like you are playing the instrument or singing the song (playing you audio track in background is important because it'll help you maintain the tempo). Then just record every single instrument and vocals one by one with any decent camera....
That's how you record a music video.....
And for the editing stuff, there are so many softwares (premiere pro, final cut Pro, or if you are a beginner then wondershare filmora will do the job).
Just align your video tracks with each other, and put the background music, and you're done
Kingkong 007 o
“Over-the-ear headphones that go over your ears”
Finally! After watch almost 10 videos, you were the only one who that really helped me! Great video, great information! Thank you very much! Toppp👌🏻👍🏼
GREAT video. Easy explanation. Direct and clear steps on what and how much to spend upon just starting. Exactly what us newbies need. Thank you!
How to delete metronome sound in a track after a whole song
Select the track and press del in keyboard
@@Vignesh-mh6if thanks bro
Bro how about uhm how to record guitar part by part or for example you will record the verse first and then next the pre chorus. Like that bro.
Just mute it Simon.
How to make a multiscreen video ????????
For the guys wondering how to record the video part, it's simple....
Play your audio track in background and act like you are playing the instrument or singing the song (playing you audio track in background is important because it'll help you maintain the tempo). Then just record every single instrument and vocals one by one with any decent camera....
That's how you record a music video.....
And for the editing stuff, there are so many softwares (premiere pro, final cut Pro, or if you are a beginner then wondershare filmora will do the job).
Just align your video tracks with each other, and put the background music, and you're done
Saiyam Verma that's not what he asked dumb ass
@@joshfaye3300 Josh Rhode you even know anything?
I told everything you need to do in that comment.
And it's same for a multiscreen video as well.
Saiyam Verma you're comment didn't say shit about a multi screen video. Shut yp
Editing
Perfect..... simple, practical, to the point...great job, keep up the good work
Thank you soo much! I came across this years ago and recently was trying to warm up on Audacity and couldn't figured it out until I came across ur video. God bless!
why cant i hear my voice after i record ?????????
You did not select the correct audio input my friend
YOU didn't select the right output
You forgot to buy a microphone and talked directly into the usb-port.
Unfortunately you are deaf, life can be cruel.
Maybe your deaf man...
Audacity sucks. It has latency
GUSTTAVO AARON it’s free
Latency is not a software issue, your mic and or audio interface is not recording correctly sometimes the audio interface has a button that says "direct monitor" that gets rid of the latency instantly
also you can modify the latency on the preference tab
so what software would you prefer?
Mayoor Rasiah i prefer Ableton live 9 but its subjective i recommend mastering audacity first tho
Bruh I’m high key thinking about just doing this to get my music ideas out... they’ve been locked inside my head for so long. Thanks man.
Good Luck mate
I'm searching for video like this from long time. I found finally. Thank you so much this is very helpful 👍👍
Your videos are so good. Really well explained and informative. Honestly the best explanation of the process I've ever heard.
loved your channel Bro. I have full confidence that you'll go far......Thanks for the help to my band!!!!
Liked the explanation, calm voice, examples. Thanks for this great work!
Thanks for this. I have put this off for so long but your straightforward advice is first class! I feel ready to make a start! Cheers!
This helps ALOT.... Like THANK YOU !! Even if its an old video but its better than alot of other new videos . Thanks for the tips !
this is exactly what my band were looking for!!!
thanks a lot man.....you fixed out our problem,,,
thank you so so much, I honestly was asking everyone I knew about this and no one knew a thing, this video is EXACTLY what I needed, now i need to start practicing again and record :D
+Rey Kan Awesome, glad I could help, Rey!
Man this is one of the most helpful video
well thanks,i am a stater and wanted to know about how to record instruments on my PC.this vid helped me very much ... thnks
Thank you so much for this video! It answered all my questions and saved me a lot of money by recommending an USB mic.
Honestly man you're one of my favorite channels, ever.
+Nelson Moncada Really? Thank you! That means a lot to me. I'll try not to let you down.
+C-Threep Same here :D
Best tutorial video, thanks for the video!
One of the best video till now... seriously👌👌😊😊
The only useful music channel! Love this channel!
This In the Best Simple tutorial i've ever had. Thanks.
informative, big help for people like me who started on recording thru audacity. thank you bro
Dude, thank you . this info helps so much just starting out to record my work. Thank you.
Thanks a ton, can't wait to try this out
Hey, thank you so much for this video! Recording has always been so intimidating, but this makes me feel a lot better.
Sweet, have fun!
Great video!
very nicely explained!
Just subscribed my man!!!
Your explanation is clear and very good. 👍
Very good tips. Thanks a lot bro