How to Build Your Own Home Recording Studio On a Budget by Ricky Tone

Author:Ricky Tone
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: demo studio, soundproofing, recording studio equipment, vocal booth, mixing desk, speaker position, home studio
Publisher: Shaharm Publications
Published: 2016-06-10T16:00:00+00:00

10. Choosing the Best Recording Software

You will need to get your hands on some recording software after you buy a computer. The music you make will only be as good as the software you choose. With that being said, there are a few things you should consider when you are trying to make a purchase decision.

Consider Your Skill Level

If you were very new to this, it would not be a good idea to buy any programs that are too advanced. While they may have more features and produce better music, you will most likely not be able to get the hang of it right away. Also, the more advanced software programs are more expensive, so look for something in the low to moderate price range. Once you hone your skills, you can upgrade at that time.

Free Options

There are several programs out there that are available for free, but you must weigh the pros and cons before using one of them. Here is a short rundown:

Pros

1. Cost – Of course this is the main positive aspect of free software. You will not have to use any of the money you budgeted to cover the costs.

2. Development – Most free software is constantly being improved, which means that a program that is average at best can turn out to be pretty amazing at some point.

3. Power – These programs generally use much less CPU space than those that you have to pay for.

Cons

1. Features – In most cases, free software has very limited features. This is not something you would have to worry about so much if you were using a paid software program.

2. Bugs – Since these software programs are often in their development stages, there may be quite a few bugs you have to deal with.

3. Compatibility – Unfortunately, when you use free software, it is sometimes incompatible with all of your equipment. You will have to do some research to make sure that the items you use do not cancel each other out.

Always Check the Requirements

It is a very amateurish mistake to buy software without checking to see if your computer meets the system requirements. Buying software that is well priced and useless is not something that you want to deal with. Read all of the requirements carefully prior to making a purchase. That will save lots of time and frustration.

Download Free Promos

The best thing about doing this is that you can get a good idea of which program fits you best. There are reviews all over the Internet from people who have experience with many programs. None of these reviews are as useful as trying the program out for yourself. While you may not get the opportunity to use every feature while trying the demo, you can get a general idea of whether or not the software is a good fit.

Never Pirate Software

This is not only illegal, but it can be a serious liability. When you are using pirated software, there is a chance that someone has downloaded something terrible onto the file and it is waiting to corrupt your system.

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