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You can copy me and take all the guesswork. If there is one thing I can do is to build a recording studio at home starting from scratch for very little money.

It's hard when you're first starting, I know. You are confused about what to buy, what you can get free, if the components are compatible with each other, if you're gonna have to buy anything else for this or that gadget works correctly.

It can be very frustrating. Let me tell you a little story about an experience I had when starting out, and see if it sounds familiar.

Forget the home studio EXPERTS

I did some research online and decided that I needed a new MIDI device, or a MIDI cable to connect my existing keyboard. I did not know that. So I went to a music store "good reputation". I asked the two vendors that I needed, and do you know what I found? They knew even less than me! I was thrown under which they had never heard of. I was shocked and dismayed.

Then I went to another, even to store most famous music, and asked about the MIDI device I almost decided to buy. But I had a question ... whether or not I needed a new sound card. This salesman acted like he knew exactly what he was talking about when he said: "The sound card has nothing to do with it. "

Even I knew it was not right. So I decided I had to go it alone.

The School of DIY Home Recording

By trial and error (and without the help of anyone, music stores!) I finally built a really cheap and high-functioning home recording studio starting on your computer.

Here's what I use and recommend to all beginners looking to start:

Dear Multi Track Recording Software

Software home recording studio, which is the foundation of your studio is very important. Get the bad, and you'll be stuck not being able to do much (Free stuff), or may not be able to understand and use easily (the expensive stuff). The one I use is easy, cheap, and feature rich. This is the winning combination, people, and I have met once in my research.

Good Home Recording Studio USB Microphone

The microphone is the most important factor. Most of them require additional equipment simply to use it with your computer. I know a great one who is a USB plug and play pattern (rare), very high quality, and also serves as an interface Audio for your guitar or other instruments.

Cheap MIDI controller with lots of features

Finally, the MIDI device. It is not necessary if you just want to play guitar and sing, as the records disconnected or something. But if you want to add virtual instruments in your mix, and control of all parts easily via a keyboard, then you need one of these. And I will personally say that this is the coolest piece of equipment you can get for your studio. Very addictive and fun to play with. If you do not think you need it now, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it after having used it for a couple of weeks!

About the Author

Here are the 3 components of a beginner home recording studio I recommend:

#1. Microphone - Samson G Track USB Microphone and Audio Interface

#2. MIDI Controller - M-Audio Axiom 25-Key MIDI Controller

#3. FREE DOWNLOAD: Download Mixcraft Free for your beginner home recording studio today!

Thanks so much for reading,

Marissa Steele

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Hosa MIDI Cable $13.49 Hosa MID-310BK Midi Cable Black 10ft.

Monster Cable MIDI Female to MIDI Female Inline Cable Coupler Black $14.95 Monster Cable MIDI Female to MIDI Female Inline Cable Coupler Black

Monster Cable Midi Female To Midi Female Inline Cable Coupler Black $14.95 Monster Cable MIDI Female to MIDI Female Inline Cable Coupler Black

Hosa 7-Pin Phantom MIDI Cable $16.62 Hosa 7-Pin Phantom MIDI Cable

Rocktron 5-Pin To 7-Pin MIDI Cable $18.99 Rocktron 5-Pin To 7-Pin MIDI Cable

Rocktron RMM900 7-Pin MIDI Cable $18.95 Rocktron RMM900 7-Pin MIDI Cable

Hosa MIDI Cable 5 Foot $5.99 Hosa MIDI Cable 5 Foot

Hosa MIDI Cable 10 Foot $6.99 Hosa MIDI Cable 10 Foot

Rocktron Rmm900 7-Pin Midi Cable $24 Rocktron RMM900 7-Pin MIDI Cable

Hosa 7-Pin Phantom Midi Cable $11.1 Hosa 7-Pin Phantom MIDI Cable

Hosa Midi Cable 10 Foot $6.99 Hosa MIDI Cable 10 Foot

Hosa Midi Cable 5 Foot $5.99 Hosa MIDI Cable 5 Foot

Rocktron 5-Pin To 7-Pin Midi Cable $18.99 Rocktron 5-Pin To 7-Pin MIDI Cable

Livewire Midi1 1Ft Midi Cable $8.97 In Store Clearance LIVEWIRE MIDI1 1FT MIDI CABLE

Cable Car at the Aiguille Du Midi $39.99 Cable Car at the Aiguille Du Midi - Giclee Print

ALESIS USB-MIDI CABLE MIDI-TO-USB CABLE $39.99 The USB MIDI Cable makes it easy to connect any MIDI instrument to your Mac or PC via USB. The AudioLink Series USB cable receives and outputs MIDI signal thanks to its internal interface. The USB-MIDI Cable connects plug-and-play to your Mac or PC for an all-in-one USB-MIDI solution. The USB MIDI Cable makes it easy to connect any MIDI instrument to your Mac or PC via USB. The AudioLink Series USB cable receives and outputs MIDI signal thanks to its internal interface. The USB-MIDI Cable connects plug-and-play to your Mac or PC for an all-in-one USB-MIDI solution. … Specifications: Control virtually any MIDI-compliant software Turn any device with MIDI output into a USB-MIDI controller Plug-and-play, class-compliant USB for Mac and PC Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately) 6-foot length (1.8 meter) Compatible with most Mac and Windows class-compliant drivers and software   System Requirements Mac: OS X 10.1 or later PC: Windows XP or Vista USB port

USB MIDI Cable Interface Keybord PC Recording Adapter 5pcs/lot $32.63 USB MIDI Cable, usb midi interface

Hosa Technology 5' MIDI Cable $6.99 Extend the reach of your MIDI device with this 5' MIDI cable that features a 5-pin connector.

USB Midi Cable $13.44 SpecificationType: USB Cable Port: USB Length (cm): 10 Weight (kg): 0.172Package Contents1 x USB Midi Cable Set

Hosa Technology 10' MIDI Cable $6.99 Extend the reach of your MIDI devices with this 10' cable that features a 5-pin connector.

Monster Cable / Monster Cable M MIDI-12 MIDI Cable / 600212 $27.34 Monster Cable - Monster Cable M MIDI-12 MIDI Cable - 600212

Hosa Technology / Hosa MIDI Cable / MID-310BK $17.74 Hosa Technology - Hosa MIDI Cable - MID-310BK

Hosa Technology / HOSA 5FT MIDI CABLE / MID-305BK $17.03 Hosa Technology - HOSA 5FT MIDI CABLE - MID-305BK

Live Wire Dual MIDI Cable 3 Meters $14.99 Live Wire Dual MIDI Cable 3 Meters

Planet Waves MIDI Cable 5 ft $19.49 Planet Waves MIDI Cable 5 ft

Planet Waves MIDI Cable 10 ft $12.49 Planet Waves MIDI Cable 10 ft

Planet Waves MIDI Cable 2 ft $15.99 Planet Waves MIDI Cable 2 ft

Hosa MID-315 15 Foot Midi Cable $10.99 Hosa MID-315 15 Foot Midi Cable

Live Wire MIDI Cable Black 20 Foot $8.99 Live Wire MIDI Cable Black 20 Foot

Planet Waves Midi Cable 10 Ft $11.56 Planet Waves MIDI Cable 10 ft

Live Wire Dual Midi Cable 3 Meters $14.99 Live Wire Dual MIDI Cable 3 Meters

Live Wire Midi Cable Black 20 Foot $9.99 Live Wire MIDI Cable Black 20 Foot