Recording Your Own Music: A Step-By-Step Guide for Musicians
Learn how to record, edit and mix your own songs at home in this comprehensive beginner-friendly music production course
4.77 (492 reviews)
2 831
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4.5 hours
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Dec 2020
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$74.99
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What you will learn
Set up an audio interface to work seamlessly with your computer and REAPER digital audio workstation (DAW) software
Record acoustic and electric instruments using an XLR microphone and your audio interface
Fix timing and tuning issues, compile your best takes, and edit out unwanted sections from your project
Create a release-ready final mix by using compression and EQ, adding reverb, and automating level changes
Export your final mix into your preferred digital format
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Our Verdict
This course is an excellent starting point for musicians interested in recording and producing their own songs. With detailed instructions and a systematic approach, this step-by-step guide to using REAPER DAW will help learners overcome frustrations they might have faced when setting up audio interfaces or working with music production software. Though users should be aware of the prerequisite equipment needed and limited video function coverage in REAPER, the course's practical examples, organized structure, and complementary materials make it a valuable resource for becoming proficient in home music production.
What We Liked
- Comprehensive guide to music production for beginners, covering setup, recording, editing, mixing, and exporting songs using REAPER DAW
- Detailed and clear instructions on setting up an audio interface, especially helpful for those who struggled with this in the past
- Well-structured course with balanced theory and practical examples, increasing confidence and knowledge in music production
- Useful additional materials and FX presets provided by the instructors to aid learning
Potential Drawbacks
- Some users may have already invested in music equipment—an audio interface and other instruments are required for this course
- Advanced techniques could be discussed more in-depth, potentially as separate courses for those who wish to explore further
- Limited coverage of video function in REAPER, which some users may find important for their music production workflow
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10/07/2015
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