How to Create Your Dream Recording Studio at Home?

Music artists these days do not depend on expensive recording studios anymore, since they can create their own studio at home. Find out the essentials of a studio.

The music industry is constantly flourishing with a huge number of emerging independent music artists and it has been only possible due to the advancement of hardware and software technologies in music. A handful of online tools hardware accessories and music equipment are now available to the masses and so, most music artists these days opt for a home studio rather than going to a recording studio where they need to pay by the hour. Investing in home studio allows gaining more the crucial time that you need to spend in the studio for making music.

Creating your ‘dream studio setup’ will take much time and effort to build but it will be a cost-effective choice in the long run that allows gaining more precious studio time. If you are an independent music artist as well as looking forward to creating your own home studio, here are some essential elements to create your studio setup.

How much does it cost to create an ‘In-home Studio’?

Let’s be honest here! The budget is the first concern for most emerging music artists as they are not earning much at the beginning of their musical career and takes time to build popularity in the market which is already competitive with the presence of many other music artists. Therefore, it is vital to have a rough idea of your investment for the home studio before you actually build it.

A basic studio setup includes a microphone, studio headphones, a DAW, an audio interface, a laptop, and many other pieces of equipment that can cost you somewhere around  $500–$1,500. However, if you are willing to create a more high-quality setup for better music creation, it can cost you double; somewhere around $3,000 or more.

7 Essential Elements for Your Home Studio

While you can always expand your music studio with more equipment and instruments, the initial setup would require some of the essential elements without which you can’t produce the finished product.

    • A Computer or Laptop

Having a computer or a laptop with ample storage and processing power is required in order to actively run audio software, digital produce, and save files into storage. When it comes to the choice of device, there is no preference for musicians as someone with talent can produce music with anything. Whether you have a PC or a Mac, ensure that it has at least 8 GB RAM which is a basic requirement for running multiple audio software smoothly. You should also have enough storage of 2 TB or more to save your audio samples and finished products.

    • Audio Production Software

There are mainly three kinds of audio software that you would require to create music.

DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) – This software helps to record, edit, and mix your samples for music. It is available in various price options. Some of the best DAWs are Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, and many others. 

Music Production Software – This software comes after DAW and is comprised of samplers, synthesizers, and effect plug-ins. Everyone can use this software including a producer, a composer, or a sound designer as it comes with a huge library full of samples.

Mixing and Mastering Software – Mixing and mastering software helps to reach the fine finishing offered by the professionals. Ozone 10, Neutron 4, etc are some of the best in the market.

    • Audio Interface

An audio interface is like the control room of your home studio that helps to connect your computer with the other devices in your studio such as instruments, microphones, and speakers. It is the transformer where analog signals turn into digital signals received by the computer. KOMPLETE AUDIO offers a wide collection of audio interfaces for all kinds of music artists.

    • MIDI Controller

Since you will be playing your software to create your music at the studio, it is better to have a MIDI controller at home that helps to connect with your computer and allows you to pay for the software. There are mainly two types of controllers, namely a MIDI keyboard and a MIDI sampler which offers a fun way to produce music.

    • Headphones and Studio Monitors

You definitely to listen to what you are making and that is the way how you can understand the perspective of the audience. Having a good-quality studio headphone is a must, and so is the monitor. A good set of mixing headphones along with studio monitors can help to produce music with a professional quality that attracts everyone. They are specially designed to produce a flat and neutral frequency which offers the perfect essence of recording and mixing. Monitors and headphones can help you make informed decisions with better accuracy.

    • Microphones, Cables, and Others

For a home studio, you would need one to two microphones to record vocals and instruments. However, you can install more based on your needs. There are different kinds of microphones for different kinds of music and instruments. You need to opt for something that comes with dynamic features and a powerful condenser. In order to connect the instruments digitally you need cables and a variety of them. However, you cannot turn your studio into a jungle of chords so, it is better if you cover the floor and the chords with a carpet and use stands to keep the instruments aligned in their positions without taking too much space.

    • Acoustic Room Treatment

Room treatment is a vital part of making a studio. You need to effectively use your space by reducing reverberations and echoes which helps to record music with clarity. A noise-proof room with diffusers, panels, and bass traps can help to find the sweet spot. You can also use blankets, towels, and other soft materials to create more insulation and music with clarity.

Bottom Line

The aforementioned elements can help to create a home studio where you can create and record all kinds of music. With an innovative and creative mind, you can turn your home studio into a lab where musical genius like you can work with complete freedom.