XenoJin
New member
After doing some research on setting up a Home Studio/Recording Studio, I'm come into a dilema.
My current set up is as follows:
2x Guitar
1x Bass
1x Keyboard
2x Monitor Speaker
1x Computer
My ultimate aim is to be able to set up a "Home Jamming Studio", as well as being able to do Multi-track Recording when the need comes. I might consider getting a Digital Drumset in the future when I got the spare cash. I will also need 1-2 mics for vocals and backing vocals too.
Based on the setup, I will need at least 8 inputs, probably with some extra to future proof.
My initial intention is to get a mixer with a reasonable amount of inputs for all my equipments, but this brings me to a question.
If I want to to Multi Track Recording, should I just get an Audio Interface and do everything within the computer with the use of softwares, or should I get a Mixer with outputs to the computer?
After doing some research, I found out that there are Mixers that are able to connect to the computer, thus removing the need for Audio Interfaces, but I do not know how many tracks it is able to record simualtaneously. They usually do not indicate it clearly in their specifications.
There are some who say the use of the mixers is rather redundant now since there are very advanced softwares designed to act as a mixer which usually have more or better functions than a Mixer. In such cases, there is only the need for an Audio Interface, thus saving on funds on a mixer which I would probably only use it for volume control and it's limited EQ and Effects.
Some would prefer a Control Surface or a mixer as they like the "Touch and Feel" of the faders and knobs.
Are there any solutions you guys may have that is able to complement my setup?
I'd also like to mention it is a plus if I am able to "use" my setup without switching on my computer, for instances like when I just want to do practice jamming without recording.
My budget is under 1k as I do not want to spend too much money.
My current set up is as follows:
2x Guitar
1x Bass
1x Keyboard
2x Monitor Speaker
1x Computer
My ultimate aim is to be able to set up a "Home Jamming Studio", as well as being able to do Multi-track Recording when the need comes. I might consider getting a Digital Drumset in the future when I got the spare cash. I will also need 1-2 mics for vocals and backing vocals too.
Based on the setup, I will need at least 8 inputs, probably with some extra to future proof.
My initial intention is to get a mixer with a reasonable amount of inputs for all my equipments, but this brings me to a question.
If I want to to Multi Track Recording, should I just get an Audio Interface and do everything within the computer with the use of softwares, or should I get a Mixer with outputs to the computer?
After doing some research, I found out that there are Mixers that are able to connect to the computer, thus removing the need for Audio Interfaces, but I do not know how many tracks it is able to record simualtaneously. They usually do not indicate it clearly in their specifications.
There are some who say the use of the mixers is rather redundant now since there are very advanced softwares designed to act as a mixer which usually have more or better functions than a Mixer. In such cases, there is only the need for an Audio Interface, thus saving on funds on a mixer which I would probably only use it for volume control and it's limited EQ and Effects.
Some would prefer a Control Surface or a mixer as they like the "Touch and Feel" of the faders and knobs.
Are there any solutions you guys may have that is able to complement my setup?
I'd also like to mention it is a plus if I am able to "use" my setup without switching on my computer, for instances like when I just want to do practice jamming without recording.
My budget is under 1k as I do not want to spend too much money.
And the idea of interface-to-computer-to-Control Surface seems too painful to pull off for jamming live, but that could be just me.