I do a lot of Gyakusai arrangements for fun and I have a damn good variety of instruments, but my big issue is how to record. I'm not an electronic musician, so I know nothing about recording or software. The only microphone I have is an xbox 360 headset and I assure you that nothing sounds very crisp or good coming into it. I have tried.

So I'm looking to not only invest in equipment suitable to play into, but a software to record this on. I was hoping someone would be willing to guide me towards a purchase. I'm guessing you chill dudes will be more familiar with software then mics, so at least you can help me on that.

In return you will get Furio's theme. Played on a harp. With doo-wop/scat vocals.

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Ho ho, and this is where I come in.

Well first, so you're saying you are strictly "acoustic" style?

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Yup, for the most part my instruments are acoustic. I have a few electric stringed instruments, though, that I sometimes also use (although they are not in my main repertoire).

Does the specific instrument matter regarding the microphone? I play a lot of percussion.

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Alright Double H, let's see what I can do.

You see, Jaws struggled like you back in the day day. But then he discovered electric synthing and fell in love. But I still love strumming my eclectic guitar and often, so let's try to find you a cheap and effective way to record.

Most simple solution: get a job and pay for some face time at a recording studio. Yeah that's the most expensive, but dude, once you walk into one of those things, you'll know why. You get what you pay for, and their equipment is awesome in a can.

Next best thing: build your own studio. I suggest you find a place in the house that isn't occupied by a lot. Store your stuff there, get comfortable, and get the following items:
-An amp
-A noise canceling microphone (and preferably a stand)
-A noise canceling headset
-A MIDI out keyboard/Studio keyboard synthesizer (and be sure to download all the drivers it comes with)

As well, other than a good high performance computer, I would suggest Fruity Loops or Cubase for a base (or hell, even Garage Band), and Adobe Audition or Audacity for wave editing.

Now, if you're willing to spend the money, this should cost you a bit over...what, a grand? Grand and a half? But:
-You can find an amp for cheap if you know where to look.
-Mics aren't too ridiculous, but the more you pay, the better they are at noise canceling and refining.
-Gamer headsets work surprisingly well, actually! A Logitech would do the trick, for about 50 bucks too! And buy from the website--they keep sending me coupons to keep buying shit! Which I totally do because I'm an electric toy whore x]
-Oldies are still happies! My Juno keyboard was once standard for recording studios and it was only 600 dollars for today's standards, and basically does the same damn thing 83 BARGAIN!

Knock out one at a time. For your beginner garage band simple simple studio, all you need is the mic, the headset, the base program, and Audacity, a free download. The mic will pick up your acoustic sounds, Audacity will record them, you can refine the wave in there, and import it into a program like FL for proper metronome timing, and with both a noise canceling mic and headset, the ambiance should be eliminated upon recording, and if there is still any left, you'll be able to hear it in your headset.

Once you start getting complicated, it helps to have electric instruments for they have jacks which can be plugged into your MIDI out, which can plugged into your computer! Then you can record in real time and edit later.
I would also suggest you pick up on this little synth movement: it is a lot of fun, and with it, you can (if you absolutely have to) eliminate the need for acoustic backup.

Well there's some raw advice from the Jaws-man. Good luck!

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Mr. Jaws Theme you are a very cool guy. I have absolutely no idea what to say other than thank you very much.

You are the best sir, the best. I'll get started on purchasing this stuff tomorrow morning and if I need more help, I'll post in here~

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I'll be waiting, babe~ As CR's token musician, I'm always here to help.

Oh, and as an added bonus, if you DO get FL, I'll pass you my reg key and teach you the basics; how does that sound?

And please, just call me Jaws, ja?

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