If you've been messing around with Audacity or GarageBand and are ready to take the next step in laying down some music, Lifehacker Australia has a simple list of must-have tools for a beginner recording studio.
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This list sets a goal at $1,000, but you can likely get in for much, much less depending on your needs and what you already have lying around. I personally put a small one together a few years ago for easily less than $200. You probably don't want to spend too much from the get-go—especially if this is more of a hobby. Certain things on the list (like a $150 MIDI keyboard) are probably unnecessary for lots of folks, and other items (like a nice pair of headphones and speakers) are things that you may very well have already.
On the other side of the coin are the things you really do want, like a good audio interface for plugging in your mics and intstruments. You also definitely want a condenser microphone, which is built for studio recording (rather than a cheaper dynamic mic, which is the kind of microphone used for live performances). And, of course, don't neglect your space: you probably won't sink a ton of money to it, but the space in which you record will have a huge impact on how the final product sounds, and you should make sure you've set it up optimally. Hit the link to read more, and if you've got your own home studio setup, share your expertise in the comments.
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