I was going to skip this part of the set up process, but I did get 3 different emails from people asking this question so I figured I’d spend today’s class talking about it, what sort of computer do you need for your home studio?
This question can be so simple to answer and it can also be very complex, so let’s take it from the top.
For a very basic studio, all you need is the computer that you use every day. I know, when you look up home studio’s there are dudes out there with super computers that can control rocket launches AND make great tunes, but you just need one that can help you make great music. Of course your computer has to be somewhat modern, if you can run XP or Vista you are fine, and it has to have a pretty good sized hard drive and a nice amount of ram.
Why? Ram is what helps your computer run programs smoothly along with the processor and the hard drive is where you are going to be saving all of your fine fine work. One thing you should know is that making music takes up A LOT of space on your hard drive, but with the size that hard drives are today you should be more than fine. Heck a 20 gig hard drive will be more than enough space for you to save a few tunes.
One thing to note is that before you start buying things and set up your home system is that you should KNOW YOUR COMPUTER! Know all about your computer, what OS you run (easy), what type/speed processor you have, how much ram you have, and what size is your hard drive. Also know what sort of USB port you have (it may sound stupid but there are 2 types out there).
So after today’s short class your homework is to learn all about your computer, KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU HAVE, so when we get into the real nitty gritty tomorrow you will know what will and what will not work with your computer!
It was a short one, but class is out
Professor Nooge
October 8th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Hey, thanks for leaving a comment.
Your right, they didn’t get as much credit as they should have. I love this band. I’ve always been a fan of “Bringing Down The Horse”, but recently I’ve been listening to their other albums. They are solid to say the least.
Thanks,
Rizzo
http://rizzomusic.blogspot.com/