Make Music - The Digital Way

Even a few years ago when the recording technology underwent
a metamorphosis people all over the world sang out praises
for the growing convenience with which music was being
produced. Following the digital boom however the scene has
undergone a further development. No longer do you need to
queue up in front of a studio to get your little track
recorded. No longer do you need to coax your parents to lend
you the money for the hi-tech studio equipment you would need
to turn your practice pad into a swanky recording patch. And
it's all because of the wonder box we have all come to know
and love as the Personal Computer.

Thanks to the PC you can now not just record but also edit
your own musical creations right in the comfort of your own
home. All you need for the process is a proper 'music
production software' (not exactly a rare breed and available
easily on a number of free download sites on the net) and
some great hardware.

If your budget is permissive get yourself a proper software
package for as little as a few hundred dollars. Also, acquire
a good, professional-quality audio interface (which will set
you back by about $100 but no more) and get your own virtual
recording studio right in your garage! If the large variety
of recording software's available in the market appears a
tad bit bewildering relax, play safe and go for the best.
Cubase, ProTools, Sonar, Sound Forge etc. are some of the
names to reckon with in this field.

Once your track is recorded, mixed and edited, get ready for
the final step of your quest - distribution. Simply upload
your track on to the net. A number of sites and P2P
operationsallow you to upload files so take full advantage
of this opportunity and show the world what you are really
made of.

Once the uploading has been done use community sites such as
Orkut or Facebook to advertise your creation amongst friends
and others. While you are at it, encourage them to simply
download music (the music being yours in this case, and the
downloading being completely legal for a change).

Who knows quite how the recording industry will be affected by
this recent trend. But whether it crumbles or manages to survive
and flourish, you will definitely earn your own name amidst all
the action. And for all you know maybe the guy next door will be
humming your song while in the shower very soon!

Article written by Sarika Kabra.

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