My new self produced album is out, proof these tips work I guess. Recorded in my home studio. It's not generic garbage, trust me: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cthreep/karma-harm

one suggestion: Generally we record a scratch with the whole band together, then we go again with each individual instrument. At the end just delete the scratch and we r done :)

I never knew Audacity had a metronome feature, bless your soul.

This video is just flat out great. Unlike all the other videos, u actually describe it good and give ur own ideas

This is the first audio recording tutorial which I SHOULD have watched! Clear, logical, simple, very well produced. New liker and subber here!

Unpretentious and informative.

THIS WAS THE BEST EXPLANATION BY FAR ON KZfaq

I've been playing since 1968, toured for years as a sideman, played on studio projects, taught. blah blah blah. I am 67, which makes me an old school analog guy.in a digital world which is why I am here. I am grateful that you put everything I need to know on a video that is geared towards an absolute "beginner". I've watched enough videos to know what's good and what's not ....yours is excellent. Thanks1

This is an oldie but a goodie. Love this dude. Been a fan for a long time and will continue to be.

Although I don't record songs, this video was very simple yet comprehensive, which I found entertaining to watch.

Nice video for absolute beginners. I would just like to add, in place of the metronome track, the band can first try to do a "rough" recording of everyone jamming/playing the song as they would normally would. Doesnt have to be high quality, just good enough that everyone is content with the tempo, timings, etc. Then the drummer, or who ever records first can use that as a guide. That way, it would still be pretty organic, not too robotic like playing with a fixed tempo, and the drummer would have better idea on where he actually is in the song. That's because i have jammed and recorded some artist who sometimes use certain words in the lyrics as queues on what they are going to do next.

Just wanna say thanks man.... you’re really helping so many musicians make great music without talking for hours about random things.

I like how you assume I’m in a band and have friends (Edit) thanks for the likes

Why am i watching this, i'm a producer Nice video btw.

YES. Thank you soo much. Perfect timing dude.

This is the best video for people, who doesn't have know, or have a chance to express their songs into the worlds of humans.

This is what I call actual quality content!!

Awesome explanation I’m anxious to record now.

finding this type of video on youtube from a longtime finally got all my answers.. phew...

By far one of the better instruction videos. Didn't waste much time with unnecessary chat and a synopsis of one's life story. Thanks. I'll watch other videos when necessary.

C-Threep, my Friend, your explanation of the Over-dubbing recording process was pretty lucid. Thank you.

Your brake down of the home recording process was Simple Perfect! Unambiguous at its finest!! I have lost count of the many videos I've watched in trying to retrieve solid inception fundamentals. Your video allowed me to free my mind from all of the convoluted and over explained information I've gathered from videos in the past. You partitioned the process perfect for me and I truly thank you for that my friend. Cheers 🍻 !!!

Thank you sooooo much!! This was definitely simple and clear as water. Awesome dude, thanks!!

I got stuck and have been putting off my overdubbing recording because I couldn't figure out how to sync the tempo of all the different tracks together. Learning that you can add a metronome track solves that problem. Thank you so much!

The only bits I would slightly contend with are: 1. I know you're aware of it, but I wouldn't consider it too advanced to give the advice to make a scratch track and play that through the drummer's headphones while he records first. For the uninitiated, record the whole band through the mic as per the first method, and then play that through the drummer's headphones so he hears the whole band while he records his part doing the second method. 2. If you're a band, you probably already have at least one stage microphone and XLR cables. An interface isn't a bad idea since it's the only piece you should be missing. If you have several mics, you might have a shot of better drum sound with the interface since you can separate the pieces. If the band has just a little more technical knowledge, you can reamp if the guitars record through a Scarlett (output while initially recording through the speaker outs). Overall, all good stuff.

Thanks a bunch for your great video. You make it easy to follow for beginner recordists like myself and it's a great help.

Thank you so much for this video. I’m in a band with my friends and we’re only sophomores in high school so we’re broke. This video helped out a lot

Thanks a lot for this video! I'm starting a band and in 9th grade so I was unsure of how to do this. It was very helpful and I think I can follow the instructions clearly and understand them.

This was a really helpful video, seeing I have spent the last few days trying to record, not knowing which order to use to record.

I’m using GarageBand for this on my MacBook Air with the overdubbing on my Zingyou-007 mic and my guitar. Great video!!

I think the most important thing isn't covered at all. If all the instruments start at the same time, how do you know when to begin playing? Does every drummer click his sticks together in the studio? There has to be a professional "sound engineer" way to start a song suddenly.

Ah i didnt know it was this easy ❤❤❤ god bless u. Coming up with music videos ❤❤❤

Never knew so much radness could be derived from a single video!

This is awesome man. Appreciate the thoroughness and straightforward directions!

Thanks Threep. Iv been using Audacity for quite some time myself now too besides, ( & I have the BLUE Snowball Mic) and you taught me something new regarding how to create a Click Track on it...So I paused your vid and brought up Audacity, created the click track and grabbed my Guitar and started playing a song Ive composed, its done except I still have to Record it , then of course afterwards Mix & Master.I see you are wearing the Auudio Technicas.btw, I got the same exact type based on your recommendation when I was inquiring with you earlier this year, I bought them in July-August this year. The ATH M50X. Thanks for everything. hazppy Holidays. Glad to see you making more Vids brother GOD Bless & Cheers

Thank you so much. I'm a solo song writer and getting my songs from just me playing and singing to actual finished, recorded songs has been a massive barrier for me.

Thank you so much. I just couldn't imagine how to start recording in a serious way until this video. Thank you.

Great tutorial! Thanks. Could you also teach us how to record video along with the audio? so that each track shows up in a separate window in the video?

"Like, ideal mic placement for every instrument, ever."

Thank you for this video. I just downloaded Audacity. Of course, I have many more questions but you did answer the basic ones that I had. I got lucky and purchased an M-Audio 2x2 at the local thrift store for $15, which made me very happy. Now I just need a couple more instruments and a good mic.

He makes so much sense..!! No too much of intro!! Straight to the point 🤗🤗

Thank you my friend!! For months I've been trying to freestyle the tempo in audacity but now I know you can generate a click track!

also if the drummer or whatever is having a hard time laying down the first track why don't they just record one take of the whole song together to play off of.

The best part is not only the great info given, but this videos comment section has become a thread helping others make music. Love it!

Bruh I’m high key thinking about just doing this to get my music ideas out... they’ve been locked inside my head for so long. Thanks man.

Thanks a ton......worth every minute ✌️

Thanks a lot. Everything i wanted to know is explained. Thank you so much.

Thanks for this, despite playing guitar and writing songs for about 27 years, I'm only now beginning to record. This was most helpful. Added the Blue Yeti, a mic stand, and cables to my Amazon list to purchase soon. Thank you again!

I appreciate how straightforward and simple you have made this video. I will be using sound tracks for some songs. What is the best way to record and hear when I record?

Thank you I tried recording with mobile but all the tracks turned out each one a second slower than the last

then how to record video in a part

i think its cool that audacity shows you the metronome as a track. i dont use audacity but no other daw ive used shows the metronome layed out that way

Lately I felt like I have wasted my time relieng on other people to help me record my music as iam writing Raps for years and I need to know everything from Composing my own beats and recording my own music....and Thank you very much for this info.... Please teach me more of how to get into the game....Thank you very much 🙏🏻

Your explaination at its best.. really, i understood better than other videos

you didnt show vocal recording and finally how the song would be on listen after combining all.

Great video!

Thank you soo much! I came across this years ago and recently was trying to warm up on Audacity and couldn't figured it out until I came across ur video. God bless!

What about video recording? How to also put in a video with the sound?

When I press record in audacity it wants to record after the metronome on the same track

I usually get lost in these type of videos. I finally feel like I can do this now! Thanks for the info and simplifying the process

First time I have a tutorial on the Topic shared. You are great. I need more than ever

Great tutorial mate! Will this work for garage band?

“Over-the-ear headphones that go over your ears”

Best tutorial video, thanks for the video!

I used to use my video camera to do the recording many years ago. Good video.

How to delete metronome sound in a track after a whole song

why cant i hear my voice after i record ?????????

Excellent! Thank you for showing us clear simple recommendations. I think I can do this now! 👍

I'm searching for video like this from long time. I found finally. Thank you so much this is very helpful 👍👍

How to make a multiscreen video ????????

This In the Best Simple tutorial i've ever had. Thanks.

This video is superb! This explained me things NEATLY which I was curious about for a long time.

Audacity sucks. It has latency

Honestly man you're one of my favorite channels, ever.

i agree with you ...i do the same in audacity and the results are amazing ...simple and cheap way to record a song .....it works anyway...

Love this man

Really helps for beginners 🍾

Thank you so much for this video! It answered all my questions and saved me a lot of money by recommending an USB mic.

Thank you so much. I needed this tutorial. I'm a good player, yet have NO IDEA how to record.

People like this man are the ones that should be teaching in schools. Great tutorial!

This helps ALOT.... Like THANK YOU !! Even if its an old video but its better than alot of other new videos . Thanks for the tips !

you haven't wasted a second of my time and given all relevant info I need. Thumbs up to this dude!!

Well explained and simplified. Much appreciated ,as I am baffled by most technical things !

You explane it so well! Thank God I only have to record the vocals and guitar😌

okay i know this video is old as heck but i just gotta say thank you bc i’m so much less stressed about recording now lol i’ve been trying and nothing is sounding correct in any way so thank you my dude

Very simple to understand than the other video I've been seen

Amazing Sir you got a new subscriber looking forward to learn more from you

For the guys wondering how to record the video part, it's simple.... Play your audio track in background and act like you are playing the instrument or singing the song (playing you audio track in background is important because it'll help you maintain the tempo). Then just record every single instrument and vocals one by one with any decent camera.... That's how you record a music video..... And for the editing stuff, there are so many softwares (premiere pro, final cut Pro, or if you are a beginner then wondershare filmora will do the job). Just align your video tracks with each other, and put the background music, and you're done

So much helpful. Was longing so much for such video.

Studios actually use proffesional gear to record multiple tracks at once. So neighter one microphone in center or one instrument at a time, they actually can play all together at the same time, but the instruments and vocals go each in their separate channels. These channels are then balanced and mixed together.

Thanks man, lots of people make those tutorials screwing around too much.

Liked the explanation, calm voice, examples. Thanks for this great work!

Best tutorial have found in over two years of searching. THANK YOU.

Your videos are so good. Really well explained and informative. Honestly the best explanation of the process I've ever heard.

It's excellent brother for audacity beginners. I never think earlier it was that audacity is best. But after screen your video I will definitely record some things on audacity.. Thanks n regards Kamal Kaushal. Music Teacher

One of the best video till now... seriously👌👌😊😊

Well explained made simple to understand .keep up the good work.

Just subscribed my man!!!

i dont usually comment on tutorials but this is really nice thanks man two thumbs up

Thank you for sharing this. I am getting a hint and ideas to start recording. 🙂