Independent artists are unsigned musicians, who often create their music from home studios.
I am not a rapper or a singer. I can barely call myself an audio engineer or producer. But, I do make music. And I record music for friends. And yes, I have a home studio. This post will explain you can create your own home studio for whatever you musical purposes are. This will apply strictly to those who are just beginning their first amateur home studio. Everything I recommend I have either personally used or know someone who has.
*WARNING* Please think twice before you go out and buy yourself a home studio. I feel too many people are far too impulsive when it come to things like this. If you have never produced, recorded, orchestrated, ect. a song before, you should not be buying this. I have compiled my studio over two years of creating music. Doing so allowed me to be sure this was something I really wanted to do before buying it. That said, if you are ready to begin or complete your home studio, lets get to it.
PACKAGES
Singer/Rapper/Band - A, B, C, (D is optional)
Wanna start recording your songs, whether your a rapper, a guitar player, or a full band? This package is right for you!
Beat Producer - A, B, E
Just wanna start creating rap instrumentals of trap music? This is what you need!
Producer - A,B,C,E (D is optional)
Want to create and produce your own music or music for a friend? Your gonna need the complete package!
A. Computer and Software
If you have a PC... I recommend Adobe Audition
If you have a Mac... Garageband is a great free tool, but Adobe Audition is still the better choice.
https://creative.adobe.com/plans?single_app=audition&promoid=KTKAY
B. Headphones, Speakers and Audio Interface
A great pair of speakers is crucial for mixing and mastering music. An audio interface will allow you to connect your speakers (as well as a microphone or guitar) to your laptop. Below are a few options for each.
Studio Headphones ($77)
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1483629823&sr=1-3&keywords=bose+headphones
Mackie Studio Speaker ($100)
https://www.amazon.com/Mackie-CR-CR3-Reference-Multimedia/dp/B00KVEIY4E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483628204&sr=8-1&keywords=studio+speakers/
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface ($150)
https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56EA/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1483628312&sr=1-5&keywords=audio+interface
Focusrite Scarlett Audio Interface ($100)
https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B01E6T56CM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483628420&sr=8-2&keywords=audio+interface+focusrite
C. Microphone and Sound-Proofing
This is the essentials (obviously) if your going to recording your voice. Below are options of either a standard or USB microphone, and options for soundproofing.
Blue Yeti USB Mic ($110)
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B00N1YPXW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483628620&sr=8-1&keywords=yeti+mic
Floureon Condenser Mic ($110)
https://www.amazon.com/Floureon-BM-800-Condenser-Recording-Microphone/dp/B00Q4RGQHY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483628673&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=microphone&psc=1
Acoustic Paneling (12 pack, 1x1, $18)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TP7C9YY/ref=sxr_pa_click_within_right_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2329824862&pf_rd_r=CSESS8KS583DRXYME5KY&pd_rd_wg=3Ljws&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_w=YSpRY&pf_rd_i=SOUND+PANELING&pd_rd_r=Y4P7YZ436RKGV895W8Q1&psc=1
Monoprice Mic Shield ($74)
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-602650-Microphone-Isolation-Shield/dp/B00GR9W1MS/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1483628840&sr=1-2&keywords=mic+shield
D. Secondary Mic equipment
There are a few other things you may want for you mic, such as a shock mount or pop filter. The mount you buy will depend on which mic you choose, but below I've added a link for the best pop filter I've used.
Mudder Pop Filter ($14)
https://www.amazon.com/Mudder-Microphone-Filter-Windscreen-Recording/dp/B01JO5EMNM/ref=sr_1_13?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1483628994&sr=1-13&keywords=pop+filter
E. Beat producing
If you are making beats, a must-have is an MIDI controller. This will make producing your songs much easier. If you already have a keyboard, it could likely double as your MIDI controller as well.
Akai Mini Controller ($70-$200)
https://www.amazon.com/Akai-Professional-MPK-Mini-Controller/dp/B00IJ6QAO2/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1483629220&sr=1-3&keywords=midi+controller
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