Along with the knowhow, you’ll need some equipment to get started. This includes a microphone, cable, computer, interface and an instrument. You’ll need a recording software and may want some plugins, as well. Fortunately, there are fantastic options that will cost you nothing. We’ll expand on these details in Part 2: Equipment & Softwares. For now, take a glance at  what we’ll touch on in this series, below.

egg cartons don’t work.

You may have seen this before. I mean, egg cartons do  something, but they’re not a significant force in changing the  acoustics in your room. Furniture plays a much greater role:  shape, size, material and position all matter. The same  parameters apply to the room itself.

Sound waves bounce around a room like kids on pop rocks,  interacting with different surfaces by reflecting, diffusing and  absorbing. If you’re trying to absorb room sound, couches,  beds and beanbags all do this with great success. 

Furniture also breaks up sound, diffusing it and removing  hard echoes. This gives a much more distributed audio. We’ll  get into all of this in Part 3: Acoustics & Soundproofing. 

All we’ll say is, soundproofing is the common priority. If your  amp’s cranked to 11, you need more than a couch to stop  your neighbours from losing it. But cushiony furniture helps,  as can putting amps on stands, far from any walls. With the right materials, your space will harmoniously go on to  produce great music.

And that’s what we’re all about.