How to Record, Edit and Mix Audiobooks Easily.

Learn how to record, edit and mix your own songs at home in this comprehensive beginner-friendly music production course

Created by: Kathleen Farley
aka Robobunnyattack! + co-founder of Audiohackr

Created by: Michael Chambers
music producer, engineer, and co-founder of Audiohackr

What Will I Learn?

• Set up an audio interface to work seamlessly with your computer and REAPER digital audio workstation (DAW) software
• Record acoustic and electric instruments using an XLR microphone and your audio interface
• Fix timing and tuning issues, compile your best takes, and edit out unwanted sections from your project
• Create a release-ready final mix by using compression and EQ, adding reverb, and automating level changes
• Export your final mix into your preferred digital format

Requirements

• You'll need a computer (Mac or PC), any entry-level audio interface, an XLR microphone, headphones, and any musical instruments you wish to record. (If you don't have an audio interface or an XLR microphone yet, we'll explain how to choose and purchase these items to suit your needs.)
• You'll also need to have REAPER digital audio workstation (DAW) software installed on your computer. You can download a free, fully functional 60-day evaluation version of REAPER from their website at: reaper.fm
• We also recommend you have your own original song to record throughout course. (If you don't have a song ready to record, we'll provide you with the sheet music, chords and lyrics for our example song so you can follow along.)

Target audience

• This course is for musicians and songwriters who want to feel confident recording their own songs at home, either as high-quality demos OR for commercial release.
• This course is intended for beginners with little or no previous experience with computer or multitrack recording.
• This course is not intended for those who already have a solid understanding of computer and multitrack recording.