Uploaded November 2013 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Want to learn how to make music and record a song? Here we go! Let's start with building the studio. Next up is how to record.
Connect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/sahergalt
Follow on Twitter: twiter.com/galtmusic
Support my channel: patreon.com/sahergalt
Any questions, ask me in the comments. :) Recommended gear below (or check my blog here: galtmusic.com/lessons/how-to-record/)
The cheapest setup involves just getting a USB Mic only:
USB mics...
Blue Yeti USB: amzn.to/1Mk8Wo9
Rode NT_USB: amzn.to/1Mk8YN1
Shure MV51 (works with iPhones and iPads too): amzn.to/1Mk95YU
USB mics can be a little bit noisy, so the next big step up in sound quality is to get an audio interface and a standard mic.
Mics (choose what you need based on price and what instruments you intend to record)...
Rode NT1A vocal mic (best quality for the price IMO): amzn.to/1lUSrdE
Shure KSM42 vocal mic (this is what I use--incredible mic): amzn.to/1Mk9tGM
Shure SM57 instrument mic (excellent, cheap, all-purpose instrument mic): amzn.to/1Mk9xXd
Rode M5 matched pair (use for stereo mic'ing instruments like acoustic guitars, pianos, strings): amzn.to/1lUTn1G
Rode NT55 matched pair (same uses as above, but better quality; these sound AMAZING): amzn.to/1Mk9GKc
Shure Beta 58A Mic: amzn.to/2nFr2wq
Audio interfaces (need this if you're going standard mic route instead of USB mic)...
Scarlett Solo (sounds good, cheap, but only 1 input): amzn.to/1lUUCxT
Scarlett 2i2 (has two inputs, required for stereo mic'ing): amzn.to/1QQoOoV
Apollo Twin (incredible sound, on-board DSP): amzn.to/1QQoVRj
Apollo Twin (same as above but USB instead of Thunderbolt): amzn.to/1lUUT3F
Universal Audio Apollo Audio Interface Quad: amzn.to/2p2U768
DAW Software (I use Cubase):
Steinberg Cubase Pro 9: amzn.to/2oKt6F9
Steinberg Cubase Pro 8.5: amzn.to/2nLTkq4
Monitors (so you can hear your playback)...
Mackie CR3 (small but effective): amzn.to/1QQpjPT
Mackie MR8 (excellent for the price): amzn.to/1QQp4UN
Yamaha HS8 (very well regarded monitors): amzn.to/1lUVeDI
Headphones (so you can record without mic bleed):
Sennheiser HD280 (I've used a pair of these for 10 years, really recommend): amzn.to/1QQpqef
Low noise computer case (for cleaner recordings):
Fractal Design Quiet Cases: amzn.to/2nLLywm
Cables (to hook stuff up):
XLR (for mics to interface): amzn.to/1QQpBGk
Instrument (for electric guitar to hi-Z input on interface): amzn.to/1lUW433
TRS to TRS 1/4" (for monitors, you can also use XLR to XLR if your monitors/interface have the right jacks): amzn.to/1lUWc2z
These are affiliate Amazon links. You can support my channel by purchasing through them. :)
If you want to make your own music, you can. This video series will show you how to build a studio and record music.
Want to learn how to make music and record a song? Here we go! Let's start with building the studio. Next up is how to record.
Connect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/sahergalt
Follow on Twitter: twiter.com/galtmusic
Support my channel: patreon.com/sahergalt
Any questions, ask me in the comments. :) Recommended gear below (or check my blog here: galtmusic.com/lessons/how-to-record/)
The cheapest setup involves just getting a USB Mic only:
USB mics...
Blue Yeti USB: amzn.to/1Mk8Wo9
Rode NT_USB: amzn.to/1Mk8YN1
Shure MV51 (works with iPhones and iPads too): amzn.to/1Mk95YU
USB mics can be a little bit noisy, so the next big step up in sound quality is to get an audio interface and a standard mic.
Mics (choose what you need based on price and what instruments you intend to record)...
Rode NT1A vocal mic (best quality for the price IMO): amzn.to/1lUSrdE
Shure KSM42 vocal mic (this is what I use--incredible mic): amzn.to/1Mk9tGM
Shure SM57 instrument mic (excellent, cheap, all-purpose instrument mic): amzn.to/1Mk9xXd
Rode M5 matched pair (use for stereo mic'ing instruments like acoustic guitars, pianos, strings): amzn.to/1lUTn1G
Rode NT55 matched pair (same uses as above, but better quality; these sound AMAZING): amzn.to/1Mk9GKc
Shure Beta 58A Mic: amzn.to/2nFr2wq
Audio interfaces (need this if you're going standard mic route instead of USB mic)...
Scarlett Solo (sounds good, cheap, but only 1 input): amzn.to/1lUUCxT
Scarlett 2i2 (has two inputs, required for stereo mic'ing): amzn.to/1QQoOoV
Apollo Twin (incredible sound, on-board DSP): amzn.to/1QQoVRj
Apollo Twin (same as above but USB instead of Thunderbolt): amzn.to/1lUUT3F
Universal Audio Apollo Audio Interface Quad: amzn.to/2p2U768
DAW Software (I use Cubase):
Steinberg Cubase Pro 9: amzn.to/2oKt6F9
Steinberg Cubase Pro 8.5: amzn.to/2nLTkq4
Monitors (so you can hear your playback)...
Mackie CR3 (small but effective): amzn.to/1QQpjPT
Mackie MR8 (excellent for the price): amzn.to/1QQp4UN
Yamaha HS8 (very well regarded monitors): amzn.to/1lUVeDI
Headphones (so you can record without mic bleed):
Sennheiser HD280 (I've used a pair of these for 10 years, really recommend): amzn.to/1QQpqef
Low noise computer case (for cleaner recordings):
Fractal Design Quiet Cases: amzn.to/2nLLywm
Cables (to hook stuff up):
XLR (for mics to interface): amzn.to/1QQpBGk
Instrument (for electric guitar to hi-Z input on interface): amzn.to/1lUW433
TRS to TRS 1/4" (for monitors, you can also use XLR to XLR if your monitors/interface have the right jacks): amzn.to/1lUWc2z
These are affiliate Amazon links. You can support my channel by purchasing through them. :)
If you want to make your own music, you can. This video series will show you how to build a studio and record music.
