I need help making a studio

[trexbeast]

Hello I'm new at producing music and I like making beats for songs. Also I need a place to record. All I need help with is buying things for the studio like what should I get for it?

Things i already have for it:
1. Alva Nanoface
2. Desktop computer (alien ware)
3. Software (abelton live 9)
4. My friends speakers

What else should I get for it? Like for recording. Storage of the music and files.

Please help me thank you.

[arsman]

you already have the things that you need (BASICS)

its not the equipment that makes good beats (sometimes.. for the quality), but your creativity.

[HomicideMonkey]

I agree with arsman. It isn't the paintbrush but how you use it. My only bits of advice are if you aren't using a quality monitoring system listen to your music through multiple sound systems. Headphones, earbuds, car audio. It is always a good idea to compare your track through various systems. I've corrected some major mistakes in my tracks because I played it in a car over bluetooth to realize the nice high synth I created turned into an ear piercing nightmare. My other advice is if someone's advice conflicts with your end goal don't listen to them. It's your music make it what you want. Too many people try to please their friends or strangers on the internet from the start. You aren't signed to a record label why produce like you are?

[Daily Crisis]

This may be useful.

[Kwal]

This may be useful.

I think OP is just trying to gather gear, not renovate his home lol.

[Negatron]

Your going to want some quality headphones or speakers to hear your mix. If you can't always have music playing like me and live in an apartment get quality headphones.

Also get a quality VST and learn about synthesis.

[shieox]

Are you on PC or MAC?

PC VSTs:

Synth1 is a nice free vst you can use... it's like a Nord Lead.
Epic Verb is a nice reverb for free.

If you're in a bedroom/apartment definitely get quality production headphones.
What speakers are you running currently? If your friend doesn't have studio monitors, consider buying some

[amadeus]

I could suggest all manner of things, as you havent really stated much in the way of what you think you might need, so here are my suggestions;

What about a life size horse statue, this would add to the ambience of the room.
To go with the horse statue, I would get some mood lighting, for highlighting the best features of the horse.
And a trampoline for when you get writer's block, or just fancy having a bounce.

Other studio must have's include, a moose head, a three seater sofa, fishing rod, mobility scooter, paddling pool.

[R01]

+1 to amadeus and the trollific response.

In all seriousness, we need more info here. You haven't mentioned what kind of music you're making, so I can't suggest much to you. If you could be more specific about what you're trying to do and exactly what we're looking at: room size, DAW, speaker types, etc. We'd be able to give a lot more relevant suggestions.

[amadeus]

+1 to amadeus and the trollific response.

In all seriousness, we need more info here. You haven't mentioned what kind of music you're making, so I can't suggest much to you. If you could be more specific about what you're trying to do and exactly what we're looking at: room size, DAW, speaker types, etc. We'd be able to give a lot more relevant suggestions.

Sorry I just had to, was too tempting.

Anyone could suggest anything for a studio, you basically have the essentials so far.

So you need to decide what you could benefite from, if you want to get away from using a mouse, then a midi controller, midi keyboard etc

You'll need decent monitors, or good studio headphones.

What kind of music you want to make will decide what type of VST's will benefit you.

There are literally a thousand odd options.

But I still stand by my first response, as I really do think these could benefit your studio.

I just hate it when people start a thread because there too lazy to do any research first.