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Home, sweet home studio

Welcome to my website dedicated to home studios!

For years, I’ve been composing, recording, and mixing my music. This site was born from the desire to share that experience with you.

Making computer-assisted music doesn’t necessarily require a big budget. Yes, a minimum of equipment is essential, but when it comes to software, there are plenty of free gems that rival professional solutions. Here, I present a selection of tools I’ve tested and approved.

On this site, you’ll find a complete tutorial on how to mix a track from start to finish, tips on choosing the right gear, an overview of the main DAWs (digital audio workstations), as well as a section dedicated to amp simulators (free or paid) for guitarists.

And if you feel like it, I also invite you to discover my own compositions, entirely produced in my home studio with the resources I have at hand.

Enjoy your visit, and above all, enjoy the music!

Grebz

TUTORIAL

Making a song from start to finish

You’ve got all your home studio gear, but how does recording and mixing actually work?

Here’s an introduction to home studio recording and mixing, based on my personal experience. It will help you take your first steps, and probably even go further.

The "mix in practice" section is a full example of mixing a song from start to finish, instrument by instrument, with all the tools used and the settings applied, from the raw recorded sound to the final mix, ending with mastering.

Finally, a glossary explains in a few words the terms commonly used in home studio music production.

AMP SIMULATORS

For guitar players!

Guitar players in home studios often face a few dilemmas: it’s hard to own all the amps you dream of (for obvious reasons of space and cost) and it’s just as hard to enjoy your amp at home without upsetting your family or neighbors due to the volume it requires to sound its best.

Fortunately, there’s a solution: amp and cabinet simulators. These tools virtually reproduce real or imaginary amps by modeling their electronic circuits and using IRs (Impulse Responses) to recreate the tone and feel of different speaker cabinets. And it’s easier than you might think.

HARDWARE

From computer to audio interface to studio monitors

To make serious music at home using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), you’ll need to invest in some essential gear.

A computer, an audio interface, studio monitors or a high-quality pair of headphones, one or more microphones, and of course your musical instruments.

It does come at a cost, of course, but even entry-level gear, when used properly, can deliver surprisingly good results.

D.A.W.

When it comes to computer-based music production, software is key. Your computer becomes your main instrument, allowing you to record, edit, shape, and mix your music until it reaches its final form.

At the heart of it all is the DAW, used in combination with various tools called “plugins”. While many essential plugins come bundled with most DAWs, countless others are available separately, both paid and free (effects, software synths, virtual drums, and more).

COMPOSITIONS

To be enjoyed without moderation

I wrote my first pieces of music on a Commodore Amiga computer back in 1988.

Today, I compose in a Pop-Rock style, with forays into other genres, including orchestral and electronic music. My main goal is to enjoy the process, and if others enjoy listening too, then I’ve succeeded.

I also compose music for theatre plays.

MESSAGES

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Xrizon
le 09/04/2014 à 22h01

Merci pour toutes ces informations, y a de quoi faire, et c'est rare de trouver un site ou c'est aussi bien expliqué et détaillé, certaines choses sur lesquelles je bute depuis des semaines sont claires aujourd'hui... Pas facile de retomber dessus pourtant !

Tsuka
le 22/03/2014 à 16h33

Formidable site sur le sujet, travail impressionnant et très instructif s'il en est.
Tout simplement… superbe !!!

Radium51
le 15/03/2014 à 14h52

Félicitations pour votre site de grande qualité.
Je connais bien la MAO mais débute la guitare et votre site m'a vraiment éclairé sur les plugins liés à cet instrument.
Difficile de se servir d'un chargeur d'impulsions lorsqu'on n'y connaît rien :-)

plouno59
le 26/01/2014 à 09h20

Excellent site, le meilleur en français, hyper complet, quel travail !
Je le recommande à tous ceux qui veulent débuter dans la MAO, les conseils sont précieux, les liens efficaces....
Bravo et merci

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<em>Merci du compliment, ça fait plaisir !

Grebz</em>

Nourko
le 31/12/2013 à 16h39

Très intéressant ce site pour ce qui touche à la musique "home made"...
La catégorie Séquenceurs est bien fournie mais il manque à mon avis un logiciel de choix : Energy XT !
C'est le logiciel que j'utilise perso et il est très complet aussi bien en midi qu'en audio. Le tout pour un prix très raisonnable.
Plus d'infos sur <a href="http://www.energy-xt.com/" target="_blank"> sur le site officiel</a>.

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<em>Il n'était pas dans ma liste parce que je ne le connaissais pas. Je l'ai ajouté. Merci de l'info.

Grebz</em>