How to Record Yourself DIY | Home Studio Setup Tips

As a recording artist, knowing how to properly set up your home studio and record your songs will help to save you time money, and frustration. Home studio set ups don't have to be difficult, if you follow a few simple principles which I explain in this video, you can get professional quality recordings no matter where you choose to set up your home studio.

0:00 Intro
1:00 You don't need expensive equipment
2:12 Don't put the mic in the corner
3:50 Don't record too loud
5:03 Use templates
6:33 Reduce room reflections
8:39 Use headphones
10:02 A/C and Heat
10:45 Patience
11:40 Save everything
12:45 Have fun

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[mihlemakapela]

Wavy never stop doing these videos you really helping the upcoming artist a lot ❤️💯

[dustinshinn]

Hey brother thank you for this info. Love channels like this.

[donthomas]

You give so much knowledge and wisdom to beginners it's appreciated.

[mixbygygyondbeat]

I love the last tip.... sometimes I get so serious with work that I forget to have fun and enjoy the moment

[mochalyon]

You are so Amazing!!! What a Great Teacher!!! Universe has placed the internet for Him!!!

[davidhill]

This has became my best channel very inspiring and learning tips for my own home studio. Thanks!

[MayotheMaker]

I feel like you've made this video JUST FOR ME. Thank you! Your channel is awesome 👌

[wizhaniefa]

Fam I gotta say.. thank you first and foremost because I’ve learned so much as an upcoming artist/producer but also to say you’re completely underrated as a YouTuber. You’re very well spoken and informative. I’m usually a see it, do it kinda guy but I don’t even have to look at the screen and can still pull off everything that needs to be done.! Thanks again bro keep up the good work!

[BadSummerMusic]

I just decided to do music again and this helps me out a lot! Thanks man!

[Nishacares]

Thank you!!! I’m trying to figure out what I need to start receding my own music so this was helpful .

[makila]

Haha love the skits in this video. Great tips right here, man. G'looks. I've been going through the whole Pro Tools playlist today. I switched over from Ableton to Pro Tools yesterday, it just suits me better haha Keep up the great content, fammo! 🤟🏽

[LuhThree]

Motivational fr felt stuck before this video 🤞🏾‼️

[Kingnasty]

I appreciate you and putting this video out it’s so much motivation and information dos n don’t. Thank you

[BXtds]

I definitely use your template best money i invested

[JDavid-qqmw]

Wavy, I appreciate your teaching skills, they have certainly helped me along this music producer journey. I'm inquisitive about creating my own vocal chain for my vocal sound, I like the vibe 6LACK and DVSN. Can you help me!?!

[TheElectricfishmusic]

Great tips as always Wavy! Let me throw in a mic recommendation: MXL V67G. About $100 and sounds good on most voices that I've recorded.

[Versatileslim]

That boy was posted in the cut serving equipment! 😂😂😂🔥🔥

[TOPSyndicate]

"Aye mane...you don't need all them plugins mane" lol facts

[patmack]

Really needed to see and hear this. Thank you!!!

[taylorstep]

This is even good for engineers who are just starting to as freelance.