Techniques for affordable DIY home recording

Abstract

Opinnäytetyönä on tarkoituksena tuottaa Seinäjokiselle Euroopan Valot -nimiselle punk -yhtyeelle single. Toimin tuotannossa äänittäjän, studioteknikon, miksaajan sekä masteroijan roolissa. Kaikki sävellykset ja sanoitukset ovat Juha "Juffe" Putkosen tekemiä. Singlen tuotanto tapahtuu omalla itserakennetulla studiollani. Studio käsittää kaksi huonetta eli tarkkaamon ja soittotilan. Opinnäytetyössäni käsittelen eri instrumenttien äänitystekniikoita sekä kokonaisuuden miksausta ja masterointia edullisen hintaluokan välineistöllä. Äänitettyjä instrumentteja opinnäytetyössäni ovat: sähkökitara, akustinen kitara, basso, laulu, huuliharppu, akustiset rummut, marakassi, sekä tamburiini.

The aim of the thesis was to produce a single for the punk rock band Euroopan Valot. The author’s role in this project was to be the producer, recording engineer and mixing engineer. All compositions and lyrics were created by Juha “Juffe” Putkonen. The production of the single was conducted in a self-built recording studio owned by the producer and mixing engineer.

In the thesis, the recording techniques of different instruments are covered, as well as the mixing and mastering of the single using affordablye priced equipment. The instruments recorded for the thesis include electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals, harmonica, acoustic drums, maracas, and tambourine. The aim was to create a single that would replicate the sound and vibe of 1980s Finnish punk rock using DIY techniques and affordable recording equipment.

The thesis is targeted towards musicians, studio technicians, and other music industry professionals interested in DIY and affordable recording options. The recording techniques discussed in the thesis can be applied in various recording projects.