Hello All!
Disclaimer - Long Post Ahead.
A quick introduction - I've been playing the keyboard since a couple of years now and have managed to improve my playing significantly, however, in the perennial quest of building my chops and technique, I largely neglected the importance of learning how to 'record' an instrument properly, so to speak, how to do justice to the 'audio' part of the entire musical experience.
Fast forward to today, I have my own YouTube channel where I post video recordings through my smartphone. Both the audio and video is recorded directly with the in-built microphones of the smartphone.
My problem is - I'd really want to record 'better' and do justice to my playing and learning of the instrument. I somehow feel that with the proper recording gear, things will change for the better and I'd really be able to live up to my own expectations (quite a self critic, I am)
Here's the help I need -
1. Could you please suggest me a portable recorder that can help me record my playing on the fly as in without any extra bells or whistles.
2. Could you please suggest alternative ways that are cheap and simple to start with and would definitely improve the sound I record.
3. Alternatively, if there's any other way (better or simpler than the ones above) to record what I play, please suggest the same.
Few Things To Be Considered -
1. I own a modern day smartphone and a decent laptop with audacity, no DSLR, no Point and Shoot cam, nothing more.
2. I own a Casio CDP-120 Digital Piano.
3. My budget for the entire activity depends on the viability of the solution provided by you folks. However, I can stretch upto 200-300 USD at max.
3. I live in a fairly noisy environment, which is critical as I don't plan to move around anytime soon plus have no means of soundproofing the scene for now. So, looking for something which only captures the music and not the noise.
Extra Bits -
1. I have a fair bit of understanding about MIDI, Cables and Microphones but mostly a noob at it.
2. I know a bit about external sound cards which can allow my digital keyboard to be connected to the PC and record directly, while allowing me to listen to what I play simultaneously.
3. Ideally, would love to get a solution as simple as possible and yet improve the audio quality of my playing (that's partially why the Zoom H1 looks like a viable option to me so far)
So there you have it folks. Thank you for reading this so far, I would really appreciate if you could share your valuable thoughts and help a fellow keyboard lover! Apologies for the long and boring post, but I really wanted you guys to know where I am coming from and where I want to head to....
As I said, I love to play for my own self and really want to hear the best version of what I do!
I've had some wonderful appreciation and support from folks here at KeyboardForums in the past, especially Gary who has been very helpful and kind with his feedback.
Looking forward to some incredible advice and tips, friends!
Many Thanks
B
Disclaimer - Long Post Ahead.
A quick introduction - I've been playing the keyboard since a couple of years now and have managed to improve my playing significantly, however, in the perennial quest of building my chops and technique, I largely neglected the importance of learning how to 'record' an instrument properly, so to speak, how to do justice to the 'audio' part of the entire musical experience.
Fast forward to today, I have my own YouTube channel where I post video recordings through my smartphone. Both the audio and video is recorded directly with the in-built microphones of the smartphone.
My problem is - I'd really want to record 'better' and do justice to my playing and learning of the instrument. I somehow feel that with the proper recording gear, things will change for the better and I'd really be able to live up to my own expectations (quite a self critic, I am)
Here's the help I need -
1. Could you please suggest me a portable recorder that can help me record my playing on the fly as in without any extra bells or whistles.
2. Could you please suggest alternative ways that are cheap and simple to start with and would definitely improve the sound I record.
3. Alternatively, if there's any other way (better or simpler than the ones above) to record what I play, please suggest the same.
Few Things To Be Considered -
1. I own a modern day smartphone and a decent laptop with audacity, no DSLR, no Point and Shoot cam, nothing more.
2. I own a Casio CDP-120 Digital Piano.
3. My budget for the entire activity depends on the viability of the solution provided by you folks. However, I can stretch upto 200-300 USD at max.
3. I live in a fairly noisy environment, which is critical as I don't plan to move around anytime soon plus have no means of soundproofing the scene for now. So, looking for something which only captures the music and not the noise.
Extra Bits -
1. I have a fair bit of understanding about MIDI, Cables and Microphones but mostly a noob at it.
2. I know a bit about external sound cards which can allow my digital keyboard to be connected to the PC and record directly, while allowing me to listen to what I play simultaneously.
3. Ideally, would love to get a solution as simple as possible and yet improve the audio quality of my playing (that's partially why the Zoom H1 looks like a viable option to me so far)
So there you have it folks. Thank you for reading this so far, I would really appreciate if you could share your valuable thoughts and help a fellow keyboard lover! Apologies for the long and boring post, but I really wanted you guys to know where I am coming from and where I want to head to....
As I said, I love to play for my own self and really want to hear the best version of what I do!
I've had some wonderful appreciation and support from folks here at KeyboardForums in the past, especially Gary who has been very helpful and kind with his feedback.
Looking forward to some incredible advice and tips, friends!
Many Thanks
B
