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Welcome! This is the first installment of a four-part series exploring computer-based recording and putting together an effective rig. The purpose of this guide is to help musicians turn their home computer into a recording workstation with the least confusion and fuss possible. There are four questions we will address:

We'll wade through the various computer recording interfaces and tools out there and help you discover which setup fits your needs best.

1. What Do You Want To Record?
The desire to record your musical output is a natural impulse that most musicians feel at some point in their development. If you already own a computer it only makes sense to start recording, especially with the abundance of great recording gear that can turn it into a potent musical tool in a hurry.

Whether you simply want to get down a new song idea before it fades into the nether regions of your subconscious or have designs on producing masterpieces for adoration through the ages, a