Question for you tech-y music type people

[eurydicebound]

I currently have a request in from a friend to make a CD of my singing. The last time I did anything of the sort, it involved a tape recorder, a mic, and buttons. I suspect that the only thing similar in the process these days would be a mic, assuming I had one.

I don't have a lot set up for this. I'm basically assuming it'll have to be a cappella, as I have no instruments nor any local contacts that play, and I can't afford to invest a lot of money into things. There won't exactly be multiple tracks, so mixing or worrying about any of that isn't really relevant -- not only do I not have the equipment, I wouldn't have the foggiest idea what to do with it. So given the bare bones needs I'm looking at trying to fill, is there any free/cheap software out there for recording? Any ideas where to get an inexpensive but functional microphone?

In short, any suggestions you could give me as to how to not fuck it up would be profoundly welcome. If any of you have ever heard me sing, I'm also open to suggestions as to content. Said friend was amazingly un-picky about what they'd like to have on it, and it's been a hell of a long time since I had anything like a set list.

Comments

[b3zsgirl.livejournal.com]

Find a great song that is already acapella or you thought might sound good that way. Go to your local Best Buy, Wal-Mart, etc. and look for any cheap recording program. I got one for $9 that was a hip hop thing but had one little section that recorded your "raps" over the cheesy stuff you built up. If I could find it I would mail it to you. Actually, I am going to clean out the studio boxes this weekend. Now that I think about it. I have two copies of one software package that came with some equipment. I know where that is. EYou have a PC right? mail me your address and I will send it to you. Then just get yourself a headset like you use for skype and you are good to go.

[anaka.livejournal.com]

Cool. I do have a PC, and I'll send you my address post haste. Thanks, hon. :)