How To Record Digital Piano/Keyboard in Audacity, Garageband or Reaper

How To Record Digital Piano/Keyboard in Audacity, Garageband or Reaper A step-by-step guide to record the sound of your digital piano or keyboard. Learn to make high quality recording in any DAW or recording software with the correct equipment setup. For more detailed information visit http://bit.ly/2FNQueZ This video shows you how what recording gear you need, and then how to record in Audacity, Garageband and Reaper. You will also see how to record your keyboard or piano using a portable digital recorder (in this instance the Zoom H4N Pro) as an alternative. You can then simply transfer files into any music production software. A quick summary of the steps shown in this video. NB this is how to record the SOUND of your digital piano or keyboard, see links below for videos about recording MIDI 1 - purchase suitable interface for your pc/mac/ipad/tablet/phone that has line inputs 2 - check the inputs of the interface and outputs of your digital piano or keyboard to determine which cable(s) you require 3 - install interface, connect digital piano or keyboard via cables 4 - use studio headphones or studio monitors to hear your keyboard 5 - select the interface as your recording input and output in the DAW or audio production software of your choice 6 - record 7 - alternatively, record the sound of your piano or keyboard using a portable digital recorder and transfer the files at a later time/date Here is a list of the recording gear used in this video, with links to the products on Amazon (please note that the links are affiliate links. If you click on the links and then make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. This will make no difference to the price you pay) Roland Go Piano https://amzn.to/2qh83zL Focusrite Audio Interface (note this is a newer version of the interface shown in the video) https://amzn.to/34NcbGv 3.5mm TRS to Dual TS Y-Cable https://amzn.to/2OLMVLx KRK Rokit 5 Gen 4 Studio Monitors https://amzn.to/35Xq0m4 Sony MDR-7506 Studio Headphones https://amzn.to/2LkK4XB Zoom H4N Pro Portable Digital Recorder https://amzn.to/37YcYXb Recording Software Audacity (multi-playform) http://bit.ly/2LkjD4f Garageband (mac and ios only) https://apple.co/2LjQ5UF Reaper (for Windows and Mac - extensive evaluation period and cost effective DAW if you choose to buy) http://bit.ly/2VJ2KmW Other useful videos MIDI vs Audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeHrtSVcm0s&t=2s Audio Cables and Connectors Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACCTcYCvuZM What is an Audio Interface https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpq5nRVbcvo&t=79s MIDI connection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBEN7Y4uIU0 Record Audio AND MIDI at the same time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0pUyixJ_A8&t=18s Visit our web site for helpful guides, hints tips and more on setting up your home recording studio: http://bit.ly/2Txj9sY Check out the Music Repo Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MusicRepoCom Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicrepo Connect with us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1CkZGCu Find us on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1eysFrn Follow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2YqZ8Id #MusicRepoTV #HomeRecordingStudio #DigitalPiano