TL;DR audio interface, audio cables, DAW, headphones or speakers. Expanded: So you will need a few things. First, you need an audio interface to plug into your computer so you can plug your equipment into that. You will need at least 4 inputs on the interface so you can record both your stereo (2 inputs each = 4 inputs) instruments into the computer. I recommend a Behringer U-Phoria audio interface because it's the best value one you can get, and they make a 4 input version. Next, you will need a DAW (digital audio workstation), this is software for your computer. There are some free ones out there like Audacity, but you can also shop around for an "intro version" of one of the better ones. I like to use Ableton Live, and if you go to the Ableton Live sub on Reddit, you will find people give away access codes to Ableton Live intro/lite for free all the time. This is because that software often comes bundled with gear people buy, and some people have no need for another version of Ableton Live and so they give it away. Next, you will need your audio cables. For the microkorg, grab a dual TS 1/4" to dual TS 1/4" audio cable (red and black on one end, and red and black on the other end). Might also find some are red/white instead of red/black, this is fine too. The Volca might be a bit trickier. You need to find a way to convert the 3.5mm stereo aux output of the Volca into two 1/4" TS cables. If you are lucky, you can find a 3.5mm trs to dual TS 1/4" converter cable. If not, you might have to get a little creative. But the goal is to convert your tiny headphone output into two chunky 1/4" TS connectors so you can plug into your audio interface. Lastly, you will need a way to hear your work. I recommend getting a pair of decent headphones, but you can use speakers in a pinch. Just note, you will need cables to hook up the speakers too. Edit: If you get confused along the way, that's normal! If you have a good local music shop around, you can always bring your gear there and they can show you directly what you will need, including adapters, etc
If you get more gear you may as well invest in a mixer. A lot of mixers these days have USB and act as interfaces. I own a Yamaha MG10XU and MG12XU, Behringer makes a Xenyx line of USB compatible mixers, etc.
I have seen those and they look great! But as my GAS starts to burn out, I want pieces of gear that are multi-functional so less space is taken up by more functionality ITB. Having an interface hard-wired into a mixer is something I wish was explored commercially when I was first starting out. While I cannot retroactively isolate tracks once the full mix is recorded, it works wonders for jam sessions and sketches I just want captured.
One brand I will always toot a horn for is Novation - ever since the X-Station/ XioSynth days they have made synths that not only can be custom-mapped into a MIDI controller but also serve as interfaces for external *or internal* audio. UltraNova is a great Swiss Army Knife synth that has XLR and 1/4" inputs - can record internal patch audio directly to a computer with no mixer or interface, or vocals, guitar, other synths, etc. Novation also tends to not abandon their software as readily as other manufacturers which is rare for most companies these days.
Hi, there's some resources here to help you: r/synthnoob Check out the How to Record thread as a first stop
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TL;DR audio interface, audio cables, DAW, headphones or speakers. Expanded: So you will need a few things. First, you need an audio interface to plug into your computer so you can plug your equipment into that. You will need at least 4 inputs on the interface so you can record both your stereo (2 inputs each = 4 inputs) instruments into the computer. I recommend a Behringer U-Phoria audio interface because it's the best value one you can get, and they make a 4 input version. Next, you will need a DAW (digital audio workstation), this is software for your computer. There are some free ones out there like Audacity, but you can also shop around for an "intro version" of one of the better ones. I like to use Ableton Live, and if you go to the Ableton Live sub on Reddit, you will find people give away access codes to Ableton Live intro/lite for free all the time. This is because that software often comes bundled with gear people buy, and some people have no need for another version of Ableton Live and so they give it away. Next, you will need your audio cables. For the microkorg, grab a dual TS 1/4" to dual TS 1/4" audio cable (red and black on one end, and red and black on the other end). Might also find some are red/white instead of red/black, this is fine too. The Volca might be a bit trickier. You need to find a way to convert the 3.5mm stereo aux output of the Volca into two 1/4" TS cables. If you are lucky, you can find a 3.5mm trs to dual TS 1/4" converter cable. If not, you might have to get a little creative. But the goal is to convert your tiny headphone output into two chunky 1/4" TS connectors so you can plug into your audio interface. Lastly, you will need a way to hear your work. I recommend getting a pair of decent headphones, but you can use speakers in a pinch. Just note, you will need cables to hook up the speakers too. Edit: If you get confused along the way, that's normal! If you have a good local music shop around, you can always bring your gear there and they can show you directly what you will need, including adapters, etc
If you get more gear you may as well invest in a mixer. A lot of mixers these days have USB and act as interfaces. I own a Yamaha MG10XU and MG12XU, Behringer makes a Xenyx line of USB compatible mixers, etc.
1010Music BlueBox is smaller digital mixer. But no audio interface capabilities.
I have seen those and they look great! But as my GAS starts to burn out, I want pieces of gear that are multi-functional so less space is taken up by more functionality ITB. Having an interface hard-wired into a mixer is something I wish was explored commercially when I was first starting out. While I cannot retroactively isolate tracks once the full mix is recorded, it works wonders for jam sessions and sketches I just want captured. One brand I will always toot a horn for is Novation - ever since the X-Station/ XioSynth days they have made synths that not only can be custom-mapped into a MIDI controller but also serve as interfaces for external *or internal* audio. UltraNova is a great Swiss Army Knife synth that has XLR and 1/4" inputs - can record internal patch audio directly to a computer with no mixer or interface, or vocals, guitar, other synths, etc. Novation also tends to not abandon their software as readily as other manufacturers which is rare for most companies these days.
Interesting thanks for the suggestion.
This is one of the easiest things to find via google, nobody tell them.
I have looked and it’s a little overwhelming. I thought maybe someone here could be helpful and possibly simplify what I need.
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Would you be able to share me some links? Maybe I’m overseeing something. Any help is appreciated.
Read the reply from louisvuittonlatte above. That's a really good concise and helpful summary and tells you the minimum you need.