Find a space for recording where making noise will not be a problem. Finding a space where you can isolate instruments if need be is also important.
Set up your laptop in the recording space. Turn on your laptop and open up the recording program you are going to use. Attach the M-Audio interface to your laptop. Make sure your laptop recognizes the interface by selecting the Preferences option from your recording programs menu.
Set up your microphones in the recording space the way you would like them for recording each particular instrument. Attach the output ends of the microphone cables to your M-Audio Interface.
Record your music, whether you are recording each instrument part individually or recording when playing all together at the same time as a band.
When recording is completed, use the tools in your recording program to adjust levels and mix your instrument parts or music as a whole accordingly. Export your song in mp3 format to Itunes once mixing is completed.
Go the CDBaby.com website (www.cdbaby.com). Click on the orange Join Now tab at the top of the page. Fill out the information for each section, beginning with the personal information section.
When you get to the Digital Distribution section of the Join Now menu, it will allow you to choose the option to sell your music to Itunes and Amazon as well as CDBaby.
Upload your music and artwork when you get to the Upload and Checklist section of the Join Now menu.