That's the whole point, like I said I'm pretty green on this subject and don't know what I need, that's why I'm asking. I don't think I'll need more then 2 mics. I'll be doing the drum tracks with a drum machine, obviously the basslines, some rhythm guitar, and vocals. I will however have some other musicians doing some work. Lead guitar backing vocals, other instruments possibly. So i don't know. At first though I just wanna start off basic but a little ahead. But some people posting are offering real good info. It's a process that will progress with time.
On drum machines... Really not necessary nowadays if you just want to put drum sounds in your recordings. They are useful for triggering MIDI data and/or playing along to. Modern VSTs have as good or better drum samples, and modern computers and DAWs have more than enough power to be a sequencer. If this doesn't make any sense, learn about MIDI and how it fits in the modern recording environment.
All of these things take time to learn and understand. We really can't give you advice on equipment or how to make a production, but can tell you some things to consider as you start on your path. Start low and slow. Learn very basic things about music, DLE, computers, etc... before plopping down any cash.
You can get buy with one decent mic for small projects (voice, acoustic guitar, guitar amp). If you go two mics: get one condenser and one dynamic. You can plug your bass right into your interface, or through a DI into the interface. You can record your guitar direct into the DI and/or interface, but it's hard to do it right. It's better if you can mic an amp. Also good if your amp has USB out, like those Fender Mustang amps (great for budget recording, BTW). For drums all you need is VST software and/or samples, and a DAW with a sequencer, and use your mouse as a controller. You don't need a keyboard/controller, but it's helpful. You need studio headphones (not Beats or earbuds). Monitor speakers are nice, but not necessary at the beginner level.
And even if you have all that, it means nothing unless you take the time to learn how to do each process well enough, and how it all goes together.
You need to read up on MIDI, what it is, what it isn't, and how/why to use it. You will need to learn how to use your DAW, how to use mics, get a good track, etc... You will need to learn about mixing, EQ, reverbs, compression, etc... If you really want to get serious at one point you will have to start treating the environment for sound, but don't worry about that until you know
how to make a recording.
And above all, keep in mind this is
my advice. Take it with a grain of salt.
