I Built an EPIC Home Music Studio Under $350!

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In this video, I prove that quality studio equipment doesn't always have to be expensive, building an epic home studio on a budget of $350. (यह वीडियो हिंदी उपशीर्षक के साथ भी उपलब्ध है, अगर इसे समझना मुश्किल है, तो आप कैप्शन चालू कर सकते हैं।)
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@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

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@MasterVzee Жыл бұрын

Nice video bro🔥🔥🔥, since your home studio tour in SA.💥💯 If I can ask a music unrelated question, are you south African? And if yes, did you fully migrate to the United States?... Just that🙃

@tidesrollin5343 Жыл бұрын

What software to get?

@ndzalamangobeni6631 Жыл бұрын

I love the song you made here, where can i listen to the full version?

@evgenyfavorsky422 Жыл бұрын

@@tidesrollin5343 you'll spen equal time to understand daw you learn, how to ruin your project and restore it back.

@DrLyken Жыл бұрын

Can you help me build my home studio?

@AdhirajMathur Жыл бұрын

For starters, do not get the studio monitors if you have a tight budget. Studio monitors won’t give you the real sound if your room isn’t treated.

@ChloeSpiritual Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this advice! I was wondering to get studio headphones or monitors! I needed this I appreciate it because my room isn’t sound treated

@Sg435 Жыл бұрын

Personally I disagree. Anything that can output High quality audio is going to help

@ajmedia559 Жыл бұрын

@@Sg435 I’m with you bro I’ve used both and I still find my monitor better and my rooms not treated at all

@TheDeboross Жыл бұрын

Ha! I got busted speakers only one works n it's distorted and my CD sounds great in the car . Stop giving advice when u don't know what you're talking about

@trapgangbeatz2083 Жыл бұрын

I disagree and agree monitor's are better imo it doesn't really matter if the room is untreated or not i use normal jbl speakrs in my bedreem and i find my mix is better leveled than with headphones but i do agree that if you're on a tight budget you shouldn't buy it cuz while it does help you mix better its not that huge of a difference that it would be necessary

@IamJaieCarter Жыл бұрын

This is amazing, most people that make these kinds of videos already are using a $5000 pc so having the computer included in the budget is amazing to see

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it 👌🏻

@Andre_Ang Жыл бұрын

Ayoooo!! This is literally evident that you dont need expensive gear to make good music! Love all your videos man🔥🔥

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!!

@user-uj6yu1jk2b Жыл бұрын

@@EdwardSmithMusic do you have a tlm 49 review on your channel?

@Woke_Black_Sheeep07 4 ай бұрын

That laptop was for parts or not working on ebay*

@nahumbolt86 Жыл бұрын

To be fair, you can upgrade the ram very very easily and ram is very cheap to buy. As long as you've got a decent processor, then you're fine. Then upgrade to 16gbs once you've purchased the laptop :)

@HOLLASOUNDS Жыл бұрын

True but My used 2018 £150 i5 HP probook has 8gig ram and still cant run Ableton 11 or several plugin sythersizors hardly at all but it runs Reason 12 perfectly which is great however not being able to use Ableton for tasks it does well and not being able to use the Native instruments and Arturia plugins is a massive problem.

@localopenmicpodcast Жыл бұрын

Many inexpensive/used laptops are not upgradeable regarding RAM. It is something a person should confirm first, prior to purchase. I have two older laptops that I purchased without checking and I had to live with them as is (ASUS i7 and an ASUS i5). RAM on these older laptops is not guaranteed to be inexpensive either. This would be due to less stock available.

@BL0NE Жыл бұрын

where can I get ram cheap?

@trapgangbeatz2083 Жыл бұрын

Its better to get a pc its easier and you can do it at home plus its verry hard to fuck it up i got a pc for about 90 usd with 4gb ram and a ram card is cheap

@kyleday5026 Жыл бұрын

hi for 3d printing rendering or just printing models online what is the cheapest cpu for fast rendering.

@bigmac7114 Жыл бұрын

your main setup looks great! Keep doing what you love, you are very talented!

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jeffmarin7356 Жыл бұрын

I’m trying to finally get into edm music creation and your channel is amazing for starting thank you so much

@iqdefinition3253 Жыл бұрын

I reeeeally like the way this video was put together man🤗, keep up the job work and blessings Edward

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@namede6210 Жыл бұрын

Sick video. I believe this could be something able to work with for people who don't use too many VSTs. If you need only 1 guitar/piano track and 1 vocal track, maybe some reverbs and delays, I think it's possible with the laptop in the video.

@donnellhicks Жыл бұрын

You did a really good job showing how to setup a home recording studio that is affordable. Thank you for sharing. I'm a new subscriber.

@SIKKYBEATS Жыл бұрын

Dope video! And you made the setup look great too🙌

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@014Marines Жыл бұрын

Very good premise for anyone that is intimidated by how expensive it is to start up a home studio. But to further expand on your setup you left out the monitor stands, as well as the XLR to TRS cables required to connect the monitors to the interface and the cable from the mic or instrument into the interface. Also it would be smart to buy a power conditioner for this setup. You’d need a total of 3 to 4 inputs depending if the interface requires an input. I would argue the power conditioner might be the most annoying but important investment so you don’t run the risk of frying your gear through an janky old power strip. This comment can come off pretentious but i do think it is worth mentioning.

@pedrosilvamusician Жыл бұрын

power conditioner is good if you don't know how the electrics of the house are made, and it's a big risk if you're on the road connecting the equipments to dodgy power outlets

@014Marines Жыл бұрын

@@pedrosilvamusician Agreed, if anyone is willing to invest any amount of money into music. this is the first place to start.

@racheloshaksmusic Жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure the blue cables came with the interface.

@ertuayan4139 Жыл бұрын

Informative for someone who deals with music in Turkey! Thank you bro.

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@prodratadequeso Жыл бұрын

0:00 lets go we both use that screensaver

@TrochezCovers Жыл бұрын

Damn bro, i bidded for the same presonus monitor set, so you were the one who won it, how small the world is, amazing pair, and amazing video mate

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Haha what a coincidence 😂 Thanks for watching bro!

@Chefboyarcezz Жыл бұрын

Love the creativity and the camera angles bro keep it up you going crazy !

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! 🙏🏻

@JenniferMcNutt-rb3wc 6 ай бұрын

Great Video and really solid music! Love your channel!!

@IsHekiel Жыл бұрын

yo Edward this is the type of content love this stuff, also try recording music in it and see how it compares to pro studios

@dano3211 Жыл бұрын

You set that gear up really fast. Wow!

@TOMASens Жыл бұрын

I am super enjoyed! Amazing stuff you did with this movie, is for sure price did not always go with the quality. "Good quality does not have to be expensive". Super difficult to understand at the beginning of everybody's journey with sound. "4GB of ram, I want to go with 8Gb of ram", is more than obvious, so again thanks for that. My favorite part is of course... "Your PC ran into a problem..." and your golden advice which is a must to understand at the beginning-> "Just don't forget to save!" Szakunec! As I know these principles, I am more than happy to say.... that all is TRUE! Pozdro!

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate your support!

@indigo4438 Жыл бұрын

Great video guide man, keep it up and running! 🙌

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@jimmyjr8986 Жыл бұрын

Great guidance through out !!! Thanks Ed

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@BestAcapellas Жыл бұрын

This is my best video on KZfaq I've watched and rewatch this video couple of times Nice video and editing ❤️ I subscribed ❤️

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

@ricknoah9184 Жыл бұрын

Am gradually putting together a studio. I admire your approach and I know I'd be all over EBay if I didn't just come up with about a thousand I can spend. I already have a pumped laptop with a I7 and a Gig memory (all SSD). Have a separate 32 inch 4K monitor. Have a new Oxygen Pro Mini as well (bought Ableton 11 outright). So, I have a thousand to buy the rest. Getting a Behringer WASP analog synth for sure and the Focusrite Scarlett 212 audio interface. The rest is still being researched.... Its fun...

@NewcarsTv Жыл бұрын

wow, thus amazing. in fact you did it

@tomerlevy1171 Жыл бұрын

Great content my friend, keep up the good work!

@TaeGlizzy2212 Жыл бұрын

U really helped me, exactly what I was looking for

@TaeGlizzy2212 Жыл бұрын

Aye that lil sample u did hit hard where the rest?

@warnutztheloser Жыл бұрын

This is incredible man how u only spent that much. Crazy How Back in 2007 I had a 64 analog mixing mixing board with 6 keyboards. Now I just have a laptop with a midi controller

@tr3xbaybay724 Жыл бұрын

I love your mixing of vocals

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Vocal mixing video coming soon!!

@MonoGiadating Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right. Inspiration matters and network to promote your work so you can achieve fame someday 😊

@fungaimpandi2525 Жыл бұрын

This is what we want ❤️

@jobimboy Жыл бұрын

Those studio monitors are really good for the budget 👍

@philomelodia Жыл бұрын

Lovely video. I really liked the song, actually. You should upload it as a full video. Would love to hear the entire thing. Sounded pretty good.

@audiolego Жыл бұрын

It's now Monday at the airport and have been binge watching since Christmas (after the party dinner).

@Cutch22 7 ай бұрын

I've been upgrading my gear recently and have been buying everything new. Watching him get all of this gear that is similar in quality for a fraction of the price makes me want to cry...

@pedrosilvamusician Жыл бұрын

One thing he didn't add is the shipping. Most of the items have 20-30 dollars shipping, which easily add 200 more on top of the price of the item

@kceemarzz Жыл бұрын

Focus on the positives fam, no need pointing out unimportant things.

@ElaxGameplaysHD Жыл бұрын

@@kceemarzz "unimportant things"? It creates unrealistic expectations for someone who really has that budget

@bonakshed Жыл бұрын

I was going to say the exact same thing. You need to take the shipping into account. You can't say the audio interface is $20 if the shipping is also $20. It's an auction with 1 bid of $20 so is going to be more but the minimum is already $40

@ARMYStrongHOOAH17 Жыл бұрын

EDIT: I also forgot to add the laptop shipping, which is another $25, putting the total at $122 for shipping; a massive 35% of his advertised budget. I calculated $97 for the shipping. So I think "....under $500" would have been a better advert

@ARMYStrongHOOAH17 Жыл бұрын

@Kcee Marzz right, I bet you do the same thing when your credit card company sends you the bill for 30% APR on all your purchases and your $35 overdraft fees on a $5 purchase. Just focus on the positive. Only blind fools "just focus on the positive". You gotta take into account ALL aspects, not just the good, not just the bad.

@swackymusic Жыл бұрын

0:40 was such a plot twist lol

@user-kk2br3xl2m 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, I will get one set home studio

@erikrodriguez8721 Жыл бұрын

Cables and mic stand just out of thin air 🤪 Dope vid 🤙🏽🤙🏽

@AnonymousAccount514 Жыл бұрын

I like this guy. great singer too.

@by_antony Жыл бұрын

Cool, dude!

@armandorodriguez6447 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff,going shopping 🛍

@PicheBendajo Жыл бұрын

I just switched from pc to Mac, and Macs just work better. I never realized how awesome my midi keyboards were until the nobs worked correctly. I never luck out on used gear. this is a great video topic. The PreSonus ultimate bundle new is a great value if you're trying to cross the t's and dot the i's. for the lowest price of entry new. its 299 it comes with a mic headphones monitors interface cables and a daw. It's good for the money, but you could probably get a little bit better quality if you got the "best budget" items that are highly rated.

@alyteent Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff. Good budget buy

@valentinipinto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for thinking of us brokies

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel 🙏🏻

@darrengordon-hill Жыл бұрын

Get a job

@octm1 Жыл бұрын

i’m an artist with plenty music to record and you got me more excited to move into my new apt

@djresource717 Жыл бұрын

Great job.

@OzeiasBarbosa 10 ай бұрын

*Show!!* 🇧🇷

@DatBoyJaden Жыл бұрын

Amazing video!

@tyrondecemberthomas Жыл бұрын

Great video. I wonder what software you used to make this cool video. Would be nice to use it to record my first recording session.

@henri-fillipbauer6579 Жыл бұрын

Man that song is dope

@user-ch5wm8rw2o Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Well done!

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

@jaytizal405 Жыл бұрын

Aye that song kinda lit 🔥

@rumbletack Жыл бұрын

Like it man

@djunclephill422 Жыл бұрын

Well done great video. I think you’re going to inspire many people. One Question, the DAW you used Cubase trail version. Can you save, live record, add instruments plugins or do you have to buy the full version?? Thanks again for making this film ❤

@typodapsycho1734 Жыл бұрын

REAPER, REAPER, REAPER!

@bunthansephierothkong5478 Жыл бұрын

Such a awesome topic

@japhethrella Жыл бұрын

you are a legend, but the last bit got me laughing of an hour

@vannmensa Жыл бұрын

Great video Nice Setup on a budget Really need a setup like this to kick start my music production career I'm hoping I win your full home studio setup giveaway to get started Dope content as usual

@Nadroj97 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video man

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Really appreciate you watching!!

@bigbadbaby7640 4 ай бұрын

Wow this is awesome 🤩

@dylanpaulmusic Жыл бұрын

Damn the song is epic 🥺🔥🔥🔥🔥

@michaelmennies1685 Жыл бұрын

Fun video. I would always recommend starting folks on good headphones only. And possibly spending more money on just a USB mic, eliminating the need for an interface. And obviously it makes it impossible to come in on this kind of budget, but the Mac Airs now have no fans, eliminating a big recording problem, fan noise in the microphone.

@dkijc Жыл бұрын

Loved it!

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@garyingersoll2460 Жыл бұрын

did you write that song that you recorded on your new equipment? Beautiful sound. What effects were you using on your vocals? Were you using any pitch correction? Compression?

@KentLuciiano Жыл бұрын

Nice set up bro!

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@orbanparodiak9286 Жыл бұрын

Omg first also quality content

@budgetguitaristcom Жыл бұрын

Fun video! 4GB of RAM is pure torture, but other than that, some great choices! Reaper is a great budget DAW.

@KittKattBarr222 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you can get a laptop with upgradable RAM. So when you have additional funds you can upgrade the RAM. Until then you have something to start with.

@TonyThomas10000 Жыл бұрын

I would have left out the monitors and just used headphones. And a laptop with at least 8GB of RAM (many old Lenovos could be upgraded to 12GB for not much more). Finally, I would have bought the Presonus interface new because it comes with Studio One Artist. The Audiobox is only around $100.

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Great suggestions!

@houstondrip9930 Жыл бұрын

Yeah if it’s just you making music the monitors aren’t a necessity to start. Use the headphones and check your work in the car. Also even cheaper than eBay, check fb market place bc some people will basically give things away waaayyy under value, or even trade things 🙏🏽

@dwnturn Жыл бұрын

The audiobox is the worst interface in its price range. Very noisy phantom power and the drivers still suck on windows after 10+ years

@TonyThomas10000 Жыл бұрын

@@dwnturn It gets great reviews on Sweetwater. Perhaps they made some improvements?

@HellMunky 8 ай бұрын

i got the 80$ audiobox and its perfect.

@foxxy_and_the_arts Жыл бұрын

You are a genius, thank you so much haha!

@DienPhillips Ай бұрын

I loved the song you made. I WAS SO SAD when it just stopped. I was like NOOOOOOOO.

@averymcdaniel423 2 ай бұрын

I recently bought an M Audio Oxygen Pro 61, PreSonus audio face, Presonus headphones, JBL monitors, mic, mic stand , mic with screen all for $175. I also recently picked up an HP Elitebook 840 G3 16 gig ram, 512 SSD, 500 Gig Hard Drive for $170 off of Ebay. It's not bad for a small budget. I'm proud !!!!

@neoray10 Жыл бұрын

where can i listen to the full song made using this equipment, loved the demou played in the video before the laptop crashed

@Selfmadeking4 11 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥dat sounds nice

@xenostim Жыл бұрын

Curious what people's experiences have been buying used gear? I've been told that some items that are more sensitive like monitors, headphones, some synths and instruments, are very risky bc you don't know how the previous owner treated them (unless you know the previous owner and can confirm they were treated well). Then there are some more sturdy items like audio interfaces that are a safer bet buying used.

@uptonfilms95 Жыл бұрын

Love the watch!! Casio all day 😎

@susumusicofficial Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips!

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jroddyrod5555 10 ай бұрын

Great video !!!!!

@Woke_Black_Sheeep07 4 ай бұрын

Still, Amazing content!

@Darkwoods_Studio Жыл бұрын

Running Reaper could have saved you some crashing issues. Its much lighter than cubase, great system overall for the price! Well done.

@JustMe-ws2pe Жыл бұрын

That's my daw

@jazmanjef Жыл бұрын

@@JustMe-ws2pe Mine too ....

@TheDaveDodsonProject Жыл бұрын

I've been using Cakewalk since the 90's and now it's 100% free. Agree though Reaper is another great option. Also he could of saved a few bucks on the monitors and came in under budget. Great video still and just goes to show what you can do on a slim budget.

@NoobtuberKidd Жыл бұрын

Great dude,even though you didn't budget for the monitor stands, or the headphone stand lol!

@TBD3.0 Жыл бұрын

Well done👍🏻

@ev4657 Жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks for the video. Also, you’re very handsome.

@kbrodusyfhnepia8290 8 ай бұрын

I actually really enjoyed your song was really good 👍 👌 👏

@tonyforce75 Жыл бұрын

Hello edward! Great content you got..

@EdwardSmithMusic Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks!

@UrbanCraftTv Жыл бұрын

Very interesting!

@aconemusic Жыл бұрын

Respect!

@a2roland Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Cachimz 7 ай бұрын

Wow, your bugging sound effect really made me believe my headphones had some problem as most of the time

@mikaivcypher462 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@EdwardSmithMusic 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for supporting the channel!!

@bonimcruela Жыл бұрын

The most important thing is giving a budget to a very good laptop that can handle many layers, vst and wont freeze because when it freezes its done

@Machoniak Жыл бұрын

great studio 👍 Where did you buy those acoustic panels with a world map mate?

@groundbreakerexplore Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and informative content

@DrewHughesMusic 6 ай бұрын

Cables, mic stand …. Post and packaging…… but I agree, I don’t have to spend a fortune to make music 👍

@bokstEr222 Жыл бұрын

Used market in usa makes me cry. In my country buying new is sometimes even cheaper than used and almost all the audio stuff is 50-100% more expensive than in usa...

@HOLLASOUNDS Жыл бұрын

Are you from UK? Gear can be more expensive but not always, Novation for example has a UK bass and there gear cost the same in the UK as USA.

@bokstEr222 Жыл бұрын

@@HOLLASOUNDS I’m from eastern europe (not EU) hahah. but I kinda can’t use Thomann because of import fees

@stop6production Жыл бұрын

Nice video man! .. Relax that reverb in the future, way too much :-) ... Also for those talking about not getting studio monitors in an untreated room ... myth. As a 20 year audio engineer that worked in actual studios from back in the day and now have my own studio working with artists around the U.S ... get your mix right to begin with, it will sound exactly the same in vehicles. Monitors gives true sound and you need to have them. Don't just rely on headphones. We don't listen to music in our headphones in the car. Cars are untreated too. Get a good set of monitors, FIX YOUR MIX and everything will fall to place on your mastering. Untreated rooms are just social media regurgitations and marketing fluff to get you to buy all their stuff. Put carpet down, blanket the opposite wall the speakers face. It's a start to a cleaner sound. 8" monitors(you can build these WAY less too) and get a 10-12" woofer. Woofer goes center just off the wall under your desk or opposite wall in the center. It's a start and you can build up from there.

@michaelmennies1685 Жыл бұрын

I disagree. You can absolutely do great mixing on good headphones. I recently watched an interview with Andrew Scheps talking about how much he mixes on headphones. And the fact is that today most people are listening on headphones or crappy speakers. Granted, it is very different listening with discreet left and right channels as it is with headphones, but once again, that is how most of the world is listening to pop music now.

@REVerbtalk Жыл бұрын

@@michaelmennies1685 Headphones is always part of mixing but not for full time headphones. You're speaking what he already knows. You're disagreement is way out of context and that's all you're dead set on because you only saw "don't (skipped 'just') rely on headphones" and skipped the part where he said he's been in the industry 20 years. All you focused on was the word headphones and your only rebuttal was about some video you saw and regurgitating about people listening on headphones You forgot we had headphones long before the new millennia. But you need to understand mixing on speakers is equal too because pop music(and all other genres) plays in cars, clubs, tv, movies too. That's why he he said don't JUST rely on them. He didn't say don't use them. He also never once said anything about how lesser mixing is on headphones and you created your own problem by saying "I disagree, you can do great mixing". WHere he say the lesser about them? Your argument to his comment is literally null.

@michaelmennies1685 Жыл бұрын

@@REVerbtalk Actually, I am a professional musician, voice director, engineer and mixer and I do the majority of my mixing today on headphones. I have been working in music, tv and film production for 40 years now. Of course working on good monitors works and so does working on really good headphones. In the end, what I am trying to say is if am helping someone build an inexpensive first setup for the least amount of money, I would not recommend they spend any money on monitors - better to spend it on better headphones and a better microphone in my opinion. The fact is, when you are recording your own voice, you can't listen to your settings while you are tracking through the monitors, only playback. The biggest downside to headphones is ear fatigue. Of course I check my mixes on small speakers and in the car and adjust when I hear things are way off, but basically I think once you learn what sounds good in whatever set-up you use that still sounds good in the outside world, that becomes your reference point. On top of that the mastering plug-ins today, like Ozone, are so good at helping keep things under control, it is arguably a lot easier to get a decent mix.

@REVerbtalk Жыл бұрын

@@michaelmennies1685 Just because you been doing all of that for 40 years does not 1up facts you tried to shut him down on. You saying all of that extra does not justify anything and I got a feeling your focus is personal, there was no need to buck your chest up with "40 years". His sole 20 years is 100% focused on mixing and engineering. I know people in the industry 5 years and can do extremely great mixes purely off of cheap speakers. You want to do it right the first time, you do it right! Therefore, you get monitors. If you're gonna call yourself a "producer", then get what what producers have and you MUST have monitors. Can't call yourself a contractor and not own a framing nailer. Also stop trying to sound smart over the obvious, we ALL know you can't be on a mic with speakers bro I'm surely not going to fall into that convo trap... Once again you're trying to make him sound like he said not use it when he never said it. Yes I know what ear fatigue is because I wasn't born a week ago but your 40 years is the greater so I wouldn't know right?. So I went to his page, heard his music, subscribed because I like his music that plays very well in my car and my laptop. Where's one of your songs you've mixed? Love to hear this 40 years of experience you posses. Save your 1up's, put your dick back in your pants and zip it up, stop measuring contesting him and link me to a song you've done so I can listen to what your songs sounds like.

@michaelmennies1685 Жыл бұрын

@@REVerbtalk I really don't get the animosity. I was simply commenting from my experience, that you can do good mixes on headphones, and if I am recommending a system for someone who is just starting out with a very limited budget I would not spend money on monitors. That's all. I really didn't think my comments would warrant such a strong response.

@reddeadryan78 Жыл бұрын

I believe this video to be accurate. You can get a totally professional home studio with $1500. I'd say $2500 to make it much better such as getting an apollo solo interface, with a shure sm7b mic. The acoustic panels and bass traps you can easily make. With places like Zzounds you can get anything you want next day at your door on a payment plan, no interest, no credit check. Its the only way I could afford my gear. 🍻