This is what I love about your content, youre not just showing off reviews on the a product for studio , youre teaching people to get started what ever budget they have .

Sanjay, i just wanna take a moment and thank you so much for what youre doing for this community. The industry needs more people like you

I started with a laptop that belonged to my mom to complete school work for her students (she’s a teacher). The laptop had 4GB of ram. The laptop crashed FL Studio so many times, but that’s what I had, that’s what I used at the moment. I now am happy to have a 16GB Ram MacBook Pro 2018, i7 processor with a 1TB internal SSD. It took me years to be able to upgrade. So to all those that say that they can’t make music because of bad gear.... If you really want to make music, you make music with what you have and then upgrade as you go. Great video Sanjay C

I'm in high school, I have decided to invest my everything in music and I know in the next few years I'm gonna be a good music producer. Thanks for your great job.

Many people blame their gear , give excuses that they don't have enough money to spen on setup. This is what I too taught in the beginning BUT later I released that I don't need high end gears to make good music , all I needed is talent(love, inspiration, support from friends) Yes,We must *THANK* *FREEBIES* community ,free plugins are enough for a beginner to learn music And again THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO ♥️ and make the music you love

You are wearing your heart on your sleeve with this one! Your desire to help every musician comes shining through in this video. You put much thought, research, study and expense into making this invaluable video for us. Thank you.

Tomorrow is my bday and I'm getting this set up!( Excluding laptop, cause I have a 2010 MacBook Air and a rode usb mic)

I feel like this is the first I’ve seen of some music producer actually make a cheap setup and finnaly telling poeple in this video they don’t need to spend a minimum of 1000 pound to start music Thank you for making this video you have helped many lost souls actually become music producers

I’m gonna say it. You’re very underrated. I really love how you explained things in this video. Well done Sanjay you earned yourself a subscriber Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦

Wow man! Subtitles on almost every language! You're doing amazing things here

This proves that people who want to help others will find a way to do that. I’ve asked ppl I know how to get a good laptop to support these softwares and they never give any details, it’s like they’re saying “figure it out yourself”which, honestly, it’s what I’ve been doing since the beginning. These are gamers, so I know they know.

an ableton live 10 suite costs US$749... damn, that's more than double the cost of this music studio! i'm still finding it crazy, thank you so much for the video!!

I have those exact speakers and they are amazing! Don’t blame the gear, it’s all about your drive to be successful. :)

Love this! Just subscribed! My recording computer's a Lenovo Thinkpad x230T (Windows 10, 8 GB RAM). I got it about 2 years ago for very cheap. These computers are cheap, easy to repair/upgrade, tough, and stable. Most of my rig would be considered "budget", but it's served me well. I've even had a couple songs on network tv, that I've recorded, mixed, and mastered in my living room on maybe $600 worth of gear (not counting my guitars). The entry price-point to home recording is lower than ever and I hope more people looking to get into it watch this video.

I use CR3 for three years now and I'm happy with it. It is so budget friendly and I'm developing my channel and music with it. Thank you Sanjay, you making us Indians proud. ♥️🇮🇳

This setup includes lots of things that I discovered over the years. I envy the people who can simply watch this video and start making music. Thank you for the video!

I use a T430 for my portable setup and it does the job really well. One thing I will say is in Ableton after adding some heavier effects (Soundtoys, iZotope) it will cut out (as expected). However, within this DAW you can freeze tracks which can help a lot with this! Also almost everything is upgradable from the RAM, storage, display, and CPU. Another option I would recommend looking at is the T440P or the T480 if you have extra cash (but make sure you have good gear surrounding it before this kind of upgrade). Keep making the music you love!

dude this is insane love this simple set up haven't bought any monitors yet n my studio is already over 400$

Sanjay feels and talks like an older brother! Appreciate you sir!

A little change for it as my setup 1- focurite Scarlett 2i2 2- lounchkey mini mk 3 3- abelton live/lite 4- akg p120

A studio in 350 dollar's is unbelievable.😀😁😄😃

I just wanna say thank you for all the amazing content you are offering us. I've been watching your channel since 30k subscribers and i've learned so many usefull stuff. I am really happy to see your channel growing that fast, and thanks again for being so active and uploading videos that often!

This is very refreshing, while other synthTubers are unwrapping obscenely expensive premium synths, you provide a way for average folks to get started.

I think this Gentle Man needs a big round of applause! some people think putting together these is just for youtube to make money. but on the other hand, me watching, learning and getting inspired transcends beyond earning. Thanks a lot #Sanjay C

Currently screaming internally of how excited I am rn for this video haha

It is great to be reminded that more is not always more when it comes to creativity and the methods we implement. Great to see a budget option, there are many who would be looking for a video just like this one...a reachable start to creating music.

Cool subject, Sanjay! I'm actually typing this on my T430s. I own and use many Lenovo laptops. They are tough as nails, fairly easy to upgrade and repair, and as you stated, pretty cheap. I have a few recommendations as well for those that have a bit more cash to spend: 1) Try to get the laptop with the NVIDIA chipset. Graphics performance will be better and some plugins take advantage of it. 2) The Hybrid drive is nice, but if you can at least go to a 500gb SSD, do it. They are running about $50.00 now, and you will get a huge performance increase, but far less power usage, which will help your battery life if you are working portable. 3) You can hook up an external monitor using the mini-Display port on these laptops. You will need a mini-Display port to convert to HDMI to DVI and you can go to a Thrift Store/Internet marketplace and get them cheap (I find them for $20 or less) OR get the docking station on Ebay for $20.00 and get all the video output ports. And as you mentioned, go for the RAM upgrade as well.

This is the 3rd vi from ur channel I watched. All were great but this one made me subscribe. Ur doing great work for the culture.

There is always someone in KZfaq that's have what you need I am going to set up this set up when I will make something I will surely give you the credits because you and charlie puth just gave a push to my music career

This is helpful for music producers

I thought it was awesome that you included a laptop, most other videos will give a list of budget gear whilst recording on their 2k MacBook. Really great video for anyone starting from zero.

This is amazing Sanjay. This will definitely help a lot of up and coming music creatives out there. For $350.00 that's a steal deal bundle.

For all of budged equipment videos that i've watched, this one is the best one, it realy is simple, and it gives you the right choise to buy (for me) thanks sanjay.

It feels like I'm meditating, so calm.

Really nice advice there! Plus the T430 is very explandable and upgradable. There is a whole community of its users. I have this one and upgraded the socketed CPU to an I7 with 4 cores 8 threads, 16 GB of ram and have an 120 GB MSATA boot drive and a 480 GB Sata 2,5 " second drive. So it will be more than usable with Windows 10 as an budget mobile audio production workstation!

Amazing Presentation skills , also i purchased Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro 250 ohms and its getting comfortable over time also the soundstage is slowly expanding . All thanks to your videos !!!

I started with my friends laptop and we would make awesome music I finally asked my mom and told her for over two years I been making music at my friends house she said ok if I get straight a’s but she also said even if I don’t I can spend at least 400 dollars so thanks man this is a big thing for me

I started producing on my moms' computer ( i3 2330m, 4gb ram) Very entertaining video.

I have an 8-year-old kid who is showing interest in beat making. This is a good budget setup. Thanks, man!!

Great KZfaq idea, two thumbs up! It shows that we don't need all the bells and whistles to make great music.

I would switch out the speakers and the interface for the beyerdynamic 770 at 32 ohms. And if I’m only making music get rid of the mic and upgrade the keyboard to the akai lpk25 for $70

I love this channel! You are always so positive and helpful!

You really got me motivated to hooking up something proper, and I’m willing to put in the work to get it, thank you for that man. Respect

his smiles in between sentences just make the video even better.

I have the same computer! Only it's the T520... But you did it! A $350 studio! 🤘

Its hard to find good information with someone who knows how to flow as they teach. It's a challenge to refer to all those links and references every time without making one want to stop listening and you kept it focused on the point. lol Great job, great info

I just bought my most expensive piece of gear yet (a godin a6 ultra) and love using expensive stuff. That being said, I have spent forever using the bare minimum, and I've never found a cheap setup to be a limiting one. Props to you Sanjay, good vid

Well, I'm getting this in-home music studio for Christmas and I am SOO excited. The only thing I'm doing differently is this: I am using FL Studio 20 instead of Cakewalk, I am getting a launchpad since ! already have a controller, and I am getting the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface. Anyway, endless thanks for your helpful video Sanjay, sooo useful!!!!!

I wish I had that setup I’m just 14 but that is my dream

I made it: :) i call it "STUDIO 2" - iMac (with the newest OS) 100 Euro - Logic Pro X 220 Euro - from ebay a bundle (used) MIDI Keyboard M-Audio (49 Keys) + JBL Control 1 Monitor 25 Euro

Was a pleasure asking questions on the stream. Thanks for the premiere.

Man, your videos are so thorough Sanjay. You're a legend.

You always have the best videos Sanjay! You explain things so well and are so informative ! You’re helping me so much in my music production journey ! Thanks a million 😄😄😄!!

Cakewalk is great it sounds clean the learning curve is minimal too , I know those speakers been looking at it for a while now ,if I have to get anything from this list would be a computer and a midi controller .maybe some headphones cause where I live I can't use speakers .I already have a Scarlett 2i2 1st gen ,great video sanjay .(edited) I have komplte start too that plugin is Amazing .

As a computer scientist I can tell you: This Laptop is a banger. Most students that studied computer science / informatics in my university used exactly these models or very similar lenovo ones!

This guys videos are so detailed and organized and time stamped I love it!!! The links are clear and everything!

4am notification gang (but I'm in Italy so it's 1pm

I'm excited 😍

Thanks for this video Sanjay. I'm a multi-instrumentalist who got tired of making cover videos because of copyright strikes. I started working on a home studio in the past few months and have been struggling to make sense of cakewalk. I tried watching other videos but they made it seem more complicated. I hope you'll consider making a tutorial for a total noob in the future. All the best. I'll definitely check you other videos. I'm learning a lot. Thanks.

It's amazing to see how much you really help out everyone, much love Sanjay

All true, however a computer with only 4GB will struggle with a project with many audio tracks and plug-ins running in real time. More powerful computer and an external drive would help greatly. It’s true you don’t need super expensive equipment to make hits, actually a laptop alone would be enough if that’s all you got.

Yes LAD this was a class video!

As far as the keyboard goes, I was able to land a Novation Launchkey 25 for $50 used. You get full size keys, some pots, and 16 pads. It's a steal and they're popping up on Reverb and eBay all the time.

I feel this vid! My keyboard is literally over 3 times as much as my computer, and my computer works fine. Honestly, if you're on a budget, just get a used computer off eBay. I got a 2009 iMac for $120, with upgraded ram, and it works fine!

Started with a USB Mic and cheap studio headphones. Now my set up is worth 3-4k

The bare minimum gear is not recommended. Coz we will have to upgrade sooner or later then its a waste of money on the very cheap stuff. Don't get laptop, get a PC. Get good keyboard. Studio monitors are not necessary in my opinion, get a good headphone. Get the Focusrite Scarlett bundle.

This guy really can explain stuff in simple terms..Thanks!!!

Thank you for putting that together. The only substantial drawback that I see with this setup is the limited 1.600 x 900 screen resolution of the laptop. To me every pixel counts when producing music. And the 14 inch screen is another strain on my old eyes. A recommendation for anyone feeling alike would be to spend another 20 bucks on any used 22 inch monitor and there you go *bäm* you got full hd, loads of screen space and even a double screen setup if you dare (having an own screen for the mixer section is worth gold). Again thank you very much Sanjay C!

I think this is the first premiere in our channel🤔

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Way better than what I use , Gear doesn't matter

This guy has every single piece of equipment I ever dreamed of having (the mpk mini mk2 especially!) 🥺

Now, if only I had $350 or, in my country's language, about a year's pay in minimum wage.

2:39 "i'll put a few links to laptops like mine in the description" - i'm interested in those links

This is exactly what I needed. You are a bro!!

Thank you so much for this video! I have been using a Korg digital 16 track recorder for 15 years , though, recently my old Mac (which, I uploaded everything to for simple distribution) died on me. So, basically I'm clueless about the virtual recording world. I went to Best Buy today and the experience was deflating. No one really helped me understand the parts that I would need to start this journey. This video though....what a relief!! I thought that I would be well over 2k for something resembling a studio. Not so though. Thank you again. From one artist to another, I deeply appreciate you and your willingness to share information.

Notification gang! 😬

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You are such a champion. I pretty much just click 'like' as soon as the video starts at this point. This wasn't even a video for me, but I wanted to see what you put together for such a price because things like that amuse me just as thought experiments, too :D

Out of anyone I finally found the right budget video that suits me thank you for the recommendation I’m now going to be following your process!

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Great video that actually includes the computer in the overall cost-so many don't. Are these products top of the line? Maybe not, but for someone on a budget, it's such a great start!

Not following the same list, but thank you for inspiring many others who want to create music. YOU ROCK!!! I admire and appreciate people who do these kind of things. My list: HP EliteBook Folio 9470m 8GB Ram $180 Focusrite Scarlett Solo - Audio Interface for both Mac & Windows $120 Microphone: Marantz MPM-1000 $45 was on Sale Headphones: LyxPro HAS-10 $33.44 on Amazon I need to buy Speakers or Music Monitors. I seen your other video, you recommend The Rokit

Question = Are You Indian If Not Then Why Is You Name Sanjay??...

so we gonna ignore the fact that fl studio is like 1000 dollars?

This is a pristine video Sanjay. I really appreciate people like you. Coming from a long time engineer and keyboardist. I am a working composer and use some big hitter VSTi's and sample libraries...My go to library for orchestral is 8DIO. Really amazing stuff. Plus I have all of my hardware synths. Quite a few. I will tell you what I have if interested :)

Another helpful, good quality video, brought to you by..... Sanjay! Love these video man, you out so much effort into them, really appreciate it!

i can tell you are a smart and very generous chap, Sanjay; hats off to you, you are giving people an honest hand up ! very rare, Dude ! peace....

Another awesome video Sanjay ! This is great for both young folks and those on a tight $350 budget. Being able to create music should be accessible to as many people as possible. There is something good for the soul when you're creating all forms of music...I'm not expecting to sell my music per se or being a DJ professional (well who knows?) for me it's totally therapeutic. However I want to create background music and sounds for what I do in my real work which is Elearning content design and development. I'm a big believer in bringing in new skills to what you're already doing.

I'm so glad I found your channel, I already have a Thinkpad T430 and a budget PC I built, and with the advice I've found on your channel I'm going to be setting up my own studio at home and hopefully producing an album by this time next year.

This is a public service to the artist community and the world at large. Thanks!

Pretty cool video and I appreciate that you know how to be engaging without being obnoxious. I’m a little older but stepping into Production And this was a good resource for me.

That's the same budget laptop I recommend for starting in programming and I started recommending it since I was in a really tight budget in my first job, it handles everything like a beast 😎👌

Takes me back to my beginnings I had a 4gb laptop with 250gb I believe and this was 10 years ago! Now I got a 32gb 1tb i7 gaming laptop and I still believe the upgrades don’t make the producer it is the producer who puts drive into what they do to make the upgrades eventually. Thanks for sharing this man!

Thank you brother . We love and appreciate you Sanjay!!!!

Hey man, just watched this video and completely inspired me to sell my Tama rockstar kit and my 5 string LTD bass and amp to get all this stuff. I've always wanted to produce and make my own music. Thank you so much for the inspiration man.

You have earned yourself a new subscriber. Your channel is simple, clear and understanding

I’ve never seen a more professional video.

This is just what any student needs on a tight budget. Well researched and well executed video, this is a great channel