My recommended starter setup for basic recording/producing
Ableton 11 (free 90 day trial) – software that can record and edit audio
Focusrite Scarlett – box that connects your instruments to your computer
Shure SM57 Mic – classic and affordable mic that is in most studios
Shure SM58 Mic – classic and affordable mic that is often used in performances but can be used as a starter mic for recording vocals
AT Noise Canceling Headphones – great sound for this pricepoint
KRK Rokit Studio Monitors – commonly used monitors with fantastic flat sound quality
My current most used recording equipment
All of the recommended starter gear above and…
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 – next level up mbox that features 4x input slots and reduced latency
Neumann TLM 103 Mic – I am IN LOVE with this mic for vocals – this can get beautiful professional sounding vocal recordings but I now use it for many other instruments as well
Adjustable Boom Height Mic Stand – hold those mics!
Mic Isolation Shield -get some basic noise isolation for cheap
My current most used instruments and accessories
AKAI Professional LPK25 – USB MIDI Keyboard Controller – I plug out quick ideas on this
Quiklok Keyboard Stand – really nice and sturdy stand! It doesn’t travel well though so use it at home!
Line 6 Spider V 60 MKII Guitar Head – I’ve loved this for guitar and have used it for many different projects
Performance Plus Guiro – for some really cool wood sounds
UMIKU Maracas – for crunchy percussion
Afuche Cabasa – for crunchy percussion
Vandoren SR222 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2 – my sax reeds
D’Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings – my guitar strings
Vocal Microphones used in famous songs
Charles Bradley – Changes Electro-Voice RE320
John Lennon – Imagine Neumann U87
Michael Jackson – Thriller Shure SM7
Stevie Wonder – Superstition Electro-Voice RE320
The Police – Every Breath You Take AKG c414
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