What You NEED to Start Making MUSIC (Computer, Software & Hardware)

I think every music producer needs a home studio. In this video, I share my recommendations and advice for building or improving your own music studio.
I'll show you the essential equipment and software you'll need to produce music and record songs.
I've made plenty of mistakes with equipment over the years so I hope this will help you when setting up your own space.

0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Computer
2:15 - Software
3:20 - Audio Interface
4:30 - Headphones
5:30 - Microphones
9:05 - Cables and Stands
9:57 - Studio Monitors
11:10 - Midi Keyboard
11:45 - Power Conditioning
12:35 - Health and Ergonomics

Links to some equipment and videos mentioned (none of these are affiliate links, I'm just sharing more information)

Microphones:

[AnikisTavern]

2:00 Also for the computer spec, - ALWAYS - think about an extra HDD for backup
Internal or external

I had 3 ssd failure in the last 10 years for no specific reason and without real warning

[mlky]

seriously man, you are the best. you spread your knowledge across the internet out of a care for music and sharing, not because you want to charge people money for your own self benefit. I am yet to find another music information channel as amazing as yours. from the bottom of all our hearts thank you for everything you do bro.

[bentropy]

Your last bit of advice about taking care of your body and self, and making the studio an inviting space associated with creativity and play — golden and overlooked

[thetrashpanda]

Power conditioning is one of the most overlooked things in studios. I highly recommend for people to look into it if they have their studios in apartment buildings, older houses, or in rural areas. Aging/substandard wires, transformers, and other electrical doohickeys can cause fluctuations in power that is not noticed with the majority of electronics but show up in music production equipment more frequently. Also it will extend the life of your gear :)

[matthewmargetts]

There is something genuinely comforting about listening to this man. Apart from being extremely knowledgeable, he takes the time to edit his uploads so they're not full of It makes a real difference to the 'palatability' of the message. And on top of that you feel he really cares, both about the quality of your music production, and even your health. Top channel. Please keep up the good work. It certainly motivates me to compose and record.

[inthemix]

Please ask me anything in the comments, I'll do my best to try and help!

[monseatheproducer]

I literally have almost all of home studio setup equipment. But I will still watch the video for the love, respect and loyalty I have for your channel. Anyway, a great video indeed! Thank yoh! 😊

[musicbysazid]

This is literally the only guide anyone would need to start up a home studio. It's really amazing how we're getting this much of valuable info for free.

[chrisricetopher]

The way you changed your seating spot between the headphones and microphones sections without the audio changing in any discernible way was great. That is a pro tip for acoustic control, without even having to mention it really! Nicely done sir. Love the channel!!!

[Chris]

Micheal is back. 🤯 Thanks for all your Videos. 🙏🎶

[DerekPower]

Something to keep in mind with laptops: some laptops can get quite warm quickly when you are using them, especially at full CPU load. Some of those same laptops can also have bad air circulation that is compounded greatly when you lay it flat down on a surface. Over time, this can warp the chassis of the laptop and can even affect performance due to heating issues.

I highly recommend having your laptop resting at an angle rather than flat. You can use a laptop stand, especially ones that are designed to improve the overall air circulation (and this will help keep the laptop itself cool). The easiest and cheapest way is to put little "feet stands" at the bottom of the laptop. That way, you can open them up when you are using the laptop and close them when the laptop is packed away.

[beebnI]

You are an exemple of how every youtube music channel it should be.
Keep up the good work brother!

[maxmariotti]

You are hands down the best music channel on YouTube. The information you provide is all practical and important. thank you for all the value you add!!!!

[charlieswagger]

Hi micheal! I just wanted to thank you for how much your channel has meant to me in the last couple of years. I got into production a couple of years ago and in the mix has taught me so much and has become my comfort channel. I named one of my cats after you and I thought that'd be fun to share lol. Have a good day!

[Cody_OConnell]

Great video. Wish I had seen this years ago on my journey. Definitely agree a nice pair of headphones goes a long way. I've had a pair of Yamaha HS8 studio monitors in my untreated bedroom setup for a couple years and they've never really sounded that great imo, I get way more detail from my Audiotechnica M50x headphones. And I recently got a pair of open back Sennheiser HD650s which seem very similar to my monitors, but more perhaps controlled and detailed. Wish I had pursued the headphone path more earlier on instead of buying into the monitor hype. I agree they're useful to have, but more as a check than the primary tool

[gentlekannada]

I have been following him since the time he created his studio in Scotland. He doesn't show off he is honest. He is calm he is peaceful. Man crush

[dbigswishTV]

Feel so BLESSED watching this to the end... tanx a million

[AutomationDnD]

Thankful for your channel, Man
I'm just a total Noob
but you intelligently demonstrate principles

[kvrpmusic]

As always, thanks for everything Michael!love from Sri Lanka🇱🇰♥️

[mohammadkanaan]

Such a professional youtuber, he summarizes the most important information in a fun way that does not make you bored ever