A curated guide to building your first home studio with hand-picked gear for recording, monitoring, software and accessories.
Who this is for
Beginners without any gear, or looking to add something to what you already have
Budget guidance
300-1000
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The heart of your studio
Essential
A good interface is the command ship, through which all of your audio will pass. Here's a selection of different channel count interfaces, and bundles for you to start with
To trust your ears, you need a good monitoring setup. Accurate monitors for mixing and producing. A great set of headphones for tracking and mixing on the go.
Digital instruments are fun, but you can't beat recording real audio. Here's a selection of great mics, that will be great in the bedroom and a professional recording studio