When you want to compose and record music you need an affordable studio to help you be creative anywhere. We're here for you with some of the best choices in the market right now.
Guitars/Basses
It's vital for your studio to have a guitar or a bass in case you want to record something without having to use MIDI instruments trying to get the real bass/guitar sound.
Fender SQ FSR Bullet Mustang €133.54/$158 is one of the best choices for a versatile guitar, short scale and lightweight in order to carry it everywhere, with two humbuckers to get the best sound without any hum on your recordings.
Squier Mini Precision Bass €141.99/$168is a smaller scale bass to have with you when you want to record bass or need a backup for the road.
MIDI keys
Alesis V25 €61.70/$73 is the best choice for me since it's lightweight, has some great response on the keys, and has great pads for creating beats.
Audio Interface
An audio interface is essential if you want to record anything on your computer.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio €178.33/$211 is the best budget-friendly choice and usually comes in a bundle with some headphones and a mic for about $200.
Microphone
Behringer C1U €32.12/$38 is the best budget-friendly choice for a USB microphone right now since you can record your voice and your instruments with it.
Guitar amp
Roland Micro Cube €109.03/$129 is the best amp for your guitar since it has several FX, you can run it with batteries, is super small and have several amp choices. It also has a REC OUT to record directly to your audio interface without having to use a mic in front of it and a nice PHONES OUT to use it in your hotel room late at night. It also comes with a tuner and a setting to use your mic for small live performances.
Studio monitors/headphones
Even if you travel you need to have headphones/monitors to listen to your mix and decide what you need to tweak in order to make it sound better.
Presonus Eris E3.5 €109.03/$129 is a great choice for studio monitors if you are on a tight budget.
Audio-Technica ATH-M20X €40.57/$48 are great to have with you on the go when travelling and inspiration hits late at night.
DAW
In order to mix and master your songs, you need a Digital Audio Workstation. There are some choices out there like Reaper or Mixcraft if you want to keep things simple and easy.
Plugins for your DAW
In order to mix/master your songs, you need some basic plugins (EQ, Compressor, etc.). Every DAW comes with their own plugins but we will send you some of the best FREE plugins to make your songs sound more professional and radio-friendly.
These are some FREE alternatives to famous PAID plugins.
VITAL is the free alternative to SERUM
TDR NOVA is the free alternative to FF PRO Q3
GSnap is the free alternative to Autotune PRO
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