It's great to be an American, back home in Africa it cost amd arm and a leg. $500 is equal to R7 389,48 in South Africa which doesn't even buy a pair of proper studio monitors. You will need around R20 000 which is equivalent to $1353.28 for a decent amount of money for a budget studio.
The reality check around 4:10 is so useful because I once thought new gear would make me better. Working and creating with your gear regularly is what makes you better.
I've been working with DAWs and writing / recording electronic music for over 20 years, and this is a great video on what to consider when getting started. Best advice in this whole video: 1. Don't wait until it's perfect 2. Make the music YOU love Cheers Sanjay!
I love Ableton Live but I went for cubase 11 pro as I love the traditional user interface and I'm more into pop ,rnb and orchestral stuff rather than edm(I'm 16 and just created my first home studio) I truly love your content , you've helped a lot of people by sharing those great tips about Music production and gear , thanks a lot
@@PositiveActionMan but Cubase is a really tuff competitor for studio one. Hope they will surprise us becoming the best DAW with their next update with amazing features.
If you are doing punk or metal vocals, I would recommend a dynamic microphone instead of a condenser microphone, because they can handle much louder sounds without maxing out.
Thanks so much for this! I recently put together my first home studio, and went with everything you had in this video. Still using the headphones and microphone, I’m a guitarist. All I added was an ZOOM Q8 camera. I love it so far!!!! Absolutely great set up for a beginning home studio! Thank you so much!
This is an incredible video! I love the way you filmed, gave the choices and the knowledge you share! Plus the ambiance is ❤️🔥💫🥳 YOU ARE AMAZING! I need to tell you this more! You make people happy. (Me happy by how you help others!)♥️💕
@@SanjayC Definitely, Luca Pretolesi uses it for mixing and mastering professionally and even sis a course with stock plugins, this shows just how good it can be in the right hands.
I started out with a Lexicon Alpha audio interface and Waveform 11 free DAW. I recommend Waveform 11 to any beginner artists/producers because it's free with plenty of killer features and it helped me understand the basics of music production. You can still make amazing music with cheap gear. It's about how you use the gear rather than what that gear is. Use it to your advantage
Sanjay you’re 100% right ✊🏾because I had brought my 12 year old nephew a brand new pair of PreSonus Eris E3.5 BT-3.5" Near Field Studio Monitors off the Mercari App for $142 with shipping a used like new Akai MPK MK3 USB midi controller $42 a Toner TC-777 mic $28.99 a Focusrite Solo 3rd Generation interface $50 for his 2013 iMac 🖥️ & he’s using Ableton live 11 with the free plugins (Keystone Classics, Dexed, Izotope Vinyl & Spit Fire-Audio soft piano 🎹 strings)
This video will help lot of producers and musicians , Thank you sanjay for summing up every gears that you've reviewed till now 👏 I highly recommend to check the mentioned videos with gear comparison to get full idea 💡 for your next studio upgrade ❤
The one thing I would change is treating- treating is everything when using monitors. Spectre Sound Studios has a great tutorial on how to build super cheap bass/mid traps you can hang on the walls, definitely very important for mixing.
I have audient id4 mk2, beyerdynamic dt990 pro 250ohm, novation launchkey 61 mk3 and I am paying monthly to studio one. I can say its hell of a setup and the audio interface runs the headphones smoothly. I just started learning studio one and loved it. Cant wait to go pro!
I already my studio setup mostly, just missing a few synths, some more percussion instruments, and a Rhodes ep!!! But this video was really helpful for those starting out.
Good morning! Once again thank you Sanjay! Best studio set up on budget I’ve seen lately. Curious, What model is the LG monitor in the back of your laptop? 🤔🤗
Channel stays relevant - always new people starting/cheaper gear... I'm no longer on an ironing board 🤣🥰 Intial setup: Laptop: £159 Asus 8GBRAM 250GB SSD Interface: £149 Focusrite 2i2 Headphones: £25 AudioTechnica M20 Monitors: £69 M-Audio AV40 SUBTOTAL: £402 Since: Mic: £110 Rode Nt1A Midi keys: £89 Akai MPK Mini3 £49 Novation Launchkey 25 £62 Alesis V49 £99 AudioTechnica M50X £10 mic stand SUBTOTAL 2: £419 Pending/en route: £33 powered USB hub GRAND TOTAL: £854 (not included: cables (HDMI to connect to TV etc), wall/desk art (plus screws etc), desk (gifted), desk fan etc, hooks to hang guitars...) Thanks for all the advice; paid links used where applicable
AMAZING studio for the price!Great video and I bet a lot of work went into the making because it’s bang on! Thanks for your newsletter too. Helps us keep on top of things.
I built my package but I went over 500 a little, well maybe a bit lol. Here's my build. Audio Interface: M-AUDIO/ M-TRACK DUO MIC: SENNHEISER E935 IN EAR: TAKSTAR WPM 200 WIRELESS HEADPHONE AND ROUTING: PRESONUS HP4. (OPTIONAL 4 HEADPHONE JACKS AND MONITOR CONTROL AND SWITCH) FOOTSWITCH: AIRTURN BT-200| S-4 SPEAKERS: ERIS E3.5 MIDI KEYBOARD: STILL LOOKING FOR A GOOD CHOICE
@@SanjayC Need your valuable advice on choosing a studio monitoring headphones. I am kind of stuck between the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro and the Sony MDR 7506. The HD 280 Pro costs around Rs. 6,250/- and the MDR 7506 costs Rs. 7,490/- here on Amazon India. Which one would you recommend? Thanks in advance for the reply. P.S.: Amazon Prime Day sale here in India is on 26-27 July.😊
My ideal setup for Mobility: Focusrite 2i2, Novation Launchkey Mini, Audio Technica Headphones, AKG P120 Condenser Mic. (I Miss Analog Lab) My ideal permanent setup: Focusrite 2i2, Arturia Keylab Essential, AT Headphones/ other, AKG P120, and a Novation Launchpad.
I'm so glad that you have really recommended us the best value for music gears. Because of your videos , I ended up buying the novation mini mk3 and the presonus bundle which are so valuable for the budget price (especially the Daws included) . Thanks Sanjay C
Like where I started with nothing I ended up spending $300 on an old MacBook that was plenty powerful enough and $2000 on equipment and instruments. Now saying that you have no computer first, realistically you could possibly only spend $500 on your setup if you were to go for a computer like the 2015 MacBook Pro and either a nektar impact g61 or akai mpk mini 3 depending on if you plan on playing virtual instruments or just sampling. Those two things could cost you around $320-$370 and you still got $180-$130 left to buy at least some speakers from Walmart or Amazon and another $100 to spend on a microphone and a stand with cables.
Yup, if your budget is low there will always be sacrifices. I know that all too well. You also have to ask yourself "do i need this now or should i save up for later".
Hi, I loved this...fab stuff! Every aspiring artist and producer should watch this, in fact, a few times... You speakers, are they resting on the Iso-acoustic supports?
@@SanjayC I jumped up to the Focusrite Scarlett 18i8. I love it! No latency issues anymore on my MIDI. The drivers they have built in work great! No more ASIO4ALL!!! haha
WOW, man, such a timely thing to do!! I have gone for Beyerdynamic 770 250 ohm... following an earlier reco by you...no complaints there so far.. Brilliant clip, thanks so much
@@SanjayC I think it's amazing. Cause im starting off my music career and i was extremely confused on, what i should use and get. Your channel has been an amazing guide for it and half my studio is based on what you suggested. I personally think this is best you can get for the price! Happy to be a subscriber of your channel! :D
Taking online courses for ableton and I’m planning on making all sorts of Edm. Everything from house to dubstep to dnb. All I need right now for my setup is some better headphones. I have Astro a20s and I’m planning on getting some focal listen pros. And I also need and audio interface for when I get better with making music. You make very good videos btw 👍🏻
Just going to do a break down here, but I believe you've set a good budget - AKG P120 $179.00, AudioBox 96 - $179.00, Sony MDR7506 $199.00, though the ATH-M50x are regularly found for $189.00, Launch Key Mini MK3 - 189.00, Presonus Eris 4.5 $329.00 So total $1,075 which in Australia that's a pretty dope set up for the price. I started with AudioBox 96 but quickly moved on to scarlett, I think Sanjay has picked a pretty awesome line up - only thing I need to note is some of Izotopes bundled software with some of brands now require a iLok, and not iLok Cloud.
@@SanjayC No problems mate, at the end of the day I think a lot of these items are fairly decently priced for what they are to be honest, it's a very good setup I have the 4.5 Monitors and I use them more than my Krk's I haven't had a chance to use the microphone or the launch key though.
This is the fastest I've ever clicked on a video!! I'm myself surprised. lol. Love the videos, though!! Edit: I needed some advice. I'm interested in music production, mainly EDM and Pop, and am looking for a MIDI keyboard. I'm a bit torn between Arturia MiniLab Mk2 and Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3. Any suggestions?
I have the mini-lab MK2 and the software it comes with is AMAZING! It’s good quality has lots of functions and Analog lab has hundreds of synths and pianos, organs etc. I’d take the MK2
I have tried both of them and I like the Arturia better.But if you find a certain feature in the Novation that you find useful then go for it.I would say both of them are overall great keyboards and the choice is really up to you.
As much as I like your setup, I couldn't choose between a microphone and a keyboard. I'd rather sacrifice the monitors to fit the budget. But anyways, you put a really good setup together. Thanks for your suggestion for the AKG p120 in your other video. I've picked one and yes, I do love it 🤩
Following the recommendations of the channel, in my studio I have the presonus Eris 4.5 and the AKG p120, and I have to say that i'm really happy with the results! (The problem is that Here in Chile I spent $500 just in those 2 things :c) Thanks for everything Sanjay! Best channel ever!
I would say I have spent close to £700-£800 on home studio both for Production & Vocal. Focus right interface(£90), Microphone(£59), Vocal screen(£81), M-Audio Oxygen Professional Keyboard(£215), monitors(£150). I would say that it is within a medium range for a studio, but I am also building a top notch PC as well which will increase costs as well.
@@SanjayC i9 Processor, at least 64gb Ram, 2 1tb SSD's, 1 2tb HDD, just a few specs. I'm thinking due to the amount of plugins/DAW upgrades/OS upgrades I'm thinking the PC will last at least 10yrs so will hopefully pay for it's self.
Hi Sanjay C, I've just discovered your channel and honestly, you're the best! I'd gather so much knowledge just by your videos, and you're very entertaining and pleasing to watch as well. Question here: Do I need both a speaker and a headphone? I'd imagined myself doing all the producing with just a headphone so why is it important to also include a speaker instead of cutting it? Thank you man, have a great day!
Great great video Sanjay, thank you so much! Just one question. Is the mic stand included or did you buy it seperately? If you have to buy it, i whould love to know the name of it :)
Hey Sanjay, thanks for all you do for the music community! I have a question that's a bit outside the scope of this vid. What do you think are the sweet spots for RAM and SSD size for the M2 air? Largely beat making, composition, some recording. More Vsts than real instruments, maybe at a 65:35 ratio. Will only be using large orchestral sample instruments about 10-15% of the time. Thanks again.
Sanjay, can you add a link for that headphones stand? It definitely keeps your space in order. LOVE your video. taking a lot of ideas from you. Thanks and continued success!!!
This is a really great budget setup. :) And let's be honest, if you really just want to make some music you don't technically need a microphone or a midi keyboard in the beginning. You can easily start off without and can save some money or spend it on different speakers, audio interface etc.
Everything in the video is good to start except the interface, the Presonus Audiobox have noisy pre-amps, the 24c is better but if you can spend a little more I would go with the Motu M2.
Great video! Quick question for you. For recording a drum kit, will that one microphone do the job? I know it’s recommended to use multiple mics for drums, but will one microphone work?
I would say that key feel and quality of keys is way more important than other controls in a controller keyboard. Mouse can replace controls but not touch sensitive keys.
📣 Everyone keeps asking about the monitor I'm using. Its an LG 32" but its a couple years old. Closest one is here: geni.us/XJBY
Hi #sanjay c can you make a studeo set up that most suits for metal musicians thanks
It's great to be an American, back home in Africa it cost amd arm and a leg. $500 is equal to R7 389,48 in South Africa which doesn't even buy a pair of proper studio monitors.
You will need around R20 000 which is equivalent to $1353.28 for a decent amount of money for a budget studio.
hey sanjay make a how to build a great music studio for R$500 ($100) without a computer.
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The reality check around 4:10 is so useful because I once thought new gear would make me better. Working and creating with your gear regularly is what makes you better.
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I've been working with DAWs and writing / recording electronic music for over 20 years, and this is a great video on what to consider when getting started. Best advice in this whole video:
1. Don't wait until it's perfect
2. Make the music YOU love
Cheers Sanjay!
Woah!! This setup looks soooooooo good 🥳🥳
What do you think of the gear I chose for this setup?
@@SanjayC As always Sanjay AWESOME!!!😄😄
The production quality and the lighting is just……(chef’s kiss)
Thanks so much!
😲👏🏽🎉THIS IS YOUR 300th VIDEO!🥳🔥
Woah!! I didn’t even realize that!
Really!! That’s Great!!
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@@SanjayCsanjay is still saving lives years later
I love Ableton Live but I went for cubase 11 pro as I love the traditional user interface and I'm more into pop ,rnb and orchestral stuff rather than edm(I'm 16 and just created my first home studio) I truly love your content , you've helped a lot of people by sharing those great tips about Music production and gear , thanks a lot
I appreciate that. So cool that you already have a studio at 16! Keep working hard at it!
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Hi Presonus!
Studio One is the BEST DAW... I cannot recommend it highly enough!
@@PositiveActionMan Agree
@@PositiveActionMan but Cubase is a really tuff competitor for studio one. Hope they will surprise us becoming the best DAW with their next update with amazing features.
If you are doing punk or metal vocals, I would recommend a dynamic microphone instead of a condenser microphone, because they can handle much louder sounds without maxing out.
Thanks so much for this! I recently put together my first home studio, and went with everything you had in this video. Still using the headphones and microphone, I’m a guitarist. All I added was an ZOOM Q8 camera. I love it so far!!!! Absolutely great set up for a beginning home studio! Thank you so much!
This is an incredible video! I love the way you filmed, gave the choices and the knowledge you share! Plus the ambiance is ❤️🔥💫🥳 YOU ARE AMAZING! I need to tell you this more! You make people happy. (Me happy by how you help others!)♥️💕
Thanks so much. So glad you enjoyed the video! ;-)
You both are awesome!
These are one of the Finest Video Qualities from Producers!😁
Thanks so much, Samuel!
New background is really amazing! Feeling fresh😌
Thanks!
0:10 AYYY STUDIO ONE!!!! Love this DAW
Yes...great DAW...needs more exposure! :-D
@@SanjayC Definitely, Luca Pretolesi uses it for mixing and mastering professionally and even sis a course with stock plugins, this shows just how good it can be in the right hands.
@@cameronpritchard626 A lot of Pros said that Studio One is excellent for mixing and mastering and I agree too.
@@carlosserrano3985 it is, it’s the only DAW with a built in mastering suite
I started out with a Lexicon Alpha audio interface and Waveform 11 free DAW. I recommend Waveform 11 to any beginner artists/producers because it's free with plenty of killer features and it helped me understand the basics of music production. You can still make amazing music with cheap gear. It's about how you use the gear rather than what that gear is. Use it to your advantage
The lighting is amazing!!!🔥
Thanks so much! Trying something new
Sanjay you’re 100% right ✊🏾because I had brought my 12 year old nephew a brand new pair of PreSonus Eris E3.5 BT-3.5" Near Field Studio Monitors off the Mercari App for $142 with shipping a used like new Akai MPK MK3 USB midi controller $42 a Toner TC-777 mic $28.99 a Focusrite Solo 3rd Generation interface $50 for his 2013 iMac 🖥️ & he’s using Ableton live 11 with the free plugins (Keystone Classics, Dexed, Izotope Vinyl & Spit Fire-Audio soft piano 🎹 strings)
This video will help lot of producers and musicians , Thank you sanjay for summing up every gears that you've reviewed till now 👏
I highly recommend to check the mentioned videos with gear comparison to get full idea 💡 for your next studio upgrade ❤
Thanks so much Premkumaar! Next video I'm working on is the $1,000 studio! What would you recommend?
@@SanjayC wow, that is really great idea
@@SanjayC with what piece of software did you get output movement? Ive been wanting movement for a while now
I think the one item in most jealous of from your main studio is that desk! Maybe someday...
Oh man...its sooo nice. Sorry :-P
@@SanjayC lol
The one thing I would change is treating- treating is everything when using monitors. Spectre Sound Studios has a great tutorial on how to build super cheap bass/mid traps you can hang on the walls, definitely very important for mixing.
Do u have link
I have audient id4 mk2, beyerdynamic dt990 pro 250ohm, novation launchkey 61 mk3 and I am paying monthly to studio one. I can say its hell of a setup and the audio interface runs the headphones smoothly. I just started learning studio one and loved it. Cant wait to go pro!
Happy to hear that. I use Ableton Live but Studio One is a solid DAW for sure.
Awesome place and setup...💛💛💛😍😍😍😍Looks soo Good
Thank you so much 🤗
Thank you from the ❤
LOVE these types of videos… very helpful when looking for gear. Thank you!
I already my studio setup mostly, just missing a few synths, some more percussion instruments, and a Rhodes ep!!! But this video was really helpful for those starting out.
I would recommend the Waves Rhodes plugin. If you can get it on sale. :-)
Hi Jade!! I'm so glad you've got your setup already. Share it here so others can benefit from your experience
Studio One works great . And the eris lines of monitors are awesome as well.
Yes for sure.
Studio One is growing and is becoming more popular, I choose it and I'm happy with the performance.
PS: I have the 5.3 Professional.
4:27 Wow, 3 years went fast!
Seriously....right? Time flies...we gotta get on that music! :-D
So true
@@SanjayC yes we really do
Your reviews are simply the best ...I would never miss one 😀🤗
Wow, thank you!
Great video for starting out
Thanks!
Good morning! Once again thank you Sanjay! Best studio set up on budget I’ve seen lately.
Curious, What model is the LG monitor in the back of your laptop? 🤔🤗
Thanks, Ronald! Actually that's an inexpensive LG monitor I used for a long time. I think I paid $250 for it.
@@SanjayC oh nice! It looks crisp! Thank you for your response 🙏🏽
thanks for sharing!!
Anytime. What do you think of the gear I selected?
Channel stays relevant - always new people starting/cheaper gear...
I'm no longer on an ironing board 🤣🥰
Intial setup:
Laptop: £159 Asus 8GBRAM 250GB SSD
Interface: £149 Focusrite 2i2
Headphones: £25 AudioTechnica M20
Monitors: £69 M-Audio AV40
SUBTOTAL: £402
Since:
Mic: £110 Rode Nt1A
Midi keys: £89 Akai MPK Mini3
£49 Novation Launchkey 25
£62 Alesis V49
£99 AudioTechnica M50X
£10 mic stand
SUBTOTAL 2: £419
Pending/en route:
£33 powered USB hub
GRAND TOTAL: £854
(not included: cables (HDMI to connect to TV etc), wall/desk art (plus screws etc), desk (gifted), desk fan etc, hooks to hang guitars...)
Thanks for all the advice; paid links used where applicable
LOL!!!
AMAZING studio for the price!Great video and I bet a lot of work went into the making because it’s bang on! Thanks for your newsletter too. Helps us keep on top of things.
Thanks so much and happy you’re subscribed to the newsletter!
I waited so long for this! You said you are working on this video about 2 months ago in one of your news videos
Thanks for being so patient waiting for it.
Thanks for that... I need to get that keyboard. Always a joy to watch.
If youve got a little extra cash get the next keyboard I review on my channel 😉
Yay another vid!
Hey Cameron! :-)
@@SanjayC loving these mew setups, vids as always are great!
I built my package but I went over 500 a little, well maybe a bit lol. Here's my build.
Audio Interface: M-AUDIO/ M-TRACK DUO
MIC: SENNHEISER E935
IN EAR: TAKSTAR WPM 200 WIRELESS
HEADPHONE AND ROUTING: PRESONUS HP4. (OPTIONAL 4 HEADPHONE JACKS AND MONITOR CONTROL AND SWITCH)
FOOTSWITCH: AIRTURN BT-200| S-4
SPEAKERS: ERIS E3.5
MIDI KEYBOARD: STILL LOOKING FOR A GOOD CHOICE
Thanks for this wonderful studio setup video.🎹🎙️🎧
Glad you like it!
@@SanjayC Need your valuable advice on choosing a studio monitoring headphones. I am kind of stuck between the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro and the Sony MDR 7506. The HD 280 Pro costs around Rs. 6,250/- and the MDR 7506 costs Rs. 7,490/- here on Amazon India. Which one would you recommend? Thanks in advance for the reply.
P.S.: Amazon Prime Day sale here in India is on 26-27 July.😊
My ideal setup for Mobility:
Focusrite 2i2, Novation Launchkey Mini, Audio Technica Headphones, AKG P120 Condenser Mic. (I Miss Analog Lab)
My ideal permanent setup:
Focusrite 2i2, Arturia Keylab Essential, AT Headphones/ other, AKG P120, and a Novation Launchpad.
I'm so glad that you have really recommended us the best value for music gears. Because of your videos , I ended up buying the novation mini mk3 and the presonus bundle which are so valuable for the budget price (especially the Daws included) . Thanks Sanjay C
Anytime!
How bro how you intelligent nice keep it up.i am already seen your previous studio setup.Proud to be a fan 😭😭❤️❤️😀😀🔥🔥🔥
Thank you so much 😀 I really love the support for my work
Your video quality dramatically increases every video!
Thank you Future Sounds!
Like where I started with nothing I ended up spending $300 on an old MacBook that was plenty powerful enough and $2000 on equipment and instruments. Now saying that you have no computer first, realistically you could possibly only spend $500 on your setup if you were to go for a computer like the 2015 MacBook Pro and either a nektar impact g61 or akai mpk mini 3 depending on if you plan on playing virtual instruments or just sampling. Those two things could cost you around $320-$370 and you still got $180-$130 left to buy at least some speakers from Walmart or Amazon and another $100 to spend on a microphone and a stand with cables.
We really love such kind of videos ❤️
Glad you like them! What do you think of the gear I chose? Anything you would change?
Nope...for the budget its really best...but If I m allowed to increase a bit I will go with the OG dt 770 pro
Thank you for your videos by the way. It is enjoyable to watch you, beacuse of your thorough introduction and your mild and friendly being.
Solid choices! Great Video :)
Yup, if your budget is low there will always be sacrifices. I know that all too well. You also have to ask yourself "do i need this now or should i save up for later".
Always a good question to ask. We can make so much with so little these days.
Those headphones were game changers. Thanks for the tip.
Hi, I loved this...fab stuff!
Every aspiring artist and producer should watch this, in fact, a few times...
You speakers, are they resting on the Iso-acoustic supports?
Yes, I really like the IsoAcoustics stands. I hear a difference
Before I upgraded my studio, I used that PreSonus Audiobox for years, and it was extremely reliable. I still have it......just in case. :-)
Nice! What did you upgrade to?
@@SanjayC I jumped up to the Focusrite Scarlett 18i8. I love it! No latency issues anymore on my MIDI. The drivers they have built in work great! No more ASIO4ALL!!! haha
Hi Sanjay !
I use to watch all of your videos. Really excellent and very usefull and valuable for home studio lovers like me.
Wish you all the best !
WOW, man, such a timely thing to do!!
I have gone for Beyerdynamic 770 250 ohm... following an earlier reco by you...no complaints there so far..
Brilliant clip, thanks so much
Am so surprised how long I’ve know and watch your channel and just subscribing today. I always thought I subscribed already
thats so cool!🔥
Thanks! What do you think of the gear I chose?
@@SanjayC I think it's amazing. Cause im starting off my music career and i was extremely confused on, what i should use and get. Your channel has been an amazing guide for it and half my studio is based on what you suggested. I personally think this is best you can get for the price!
Happy to be a subscriber of your channel! :D
Amazing, as always. Thanks, Sanjay!
Glad you dig it!
Taking online courses for ableton and I’m planning on making all sorts of Edm. Everything from house to dubstep to dnb. All I need right now for my setup is some better headphones. I have Astro a20s and I’m planning on getting some focal listen pros. And I also need and audio interface for when I get better with making music. You make very good videos btw 👍🏻
Sanjay’s videos are always such high quality… i’ve already built my studio but these vids rlly are entertaining and informative lmao
Studio One❤🔥 Game changer
Just going to do a break down here, but I believe you've set a good budget - AKG P120 $179.00, AudioBox 96 - $179.00, Sony MDR7506 $199.00, though the ATH-M50x are regularly found for $189.00, Launch Key Mini MK3 - 189.00, Presonus Eris 4.5 $329.00 So total $1,075 which in Australia that's a pretty dope set up for the price. I started with AudioBox 96 but quickly moved on to scarlett, I think Sanjay has picked a pretty awesome line up - only thing I need to note is some of Izotopes bundled software with some of brands now require a iLok, and not iLok Cloud.
Thanks for sharing the Australia prices, buddy! I wish you could get this stuff cheaper there!
@@SanjayC No problems mate, at the end of the day I think a lot of these items are fairly decently priced for what they are to be honest, it's a very good setup I have the 4.5 Monitors and I use them more than my Krk's I haven't had a chance to use the microphone or the launch key though.
I'll take inspiration from what you did with 680$. thanks
Love hearing that. Even if you change things up...whatever works for you
This is the fastest I've ever clicked on a video!! I'm myself surprised. lol. Love the videos, though!!
Edit: I needed some advice. I'm interested in music production, mainly EDM and Pop, and am looking for a MIDI keyboard. I'm a bit torn between Arturia MiniLab Mk2 and Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3. Any suggestions?
haha! Glad you like them! :-D
I have the mini-lab MK2 and the software it comes with is AMAZING! It’s good quality has lots of functions and Analog lab has hundreds of synths and pianos, organs etc. I’d take the MK2
@@cameronpritchard626 same
I have tried both of them and I like the Arturia better.But if you find a certain feature in the Novation that you find useful then go for it.I would say both of them are overall great keyboards and the choice is really up to you.
@@SanjayC Sanjay Sir, do you have any advice for my MIDI keyboard question?
As much as I like your setup, I couldn't choose between a microphone and a keyboard. I'd rather sacrifice the monitors to fit the budget. But anyways, you put a really good setup together. Thanks for your suggestion for the AKG p120 in your other video. I've picked one and yes, I do love it 🤩
Interesting. I was struggling with that choice too. But the quality of the Eris 4.5 monitors are so good I think a lot of people will like them.
sacrificing the most important thing that produces sound LMAO
Following the recommendations of the channel, in my studio I have the presonus Eris 4.5 and the AKG p120, and I have to say that i'm really happy with the results! (The problem is that Here in Chile I spent $500 just in those 2 things :c)
Thanks for everything Sanjay! Best channel ever!
How do you like the p120 mic? How sensitive is it? I don’t want to hearing voices from another room or cars passing by.
Thanks for this awesome video
Glad you liked it! What do you think of the headphones I chose?
Great video Brother 👍🏻.
Greetings from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴.
Love the way you explained everything 🇮🇳🔥❤️🎹🎵🎸
Great follow-up to your previous budget production setup! Thanks, Sanjay!
I am currently building my studio set up step by step and your videos are incredible for all my research, thank you, thank you and thank you :D
You should write the product on the screen when you mention it...a price and a link would help too if you're making a budget studio video
Good feedback!
I would say I have spent close to £700-£800 on home studio both for Production & Vocal. Focus right interface(£90), Microphone(£59), Vocal screen(£81), M-Audio Oxygen Professional Keyboard(£215), monitors(£150). I would say that it is within a medium range for a studio, but I am also building a top notch PC as well which will increase costs as well.
Wow! What specs are you putting into the PC?
@@SanjayC i9 Processor, at least 64gb Ram, 2 1tb SSD's, 1 2tb HDD, just a few specs. I'm thinking due to the amount of plugins/DAW upgrades/OS upgrades I'm thinking the PC will last at least 10yrs so will hopefully pay for it's self.
So glad I found this video. Very helpful and clear explanation.
Great video and explaining all the equipment by details
Thanks
Hi Sanjay C, I've just discovered your channel and honestly, you're the best! I'd gather so much knowledge just by your videos, and you're very entertaining and pleasing to watch as well.
Question here: Do I need both a speaker and a headphone? I'd imagined myself doing all the producing with just a headphone so why is it important to also include a speaker instead of cutting it? Thank you man, have a great day!
i'd get the speaker, headphones only could lead to ear damage, having speakers is less pressure on your ears
Having both is ideal. I always find that I discover different things in my mix when listening with headphones and speakers.
Wonderful review and advice. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much
The visual is just clean
Thank you so much for the information. Do you have a video on how to set this up? Where everything goes and where to plug in?
Love your set up its simple roomie and clean
Can you please make a song with these equipments to show the quality it can provide?
The lighting setup tho💥❤️
Mixing plugins are the most important things in electronic production
I love this video 😻
Thank you Debdoot Manna!
Hi Sanjay, on a "by the way" sort of a way, what's your computer keyboard please?
love your vids, especially your tutorials. Thanks
Looks like he’s using the Apple Magic Keyboard
@@Max-xe6df I use an Apple wireless keyboard. I don’t think that’s it though, but I live in the UK and we are usually a year or two behind new trends.
@@truthsite No it really is one. Just look up Apple Magic Keyboard Space Grey
@@Max-xe6df Yes you are right. I never saw those before. Thank you :)
Your setup looks so sick bro !!!
Excellent video as always Sanjay! Very informative. The new setup with all the plants and lighting looks absolutely amazing :)
Great great video Sanjay, thank you so much! Just one question. Is the mic stand included or did you buy it seperately? If you have to buy it, i whould love to know the name of it :)
What desk are you using in this video? Also, can you make a video on affordable studio desks?
INFORMATIVE 🔥👌🏿
I have the Launchkey Mini Mk 3, the Presonus 3.5 monitors, the Sony MDR7506, and a Behringer UMC204HD.
Good taste! But I prefer the Presonus interface
@@SanjayC The Behringer has more features. And the ones with the MIDAS preamps are really good...
Hey Sanjay, thanks for all you do for the music community! I have a question that's a bit outside the scope of this vid. What do you think are the sweet spots for RAM and SSD size for the M2 air? Largely beat making, composition, some recording. More Vsts than real instruments, maybe at a 65:35 ratio. Will only be using large orchestral sample instruments about 10-15% of the time. Thanks again.
this vid is so helpful thank u king
Sanjay, can you add a link for that headphones stand? It definitely keeps your space in order. LOVE your video. taking a lot of ideas from you. Thanks and continued success!!!
Check the video description. I added it. IsoAcoustics
This is a really great budget setup. :) And let's be honest, if you really just want to make some music you don't technically need a microphone or a midi keyboard in the beginning. You can easily start off without and can save some money or spend it on different speakers, audio interface etc.
Absolutely! Those are a nice-to-have later on
Nice one Sanjay! What are the little “stands”/isolation pads that the speakers are on - are they included?
Oh you gotta get those. IsoAcoustics stands. Check www.zzounds.com/a--3971854/prodsearch?q=isoacoustics&key=q&form=search
OR geni.us/YvCU
Oh BTW, they're not included. I just always recommend you put your speakers on those. They are worth the price
Thankyou Sanjay!
Everything in the video is good to start except the interface, the Presonus Audiobox have noisy pre-amps, the 24c is better but if you can spend a little more I would go with the Motu M2.
Great video! Quick question for you. For recording a drum kit, will that one microphone do the job? I know it’s recommended to use multiple mics for drums, but will one microphone work?
Almost exact, I should say. I went with the Presonus Usb 96 bundle, with the 3.5 monitors.
Thank You for this video!! 🙏🙏
Great video! Unless I'm missing something they have jacked their prices up so the is now a +$600 kit.
I would say that key feel and quality of keys is way more important than other controls in a controller keyboard. Mouse can replace controls but not touch sensitive keys.
You must be a pianist (like me)
@@SanjayC Not a pianist but keyboard is most comfortable instrument for me. :)