HOW TO: Setup a Home Music Studio for Beginners (2024)
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What would u recommend between the krk classic 5 and the presonus eris e5 ??
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I did actually recently, thank you so much for this videos man you are a life saver!
@@lightyagami9222 Thank you so much!!
I’m a teen guy and I’ve made rap music on my phone and wrote lyrics my family is moving to a new house and I’m finally going to have my own room I’m planning on making my own room recording studio so this helps a lot thank you 🙏🏽
I'm in the same boat as you G, good luck homie 🤙🏼
Both of you guys don't stop doing it! Dont let go of your passion❤
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Something to add would be a good chair. You're going to be sitting anywhere from 1 to 10+ hours, a cheap office or gaming chair will cause you so much back pain that it will be unbearable. A good office chair is something you won't notice until it's time to stand up and you're not hunched over like a 90 year old construction worker.
That’s true!
@@EdwardSmithMusic and q1
Here are some budget options:
$1500
$1800
$24000
Thank you for that.. I just got your reply!
Good call
Scored my first producer job after watching videos like this for 6 years, no college degree just passion and work ethic. If you want it bad enough you’ll find a way, so yeah life 🐝 good!
Awesome!!!
@@EdwardSmithMusicthanks man top tier info maybe I missed it in the video. Which desktop if money isn’t the issue would you suggest ?
Excellent!
@@Dipset415 for a desktop you can just build a custom pc like if it were a gaming computer that's what I have
That's what I like and needed to hear, so there is hope for a dream thanks for the motivation
One highly important point to mention about condensor mics, is NEVER plug them in when the phantom power is switched on, and NEVER disconnect when this power is still on. Always plug in and then turn on the phantom power and allow a minute or two for the mic to warm up. Before disconnecting always turn off phantom power first. It only takes one bad connect/disconnect to trash your expensive microphone.
#preach
More people need to see this comment
what if my power turns off in my home and it shuts off on its own?
You'll be fine because it turns off the power, directly unplugging it with power still on will be the only thing other than dropping it to ruin it.@@slsoselwo2
3 things.
Never use beats by dre in the studio.
Dont sit monitors on the table with the computer without isolation under the monitors. Otherwise, it will vibrate and can damage the hard drive's disks.
For cheap sound isolation, moving blankets and bed topper foam works great.
Have fun and be creative Champs🏆
moving blankets have worked amazing for me in my experience. and if you want some more just double up the layers. best part is theyre really cheap. also, couldnt agree more with beats by dre. the bass is turned up in them so you'll never get a good understanding of what you're mixing.
Thank you!!
Why should we not use beats by dre
@@JadeThaRapper they are preprogrammed to sound better than the true sound of your audio. When mixing, you want a true sound, so if something doesn't sound good, you can hear it accurately and fix it.
They are for the average listener, not mixing engineers.
Great question though. Have fun! Be blessed 🙌🏾 🙏🏾
What should I use as isolation under the monitor or what do you mean
If I could label it as the “perfect video for beginners”, I would.
Always wanted to learn about music production and videos like these are really the “make or break” for amateurs like me. Something goes wrong and you just lose interest in what you were set to do.
A great stepping stone. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I am ten years old and this is probably the best video i have ever watched. i really want to be a musician when im older and this a really good starting point for me
I have been trying to set this up for my son for hobby purposes for 2 years. So many things learned through trial and error, research and frustration. Where was this video two years ago! Excellent info
Thank you so much!! I wish I made this 2 years ago as well!
Learning from Another kid ain't the route to go, obviously.
@@GhostfanofursEdward is like 25
A really tight budget is me right now using Garage Band on my phone and a pair of wired headphones 🤣🤣
Same here fam
Same but don’t switch to Bluetooth trust
Brother I subscribed . I won BBC xtra awards 2018 and started out exactly like that .you have the whole world in a nutshell that way to start and can upgrade on software and plug ins after that . I literally went on till my laptop crashed on the CPU use and open a new studio soon in Miami but this time much bigger as my song gave me good revenue.. thanks to winning BBC xtra awards with big collaborations coming soon .so I invest in better now . To all producers and recording studio lovers high five cheers Ax .
I'm already a drummer,all I want these equipments to fit my bed room with sound proof materials so I cannot disturb my family members and neighbours as well."perfect video for beginners",thanks a lot for your kind advice.
9:47 you need two studio monitors tho. so that's not the price, it's actually twice compared to that. so the kali is $400, adam is $500, & the Yamaha HS8 is $700.
I know you probably never heard of this brand... check out Rockville studio monitors. You won't be disappointed!
QUICK TIP FOR BUYING MICROPHONES:
If you’re on a strict budget you’ll likely get a lot more for your money going for a Dynamic microphone rather than a Condenser microphone at the same price.
The SM58 & AT2020 are roughly the same price but I believe you get a lot more in terms of versatility, sound quality and durability going with the SM58.
The 55SH series ii is also an excellent budget microphone that won’t require replacing any time soon.
(You will still need a audio interface for it to work)
A different setup that got me through my first stage of rap.
iPhone✅
garage band✅
blue yeti✅
usb to lightning adapter✅
… boom
How do u listen to the recording tho
Another aspect may be this one: when you're a beginner you may want to experiment with certain things before spending a lot of money on software. There (still) is a lot a freeware on the web. However, this most often is 32 bits. The quality can be very good. But when your DAW only supports 64 bits this will rob you of this change to try all kinds of software to get skilled or make up your mind about it. Sometimes/often quality of freeware may be not so good, but when you want to try out sleigh bells, tubular bells etc. it may matter.
I’ve been recording at home for a few years using a desktop and two dell monitors. Presonus USB 2x2 and relatively cheap headphones and monitors. Works ok and I’ve enjoyed it. After some experience, I’m still an old guy beginner, I’ve learned that quality gear makes a huge difference!! Next month I’m revamping my set up with a MacBook Pro, some really good headphones and monitors, condenser mic and stepping up to studio one professional. Can’t wait! Thanks for the video, gave me some ideas. The comments are great as well! I have plenty of moving blankets and the foam bed top for sound deadening the room is brilliant!! Thanks again!
If you’re a beginner. FL studio will be the best DAW to use. For one my personal opinion it’s one of the easiest DAWS to learn how to use and two: once you purchase FL, you get free upgrades for life anytime FL drops another version
And in addition to add to this list, please invest in a power conditioner to protect your equipment/computer. My favorite one is the Furman M-8DX ($220 - Guitar Center) but the M-8X2 ($115 - Guitar Center) will work just as great if you're on a budget
How relevant is that if you're in a country that does not suffer from power cuts or unstable electricity networks. Does it still matter?
Actually works.. Just disable the real time protection in Setting. Wasnt sure that it would work .Awesome bruh..
DAW = Reaper! The best low budget option to use! (In my opinion, of course)
for a daw I would recommend reaper becuase it is really good on lower end systems and also is really chep and the free version can be used forever. I also want to add that you can diy acoustic panels and diy perks has a great video on it, also if you already have headphones a program for windows called equaliser apo and the autoeq settings can flatten your headphones
I’m a producer, and I think you did a great job explaining this!! People don’t realize you don’t need a lot of money, to produce good tunes!!
Is a mixture necessary in today's studio's, and what type of a mixture?
@@saningoolekissmirr1742 you could build a great studio for under $500 capable of producing a number 1 record.. but like understanding fundamentals of music.. if you don’t know that.. it won’t happen.
Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge and thank you everyone here in the comment section for adding more n more awesome information. Love and light to you all
Well said, no further questions, all we need is someone like ya, all producers let's it work....
THIS WAS THE VIDEO IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!?!!
Thanks man, you gave me everything I needed❤
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Awesome video - well done !!! ... one of you best yet!
super super helpful!! Every damn beginner producers needs to see this!!
Reaper guy here!
If ur a simpleton..like me..this is the best out there with ease of use plus all the bells and whistles of a the big guns e.g. pt..ableton etc.
You forgot to talk about great usb hubs especially the best usb c hubs for the New MacBook’s or any other laptop that may require one. Think you can give us a video on those?
This is another essential usb ports are very important and a thunderbolt adapter is perfect to add a few USB ports to PC without taking one of usb ports up. As for Mac book it is absolutely essential with no i/o on those things
I’ve been waiting for someone to make a video about this for a while already! Any recommendations on what usb c hub to buy?
@@davidleon1018 I recommend anything by Anker, they have solid products and haven’t ever let me down with their batteries or cables (not sponsored lol)
If you want to go cheaper tho, Walmart has some very inexpensive powered usb splitters (I have one personally and it works fine!)
This video has opened my eyes to the music factory itself, thanks a lot!🤛🏽🌹
Your content on the music production and related things are simply superb and very informative. Presentation is always awesome. You will definitely get the numbers of subscribers you are looking for. All the best and good luck!👍
Thank you definitely appreciate this!!
Thanx for another great excellent video that adds to the killing of business away from studio owners, producers and master engineers.
There's plenty of DAW's to choose from and yes as mentioned it is based on preference. Native Instruments Maschine software works really good goes hand in hand with hardware and can't be purchased by itself. Serato Studio also is a good one and the MPC 2 software as well. Happy creating
I've been using Reaper for many years. It's efficient, has many useful free plug-ins, is thoroughly customizable, and is very cheap for its worth. I definitely recommend it.
This has sparked creativity and inspiration! I'm getting into audio production, and this video has helped me BIG TIME! You are awesome! Thank you for posting
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I started making music and recording years ago via analog and tape reels. Then switched to 4 track cassettes. Next I jumped to digital / portable recording studio machines like the Boss BR-1600 which at the time were absolutely amazing! Now I'm swapping my recording production setup out again and trying to get on board with the newest technology. Music courses through my veins and dominates my thoughts, I simply can't go a day without it haha! Thanks for the simple guide on whats needed and how to set it up!
Teach me
Thank you for such detailed video!
Such a high-quality and genuine video! I really appreciate the help definitely worth a sub 💫
Thanks for the sub!
AMAZING Video!!! So very informative and detailed about what is needed to set up a home studio on anyone's budget! Great job!
Glad it was helpful!
i use the alesis 5 mk2 for studio monitors, $100 for the pair and when paired with the presonus 8 inch studio sub i have, the whole system works wonders.
Edward, you are so nice and positive!
Thank you so much for this video. It's the kind of video a beginner like me needs to watch.
Glad it helped 💪🏻
We have a little different view of "on a budget" but you helped me a bit in finding the needed things
“ On a budget” lol
Even if you're on the most budget strict I'd say It's smart to postpone the consumerism for s couple months to properly afford high quality equipment. It'll show in your music production.
You can't be a 5-star meat chef with cheap meat.
it worked! thank you so much!!
the m2 is so smoothhh. great vid!
Thanks for the video! It is a very helpful video for musicians starting their home studio.
Glad it was helpful!
Cool video mate, very good info. Just getting back into music now the kids have grown up and I have some more time to myself. Excellent work, thanks.
Awesome! Thanks for watching 💪🏻
Am grateful, it's quit enlightening.
Man, I love your videos! I like how entertaining your videos are and you give out very good tips.
Great video - perfect, concise explanation of how to set up a beginner's home studio. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! 🫡
This video is so useful to me... Thank you so much... 😊❤️🔥
Thank you Edward. That was one of the most informative videos I have watched on setting up a home studio, and I have watched a few! Yours is very comprehensive and easy to follow, with great guidance on the equipment needed, as well as dealing with acoustic treatment, something missing from most of the videos I have watched. Excellent work Bro.
Extremely informative!! Thank you so much
This was awesome! Thank you
Thank you for watching!!
8:36 wow, a new video style of yours:>> I love it! Kind of like a vlog type style, & it's actually cool tbh🔥
Thanks 🙏🏻
Love this video, I’m starting up my first music setup soon and this helped so much, thank you homie
i have a vivobook flip and it's the best value for the money because it can also be used like a tablet, absolutely love it
i needed this so bad
dope content
Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏻
Un vídeo realmente bueno, ilustrativo y detallado. Sobre todo para aquellos que estamos comenzando en el mundo de la producción musical, ya sea profesionalmente o como en mi caso simplemente aficionado. Gracias. Me suscribo a tu canal. Saludos desde España.
Thank you for your video - I am lost about setting up but you video helped me. I have a lot of the equipment and am working through an Apple M1 Ultra Mini Studio with Pro-Tools and I also have Pro-Logic - I am learning about both of those. I have JBL Monitors that I also utilize when practicing and my Microphon is the Shure MV7. I have a couple Focusrite but have the 4i4 on this specific computer. I also have the Arturia MiniLab mkII - still trying to figure all of this out. Right now I utilize the audio interface for when I do online concerts, however I would like to start recording. Now to work on my learning curve on the DAW. I would prefer Protools so we shall see which is easier.
Sheeesh man thank you! I had no idea how to plug everything in which sounds funny but it’s my first time with all this equipment but thank you for suggesting different options and price ranges :)
This was very detailed and informative. Definitely got a good idea of what to look for 🤘🏻
Glad it was helpful!
I love ur information..
Thnku so much my sweet
Teacher...
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Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏻
love the content like usual!
Thank you so much for this guide! Excellent work !
Glad you enjoyed it!
I swear, this video will blow up soon. Mark my words.
That would be awesome!! Thanks man!
Really good video. Very informative and I enjoyed it so much. I always say whatever level you ae at you can never stop learning and picking up good ideas from someone. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!! 🙏🏻
I like the 2 options of budget and if money is not a problem. Covers those who already have budget equipment and now want to upgrade.
Thank you so much for this! Super helpful for setting up a home studio for the first time. And hello from another S. African :)
I have found a lot of the items second hand. It works fine :-) Very good video, thanks. Greatings from Denmark😁🎤🎙🎸🎹
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Keep up the good work!!
Thanks!! 🙏🏻
CONGRATULATIONS!! Honestly is the best video I’ve seen about STEP BY STEP… so good 😎👍🏽
Thanks one of the most helpful videos I've watched here on RUclips
Great video, I would add a Pop filter, for the microphone. Controlling plosives and sibilance on the source can help a lot.
That’s very true 👌🏻
You're videos are awesome.....love from India ❤❤❤
Thank you Paul!!
@@EdwardSmithMusic My name is Tony Smith I am your number one fans
I am 13 Trying to become a hybrid (Rap, R&B and Pop) artist and actor later in life and Im tryna start early. This is literally a life saver thanks for the vid bro. I can just see this as an upcoming birthday gift/ Christmas gift
This was an amazing video. It pretty much covers everything needed for vocals. Thanks man.
Thank you for watching!!
You answered one of my questions about how a condenser microphone works. As it turns out, I work in a computer and electronics store so perhaps I can get some of the items that I don’t already have for home recording. I’ve also downloaded software such as ProTools and Ableton yet it’s hard to figure out how to use them. Thanks for doing this. I’ll be checking out more of your videos.
just some advice: ableton is more directed to beginners rather than pro tools. pro tools is also more meant for live instrument recording rather than heavy focus on synths and plugins like ableton or fl studio is. i have a blue spark SL condenser mic and it works amazing for the price, would 100% recommend to beginners. i also would say to get closed back studio headphones if you're recording vocals as u dont want the microphone picking up the sounds from the headphones. good luck!
@@prodbynessuno Thanks for your input on ProTools and Ableton. I honestly didn’t know what the differences were. Yes, I’m very much at a novice level when it comes to recording music and I’ve been seeking advice for the best and hopefully not too expensive software for recording my own music. Thanks again.
WHAT VERSION OF PRO TOOLS SOFTWARE DO YOU HAVE?
Thanks for this great break down Edward - I'm an absolute beginner and this helps a lot.
One thing I'm interested in is linking audio with video - do any of the DAWS you suggested have video capability or can you recommend a program that will run the finished audio with video.
Can make videos on fl studio kinda
What's DAWs bro? You mean the software like cubase right?
you need a video editing software where then you add the wav file you saved with the DAW and the video and sync them, I just purchased Movavi Video Editor 23, as the free ones I found weren't very good
@@littlewarcovers - That's great info thx...Merry Xmas & happy new year 😃
In case your DAW doesnt support video directly, you can get quality home video editing software for free - Davinci Resolve has a free edition, or you can buy the full version with a lifetime perpetual license for $300. ( I'm personally not a fan of subscription software like Adobe )
Thank you, this is very informative!
Great vid, thanks for sharing.
Concerning your DAW you overlooked one aspect, if I may say so. Some entry level DAWs don't offer the possibility to record audio tracks, so when you're a singer songwriter (and you want to record your singing or playing guitar) that may be a problem.
For beginners I’d say studio one prime or 5 (I forgot which is free) or garage band for Mac users
Also FL studio as far as I'm aware is the only DAW that offers lifetime updates. You bought it once, you will never need to buy any updated versions!!!
Reaper, it’s free
Could you make a video explaining how to use said items to make a song?
That would be great🥺🥺
Thank you man, great job.
Just an FYI, lots of gear comes with software included. Some examples: my studio monitors included Amplitude & associated software, my audio interface included presonus studio one, my midi controller included a DAW and my mixer included a different DAW. To date I have spent $0 on software & have lots to choose from.
What MIDI was that exactly? I need a DAW
Thank you.. I just got your reply now..
@@Eljace007 Probably any midi keyboard with Ableton.
I’m not a singer but a poet who has written hundreds of poems. Lately I’ve been trying to pen song lyrics as I feel so much unheard music playing in my head however it’s very unfortunate that despite my writing abilities ain’t gifted in singing. I’ve tried writing to different celebrities by commenting on their videos hoping I’d find a vocalist who could bring my lyrics to life but sadly all my efforts have been in vain. So, I decided to buy a laptop (bought MacBook Pro 16) with the intent of creating my simple home studio to practice my hobby but now I’m yet to figure how to set up a simple home studio and record my own lyrics. Yes I’ve watched a couple videos on how to set up a home studio but I believe I still need some technical help. Do you think you can help me out bro? Much appreciation in advance.
@@kikodinhoalexandros2534 Hi. I just saw your message, and wanted to try to be of some help to you ( based on my own similar experiences ) all you need to start recording and working on your songs, and singing those songs, are: and audio interface ( to allow you to record your sounds into your computer and save those recordings to work on ) this is done through the daw ( digital audio workstation ) software that comes with the audio interface! 2- a vocal or "dynamic" microphone ( unless! you intend on recording any instruments? like a guitar or synth or bass or even acoustic drums? THAN YOU WILL NEED A "CONDENSER" MIC! which will allow you to use for instruments and voice. the "dynamic mic is mostly designed for the voice, but you can use that for instruments too. its just going to give you a different recording. which you may or may not want?! ( which will plug into the audio interface ) 3- an xlr cable to connect to the microphone, and then to connect that, into the audio interface. 4- ( and this is optional, BUT! i am suggesting a decent mid range priced synthesizer, because it will have all the instruments you need to work out your songs and music! piano, bass, acoustic and electric guitar, all kinds of drums, and built in drum presets so you can just pick a drum pattern or style, and the synth will stat playing a full drum groove for you! which will help you dramatically to develop your sense of rhythm, timing, and give your songs a starting point. ( the groove always determines the "personality" and energy of a song! ) 5- a computer, lap top, some internet device, but i am strongly suggesting a lap top or desk top, because the bigger screens will be much better for you to see what you are working on, and just alot less tedious to be working with. NOTE: when you have the computer? and the interface? just plug the interface into the computer, and the daw audio recording software that comes with new interfaces, can be loaded right onto the computer, and you will have to save that, and study it, to learn and understand it, and practice with it, to know what you are working with and how to use it correctly, to then be able to start working on your music and songs.. I also want to encourage to you work on your own singing! I know you said you dont think you can sing. But EVERYONE can sing! we all have our own unique voices, we just all need to be able to sing in pitch! and there are several pitch's/octaves! so no matter what vocal range you may have? you can still develop your singing abilities.. many of us are our own worst critics!!!!! : / dont focus on yourself! just focus on learning to use your voice to sound the way you want it to sound.. Then share that voice with your music and songs with other people! they will either like you or not.. No one is liked by everyone! its not about that anyway! its all about YOU GETTING OUT THE MUSICAL MESSAGES YOU HAVE TO GET OUT TO OTHERS! AND DOING THAT IN YOUR OWN SPECIAL AND UNIQUE WAYS! THATS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT! FOCUS ON THAT! ...... If you and your messages and your music and your singing voice are all genuine and sincere? coming from your heart and soul??? and all of that is positive and loving???? THAN YOU WILL BE FINE! Ok... All the best to you! ( and dont forget to go to JESUS for help in becoming aware of yourself and the musical work God our father intended for you! ) MUSIC IS A GIFT! AND THE ABILITIES TO MAKE MUSIC IS ALSO A GIFT! ( and a responsibility for those who have that gift ) to share with the world!
Making music is very theraputic but its a very expensive hobby!
yeah, but who cares. Only live once so enjoy it brother. As long as your bills are paid and you're healthy, go for it
Thank you so much for sharing your ideas...Watching all the way from Vanuatu 😃😁👍🔥🔥🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺
Thanks for the video really helpful.
Is amazon the best place online you recommend purchasing from, if you were to do a bundle purchase? Or would it make sense to use a company like guitar center or sweetwater etc .. curious on your thoughts and I definitely appreciate this video!!
I'm a huge fan of Sweetwater because they have more variety. I love their page focused on the newest studio gear releases - imp.i114863.net/Gjy32V
Damn Bro. Really nice video, good explaining. Im not really a beginner, but i am looking for an audio interface, since i just got my Yamaha HS8. I was looking at the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, and the Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2. I was hoping that you had something to say about them, (yes i have watched a review, but i cant really pick one), or if you think i should go for another one. I don´t really feel like i wanna go anymore higher in price than that, so if you have anything please help a brother out.
Peace, Anders
If you can, go for the Audient iD4 MKII... I use it all the time and it's awesome!!
@@EdwardSmithMusicThanks for the answer, I appreciate it. Why do you prefer id4?
I have the H8 + komplete audio 2 (its perfect for a home studio / great design(black) and lightweight , and trust me bro 100% best quality . Im not gonna change this setup for 10 years atleast .
I have loved how you have explained all things,perfect..need to reach out to you for more complex things..yeah!
you are Great. thanks a lot
Can you use a pair of headphones without a audio interface? Or does that give you lower sound quality?
Yes you can. It all depends on the impedance of the headphones. The higher the impedance, the more external power your headphones need.
What some of us artists face the problem is not exactly the equipment.....but it's more of the genre....Like how do I get to know what genre I'm good at or I want to produce? And before all that how do I know that I'm working in a "forward" direction? Right now I work in a music production studio to compose only one single genre, but I'm not very interested in keeping that my end goal. This very world of questions frustrates me everyday because I'm already 24 and I'm still unclear about "what" I want to make. Can someone help me with this? Where to begin? How to know this I what I like?
You can get good at any genre if you make it enough and learning about it. You can make any genre you want.
I like hip hop
Don't bother about your age, it has nothing to do with being good or successful in something. I'm hitting 48 this year and I'm on the peak of my artist career (painting murals) and at the same time getting back into composing/producing, because I've been broadly educated in that field too. Just didn't do nothing for a couple of years due to the muralist career.
You can only find out what you really like by doing everything and by doing so... make your conclusions. It's really like that. Sit and listen to a certain genre only for a couple of weeks. Try to figure it out. Reproduce it. Analyse it. Why does this genre sound like this? What does this beat make this beat? Is it the same and if not... why not?
You might discover delightful things in places where you never ever suspected it!
Peace ♥
I totally get your question. It's a good one. What sounds good to you may sound laughable to another. Maybe you try and make something sound "Modern" and it just sounds wrong or weird to someone younger than you. Making any genre of music and making it sound authentic to someone who has immersed themselves in that genre can be a challenge. I imagine it is a skill that must be honed over much time, work, and practice.
You could try and make up something to sound current and kind of rock pop sounding, show your girlfriend, and she remarks that you just wrote the theme song to Home Depot...
Excellent video man! Sweet and straight to the point
Thank you Bro ...just what I've been looking to watch .
Much respect .
Glad I could help!
Soo, 8gb ram is not to much, better 16 or 32gb and HDD is prehistori and better 500gb or 1TB SSD
Exactly 💪🏻