New producer, need some tips

[lateman]

Gonna make a home studio sorta thing, need some tips on things I definitely will need, or things that would be good to have.

 

[mitchiemasha]

Pc or laptop, DAW (software), headphones, audio interface, monitors, acoustic treatment... in that order.

 

[KonKossKang]

Desktop/laptop/tablet with a daw is the first then audio interface. Information here:

Examples of Daws to try out: 15 Great DAWs: The Best Music Software In The World
Examples of Vsts : The 50 best VST/AU plugin synths in the world today | MusicRadar
Example of freeware synths : Free VST Plugins! - Bedroom Producers Blog
Example of freeware : VST 4 FREE - Free Audio Plug-ins Archives
Example of freeware : VST Warehouse | Over 500 Free VST plugins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atvtBE6t48M synthesis explanation basics

2ghz or above, 8gb of ram minimum so basically save up for a 400$ machine at the bare minimum and you will not need to upgrade for 2-5 years.

 

[MisfitBeatz]

I'd start off with a good DAW ( Fl Studio, Ableton, Reason, Ect). Then get some good drum samples and VSTs. Also i'd invest in some studio monitors or a headset to get you started so you can actually hear the flat sound of what you're making

 

[tommytleu]

I would have also started with a good DAV!

 

[PrinceSatyrn]

If you are going to stick with it long term, make sure to invest in some good monitors. I went cheap and regretted it later , especially when you start getting more into mixing and mastering.

 

[BLKSTAR PRODUCTION]

I've actually written a blog to help new producers, who are starting their own home studio. Here's the link What You Need To Start Your Own Home Music Studio? | BLK STAR PRODUCTION

I hope this is of some help to you

 

[djsilentj]

everyone else is covering hardware so i will post one thing that helped me in the beginning. one piece of paper that acted as a mixdown GUIDELINE (notrule) that speaks volumes. google search this under images: A CLUB TRACKS FREQUENCY MAP.