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Headphones and speakers
Laptop
DAWS, plugins and sound loops
mics stands cables etc.
Guitars picks keyboards
Storage and Portable Hard drives
Headphones and speakers
Headphones and speakers don't have to cost a bundle to get the job done. I love my headphones from Amazon that were under $30!
Affordable, bendable, and high quality sound for mixing under $30. They also have great customer service. When I bent the 1/16" cable, they sent me another one right away! There is a warranty also.
OneOdio Wired Over Ear Headphones 50mm Drivers
I own 2 of these, the S1 Pro and the S1 Pro plus. Great for performing live in smaller venues. Lightweight and portable.
Bose S1 Pro+ Wireless PA Speaker, 11H Play
I bought the S1 Pro+ refurbished and saved over $150. Great sound, portable, can connect to an out speaker for stereo sound.
S1 Pro+ Wireless PA System – Portable PA System
| Bose
Laptop
Best Laptops for recording on the go. Lightweight and long battery life.
Lightweight, comes with Garage Band, and an easy step up to Logic 11.2 (now there is 12.2)
MacBook Air (M2, 2022) - Tech Specs
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DAWS, plugins and sound loops
Software for recording, and extra sounds and loops
If you are just learning to record, start with Garage Band. It comes free with your Mac, and it is basically “Logic Lite”. It has less latency in vocal and live instrument recording. I will use this for initial recording, and then swithc over to Logi...
GarageBand for iOS
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Lgic 11.2 is a great version of Logic. It even has a Mastering Assistant, plus more loops and plugins you will ever need. Just make sure to turn on LOW LATENCY recording when recording live instruments or vocals.
What's new in Logic Pro for Mac 11.2
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mics stands cables etc.
Live mics and studio mics, as well as gear to go with
Great deal. The stand is wonderful
K KASONIC Adjustable Collapsible Microphone Stand
Gives a lovely warm vocal sound for home recording. Make sure to grab a pop screen, shock mount, and sound blockers.
Neumann TLM 103 Large-Diaphragm Mic Nickel
I love the headphones. I set the mic near where I am playing, and I capture live recordings of my performances. Lightweight for on the go recording.
AudioBox Go Creator Bundle
Guitars picks keyboards
Can't be a musician without an instrument. I have 4 Ibanez guitars and a gorgeous Casio
I actually have 3 Acoustic Electric Ibanez guitars, and one electric
ACOUSTIC GUITARS | PRODUCTS
The only strings I use. Bright and wonderful for performing. Long lasting, too!
Phosphor Bronze | Acoustic Guitar Strings
I am PICKY about PICKS. Gotta be these, and gotta be black.
NYLON STANDARD PICK 1.0MM
I went back to playing piano a year ago. So many sounds, so little time! It has both USB and ¼ inch capabilities
WK-7600 | 76-key Portable Arranger Keyboard
Very light, you can store so much in the pockets. I have one in red and one in blue.
Ibanez PowerPad Designer IAB541 Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag - Navy Blue
These are the only picks I use. The others bend too easily. Great deal on a bag of them.
Dunlop 44P100 Nylon Standard Guitar Picks - 1.0mm Black (12-pack)
I went back to playing piano a year ago so I could write my new song, in B major, “Don't Worry I'm Fine”. So many sounds, so little time.
Casio WK-7600 76-key Portable Arranger
Storage and Portable Hard drives
I have been using Seagate for Years. Durable, now in USB C
Seagate Portable 5TB External HDD USB 3.0