If you want to get a home studio together, but are feeling overwhelmed by all the available products, here are some good suggestions for starters.
This is what I started with. Great for getting started right away and very simple to set up.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo Bundle
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This is the DAW to start with. You have 90% access fully free. It's not a free software, but they believe in being accessible to the growing artist, and will never end your trial. I do recommend purchasing the full package when it becomes an affordab...
REAPER | Audio Production Without Limits
This is what I use primarily for designing my cover art. There are tons of items to choose from, and you can even make videos!
Canva | Making Graphic Design Easy
For music or video distribution to major platforms, I use Distrokid. It's what I started with and have since then made almost 1k$!
DistroKid
SoundCloud has recently rolled out their distribution service. It's great for connecting with other artist and is down-to-earth and intuitive.