@thomasdickson35
"Fight off your perfectionism." What a good thing to remember.
@bplain80
The real key here is to make sure you know how to play an instrument. I bought all this stuff then realized I couldn't play a single note hahahaha
@karenraedoll3064
I'm 62 years old, and I have an MPK Mini. Had it for 2 years now tried playing it several times, became so frustrated with it. But your vids are extremely easy to understand. I'm going to try again today. Thank you so much for inspiring me.
@tinayutingwu
Just a quick line from a grateful parent for this fantastic video, especially the explanation at the end about the relative order in which to acquire equipment. We are a music family through and through...but analog! My son on the other hand is hugely interested in digital music production, and you gave me what I needed to help him get started.
@LakeEffectLull
I started out and am still operating cheap. I use my iPhone 13 with GarageBand, headphones and a korg nano keys 2. Only cost me about $80 for the korg, headphones, and usb adapter. I love your philosophy of getting your music out there and not letting the pursuit of perfection kill it. Keep up the great videos.
@andrewpareo8047
One thing I have to say is don't always rush forward just because you have or got higher end equipment. Like when i got my MIDI controller (which happen to be an Arturia Minilab 3) it also came with higher end software like Ableton Live. But when I ended up actually trying to make a full track i gave up and went back to BandLab cause it was easier and didnt have to use as many externals.
@_TYKER_
I am not a musician and just came here out of curiosity. But I enjoyed that video and now I am discovering the world of sound devices. :)
@maddoxrayne
i’m a middle schooler but i’ve been reading music my whole life, singing harmonies since first grade, and playing piano since second. i love making music but i don’t have the equipment yet. thanks for this video
@dhsiren
This video was extremely helpful, especially since I wasn't sure what to purchase for my setup as far as what was essential and what wasn't. This really explained what everything is meant for and how to build your setup based on how you produce. Since I won't be using any live instruments yet, I can build my gear accordingly. Thanks a ton for your tutorials and for this information!!
@kmstirpitz4285
I think it is great that people are beginning to make music with what they have. A lot of people get pushed away from even trying to make music in the first place because they feel like they need expensive gear that they can't afford though these days, it is far from true.
@honestalex5790
I use bandlab, headphones , my phone , a popfilter, and a 20yr old yamaha keyboard, it works well though I'm definitely going to upgrade what I already have and expand my options
@gotzlob
I'm 22 years old, decided I need to make some big changes in my life. I think producing will be a good start.
@r0bophonic
8:55 Make sure you get EarPods and not AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones. Bluetooth headphones won’t work well for monitoring while overdubbing parts due to latency.
@MrTurnerNVA
Dude, your vids are not only very informative and relatable, but you seem like a truly genuine person. That's very rare in these times. So, cheers to you, my man. Peace and love from VA.
@by_antony
I loved your comment 'fight off the perfectionism' which put it so succintly for me! I started off with music production about 2 years ago with a windows laptop, akai mpk mini 3 and audio technica ath m30x headphones. I didn't start to record guitar and vox til later. Taetro, I don't much like listening to 'lofi' music, but I like making to it. You are awe-inspiring.
@aallan8830
I'm here because I don't know much about this tech and I want to learn but it's heartening to hear someone as young as you talking about how they are "blessed" to have what so many others do not. I think your generation is so much better than what those from mine give credit for. Every generation faces it's challenges, and certainly affordable housing is yours, but what I see from so many your age is a very healthy 30,000ft perspective.
@stav1919
I love this! I have been holding off getting back into writing music for so many reasons (Dad of 2 boys, executive corporate job, insert other excuses here). I wrote music at a time when everything was analog - guitar, piano, cassette - just gave away my age right there. While I am versed with today's tech (PS5, ipad pros) i didn't know where to start - until today. I have an ipad pro, i have a kawaii digital grand piano, but will get a midi controller (eyeing akai based off of this video) and will just ket the music flow. Thank you!
@caioaugusto6819
I'm 27, play guitar for 15 years, but just got tired of playing covers and having to deal with band shenanigans, and the lack of people to play with where I live, so took out the Ableton minilab mk2 I got gathering dust for years and am starting to write, and what fun it's being. Just the part of the frustration, and the joy of getting something I was struggling to be like I want is being amazing, and this is being a very helpful video, thank you
@Get.Wired.Studios
I’ve been using my iPhone with garage band. I got a usb hub to connect a scarlet solo, an akai mini mk3, and a portable monitor for a bigger screen. I also use a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. My usb hub allows me to connect all of these things along with power to my phone at once, it’s pretty incredible. Phones today are way more powerful than computers were 10 years ago! When I can afford it I’ll definitely be upgrading to a Mac mini M4 for a dedicated music production computer, but for now I’m pretty happy with my bedroom studio!
@Taetro