Shhh. Don't tell the companies in the music industry who make new hardware and software to feed the appetite amongst musicians and producers. Could it be that older, cheaper gear is just as effective?  

Think you need the Newest DAW? Try a Loop Pedal.  

BOSS RC-50 

Looking for a Workstation Keyboard? The Roland W-30 and the Prodigy 

Roland W-30

Need a Synth with a Vocoder? The microKorg and the Killers

microKorg

Need a Mic? Try Bono’s Shure SM58!

SM58

Conclusion

Learn audio and music production without getting distracted by gear in the AskAudio Academy.

Sound Designer, Musician, Author... G.W. Childs has worn many hats. Beginning in the U.S. Army back in 1991, at the age of 18, G.W. began learning electronics, communications and then ultimately audio and video editing from the Department of Defense. Upon leaving the military G.W. went on to work for many exciting companies like Lu... Read More

Discussion

Peter
My biggest regret was selling my Roland XP60. What a fantastic synth!
jimijames
Important reminder to always keep G.A.S. under control. Thanks G Dub!

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