{"id":41599,"date":"2026-09-04T17:48:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T21:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=41599"},"modified":"2026-09-04T17:48:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T21:48:32","slug":"home-music-studio-setup-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/home-music-studio-setup-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Home music studio setup: An essential equipment guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Illustration:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filipfroehlich.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Filip Fr\u00f6hlich<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting up your home music studio can be an exciting but daunting process.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many potential pieces of equipment to gather, which each come with their range of options and price points, it can be hard to figure out what you truly need now and what you can add to your arsenal down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this in-depth home music studio setup guide, we&#8217;ll break down the full process by digestible categories, and discuss which pieces of gear are actually essential and which are nice-to-haves depending on your unique needs as a music producer. We&#8217;ll also provided dedicated resources that let you double click into each to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to use the table of contents below to easily navigate to a specific section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our home studio setup guide:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#AbsoluteEssentials\"><strong>The absolute essentials<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Computer\"><strong>Computer \/ laptop<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#DAW\"><strong>DAW<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Plugins\"><strong>Plugins<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Headphones\"><strong>Headphones<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Desk\"><strong>Desk<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Chair\"><strong>Chair<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#AlmostEssentials\"><strong>The almost-essentials<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Loudspeakers\"><strong>Loudspeakers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#AudioInterface\"><strong>Audio interface<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#MIDIKeyboard\"><strong>MIDI keyboard (or controller)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Microphones\"><strong>Microphone(s)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Cables\"><strong>Audio cables<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ExternalDrive\"><strong>External hard drive<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#NextSteps\"><strong>The next steps<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#AcousticTreatment\"><strong>Acoustic treatment<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Instruments\"><strong>(More) instruments<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#OutboardGear\"><strong>Outboard gear<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Ambiance\"><strong>Ambiance<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling ready? Let&#8217;s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f5a2734ea82e3ec51d9db4acbad33d87\" style=\"background-color:#62daff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>New subscribers can try all of Splice\u2014including 200 monthly sample download credits, full access to all premium INSTRUMENT presets, and more\u2014for $4.99\/mo.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"AbsoluteEssentials\">Home music studio setup: The absolute essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with the non-negotiable equipment you&#8217;ll need in any and every home studio\u2014these are basically interchangeable with essentials for music production in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Computer\">1. Computer \/ laptop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For making recorded music in 2026, a computer or laptop is without doubt the single most mandatory thing you&#8217;ll need. While it <em>is<\/em> possible to <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/mobile-music-production-apps-and-gear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make music on a mobile device,<\/a> most popular digital audio workstations (DAWs) run on computers, and you&#8217;ll be able to create with more control and power with them. Many of the other pieces of equipment we&#8217;ll cover\u2014like audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, microphones, etc.\u2014are also made with the intent to connect to your computer or laptop as the central hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already own a computer or laptop for non-music use, there&#8217;s a good chance you can also use that for your home recording studio. That said, there <em>are<\/em> some factors worth considering, like RAM, CPU, and connection types that have specific implications for digital music production. It should also be noted that some pieces of software are specific to Mac or Windows; for example, Logic Pro is only available on Apple devices, so if using that DAW is a must for you, then you&#8217;ll need a Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more on <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-laptop-music-production\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">factors for choosing a great laptop for music production,<\/a> check out our dedicated guide below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"FJBlQK59MW\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-laptop-music-production\/\">10 of the best laptops for music production in 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;10 of the best laptops for music production in 2024&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-laptop-music-production\/embed\/#?secret=F0zNZZUK0H#?secret=FJBlQK59MW\" data-secret=\"FJBlQK59MW\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"DAW\">2. DAW<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your laptop set up, you&#8217;ll need to install <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-a-daw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a DAW<\/a> if you haven&#8217;t already. The DAW is a piece of software that provides you with the virtual space and tools to <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-make-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create your own music.<\/a> Their interfaces enable the recording, playback, editing, and <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/exporting-your-track\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exporting of audio files.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WVNYhKAUdL\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-a-daw\/\">What is a DAW? A guide to digital audio workstations<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;What is a DAW? A guide to digital audio workstations&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-a-daw\/embed\/#?secret=AMgBPSBiT5#?secret=WVNYhKAUdL\" data-secret=\"WVNYhKAUdL\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make great music in any DAW, and you don&#8217;t <em>have<\/em> to stick with the one you first choose forever\u2014but it does pay off to learn the ins-and-outs of one before you explore a multi-DAW workflow, so you&#8217;ll want to make an intentional choice here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not sure <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-daw-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">which DAW to pick,<\/a> you can check out our guide below that compares factors like price points, unique features, and more\u2014there&#8217;s no single best DAW for everyone, so it really comes down to identifying the software that best aligns with your needs and preferences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lH25c1pa90\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-daw-for-beginners\/\">How to choose a DAW as a beginner<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to choose a DAW as a beginner&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-daw-for-beginners\/embed\/#?secret=9nMsvmZjAL#?secret=lH25c1pa90\" data-secret=\"lH25c1pa90\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Plugins\">3. Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most DAWs come with a collection of built-in software (called &#8220;plugins&#8221;) that aids you in making music. These might be software instruments that allow you to emulate the sound of real instruments (like a piano or guitar) or synths that let you design any sound you can imagine. They might also be effects plugins, which let you color the sound of your software instruments or audio recordings with <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-reverb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reverb,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-eq-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EQ,<\/a> etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re still early in your music production journey, the built-in plugins in your DAW should provide more than enough for you to explore and learn with. However, if you&#8217;re a bit further along, or want to use your home music studio setup project as an opportunity to also level up your digital toolkit, there are an infinite range of third-party options that can further build on what comes with your DAW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re on a budget or want to start with zero-cost options, <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/instrument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Splice INSTRUMENT<\/a> is a free-to-download powerhouse software instrument that comes with tons of world-class presets that you can use right away. You can also check out <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rent-to-Own,<\/a> which allows you to access incredibly powerful plugins like <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/39137242-serum-2-au-by-xfer-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xfer Records&#8217; Serum,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/39137260-bbc-symphony-orchestra-professional-vst-au-by-spitfire-audio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spitfire Audio&#8217;s BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/39137139-ozone-11-advanced-au-by-izotope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iZotope&#8217;s Ozone,<\/a> and more for a low monthly cost that goes towards perpetual ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"E5Yk3Un0Qw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-use-splice-instrument\/\">How to use Splice INSTRUMENT<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to use Splice INSTRUMENT&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-use-splice-instrument\/embed\/#?secret=bzLABGLKtP#?secret=E5Yk3Un0Qw\" data-secret=\"E5Yk3Un0Qw\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Headphones\">4. Headphones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you&#8217;ll want a quality pair of headphones to hear the music that&#8217;s coming out of your DAW. This is one place where you might want to make a proper investment sooner rather than later, as you&#8217;ll be able to hear what you&#8217;re working on with more detail and quality than with a cheap pair of earbuds, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn&#8217;t mean you need to immediately drop $1,000 on the most premium headphones on the market\u2014for even around $100, you can find a range of headphones (like Audio-Technica&#8217;s ATH-M50x or Sony&#8217;s MDR-7506) that are specifically geared for studio monitoring and music production that should be a significant upgrade from average consumer options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you&#8217;re exploring different options for headphones, you might come across terms like <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-headphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open-back vs. closed-back, frequency response, and more<\/a>\u2014we cover these and other factors you might want to be aware of in our guide below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"O86uDeNO8j\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-headphones\/\">How to choose the right headphones: 7 factors to consider<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to choose the right headphones: 7 factors to consider&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-headphones\/embed\/#?secret=ldR210eIkU#?secret=O86uDeNO8j\" data-secret=\"O86uDeNO8j\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Desk\">5. Desk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one might sound almost <em>too<\/em> obvious, but you&#8217;ll need a desk to put your laptop or computer on, in addition to any other gear that you might amass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, any desk will do, but it&#8217;s worth noting that there are also tons of desks specifically made for music production out there\u2014see the Output Platform Studio Desk for example, which comes with a keyboard tray, cable management system, and and other features that might be useful for a fleshed-out music studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These kinds of desks look great and absolutely have their perks, but can also easily climb up to $1,000 and more in price. They&#8217;re worthwhile investments if you&#8217;re looking to really invest in your home recording studio for the long term, but if you don&#8217;t have the funds, they&#8217;re certainly not mandatory from the jump\u2014you can use whatever desk you might already own. If you can, try to adjust its height so that your wrists sit at a comfortable position; you might be working on it for hours at a time, so you want to avoid any carpal tunnel if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Chair\">6. Chair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On a similar note, you&#8217;ll also want a chair to sit on to face your desk. Once again, any chair will technically do, but you&#8217;ll again want to prioritize your comfort and physical health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Office and gaming chairs can be good places to look, as many of them have features like adjustable recline, height, and lumbar support for prolonged comfort. Try not to be too swayed by flashy marketing\u2014if you can, going to a store and sitting in some chairs yourself can help you figure out which options feel the best for your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A computer, DAW, plugins, headphones, desk, and chair are all you <em>truly<\/em> need to make music at home. Next, we&#8217;ll get into the almost-essentials\u2014the things that will make your simple desk setup really start to <em>feel<\/em> like a recording studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"AlmostEssentials\">Home music studio setup: The almost-essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the things that you&#8217;ll almost certainly want that <em>could<\/em> also be essential depending on what kind of music creator you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Loudspeakers\">1. Loudspeakers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A pair of speakers, though not essential for just starting out with making music, <em>is<\/em> essential for your long-term journey as a music producer and <em>is<\/em> something you&#8217;ll want to get sooner rather than later. At a proper volume, speakers can help mitigate the ear fatigue you can get from working on headphones alone, which is important for <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/tips-protecting-hearing-musician\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protecting your hearing<\/a> (which is more important than anything).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speakers can also help you hear details that you might miss on headphones, and vice versa\u2014and in general, diversifying the mediums you&#8217;re listening to your music on can help you create a balanced mix that works for the various environments that your listeners will also be playing your music on. They&#8217;re also just plain fun to work on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"3rFuGhV9f4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/mix-on-headphones-or-speakers\/\">Should I mix on headphones or speakers?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Should I mix on headphones or speakers?&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/mix-on-headphones-or-speakers\/embed\/#?secret=8I9erzH3Y9#?secret=3rFuGhV9f4\" data-secret=\"3rFuGhV9f4\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like headphones, speakers also have a wide range of price points\u2014and also like headphones, what&#8217;s most important is developing an intimate understanding of what you&#8217;re working with as opposed to blindly picking the most luxurious option or constantly jumping from one to the next. If you&#8217;re not sure where to start, companies like Yamaha, KRK, PreSonus, and JBL have long histories of producing solid products across price points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"AudioInterface\">2. Audio interface<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get a pair of speakers, you might be surprised to find that there&#8217;s not an easy way to connect them to your computer\u2014this is where an audio interface comes in. An audio interface is a physical device (usually in the shape of a box) that allows you to get sounds in and out of your computer. In addition to connecting your computer&#8217;s audio output to your speakers, it can also let you connect devices that input information to your computer, like microphones and MIDI keyboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a vocalist, for example, an audio interface might actually be an absolute essential for your home studio setup because you need to connect a mic to your DAW. Different interfaces will have different preamps and a different amount of inputs, and these sorts of factors determine how their prices scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more on <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-an-audio-interface\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">audio interfaces and choosing the right one for you,<\/a> you can see our detailed guide below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"meGIk335x6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-an-audio-interface\/\">What is an audio interface (and why would you need one)?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;What is an audio interface (and why would you need one)?&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-an-audio-interface\/embed\/#?secret=wdGLT1hiJR#?secret=meGIk335x6\" data-secret=\"meGIk335x6\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"MIDIKeyboard\">3. MIDI keyboard (or controller)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A MIDI keyboard is an electronic musical keyboard that uses <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-midi-in-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIDI<\/a> to transmit digital signals. The major upside to using a MIDI keyboard over one that only outputs audio is that you can freely edit your performances and change the timbre to any sound of your liking in the DAW. Even if you&#8217;re not an expert pianist, it can be a useful tool for auditioning sounds and experimenting with melodies and chords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sNdN1B2HmM\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-a-midi-keyboard\/\">What is a MIDI keyboard?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;What is a MIDI keyboard?&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-a-midi-keyboard\/embed\/#?secret=88HM0a1aak#?secret=sNdN1B2HmM\" data-secret=\"sNdN1B2HmM\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also MIDI controllers that aren\u2019t shaped like keyboards, like <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/partners\/akai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Akai MPC<\/a> which is more tailored towards drums and beat making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Use the Akai MPC | FULL Walkthrough\" width=\"370\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lqM-MG3qTcM?start=941&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a MIDI keyboard definitely helps make your production space look and feel like a music studio, and it could be indispensable if your primary instrument is the piano. However, despite its omnipresence, it&#8217;s not an <em>absolute<\/em> essential for music production, since you can alternatively use a DAW&#8217;s musical typing tool or directly draw in MIDI to also arrive to the same end result (although it may take a lot more time if you&#8217;re trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/humanize-your-drums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">engineer a humanized, preformed feel in the box<\/a> as opposed to playing it in).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Microphones\">4. Microphone(s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We put microphones in this section of the list for two reasons. First, if your music can be produced exclusively in the DAW, it&#8217;s simply not a necessity. Secondly, if you&#8217;re just starting out, there&#8217;s actually an underrated amount you can achieve with <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/make-phone-recordings-sound-good\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your smartphone&#8217;s built-in mic and some clever audio processing<\/a>\u2014especially for genres like <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-make-lofi-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lo-fi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-make-indie-pop-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">indie pop<\/a> where pristine audio quality isn&#8217;t always mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, if you <em>are<\/em> doing any sort of serious audio recording (like <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/prepare-studio-recording-vocals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recording your voice<\/a> or an acoustic instrument) and you want the highest-quality results possible, you&#8217;ll want to invest in a decent microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microphones have a lot of different specs\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/types-of-microphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">different types<\/a> (dynamic, condenser, ribbon, etc.) and <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/microphone-polar-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">different polar patterns<\/a> (omnidirectional, cardiod, bidirectional, etc.) can present you with a lot of information that&#8217;s all relevant, but potentially paralyzing. If you&#8217;re not sure where to start, we break down these considerations and <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-vocal-microphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">share some specific mics arranged by price ranges<\/a> in our in-depth guide below\u2014while we focus on vocals, these can absolutely be used for instruments as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"85nFJDTW0J\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-vocal-microphones\/\">The 13 best vocal microphones of 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The 13 best vocal microphones of 2026&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/best-vocal-microphones\/embed\/#?secret=ziEwG27GcH#?secret=85nFJDTW0J\" data-secret=\"85nFJDTW0J\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you <em>are<\/em> recording vocals, consider also looking into getting an adjustable mic stand and a pop filter, which will help attenuate plosive sounds that are a part of human speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you build out your home recording studio, you&#8217;ll likely amass different microphones over time that have different characteristics and serve different purposes\u2014but to start, try to get one that you feel is a balanced all-rounder within your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Cables\">5. Audio cables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It might be obvious, but all the gear we&#8217;ve discussed so far in this section needs audio cables to connect themselves to each other and your computer. Some gear will come with cables, while others will require you to purchase them separately\u2014make sure you check when you buy anything, and <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/audio-cable-types-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our audio cable guide<\/a> below if you need help figuring out which ones to get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"FvsxdzSMIp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/audio-cable-types-guide\/\">Audio cable types: A complete guide (with pictures)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Audio cable types: A complete guide (with pictures)&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/audio-cable-types-guide\/embed\/#?secret=A5ZWiyEaoz#?secret=FvsxdzSMIp\" data-secret=\"FvsxdzSMIp\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ExternalDrive\">6. External hard drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Audio recordings, music software libraries, and DAW projects are all relatively large files that can quickly add up to double digits in gigabytes. If your computer is overflowing with storage space, this might not be an immediate concern, and if you&#8217;re not recording your own sounds, you might find that your DAW projects aren&#8217;t so large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, at <em>some<\/em> point, an external hard drive will no longer be a nice-to-have and become a necessity, so it could be worth investing in one early. This will also enable you to organize your audio libraries in one place and easily transfer them and any projects across multiple devices. Another key reason to invest in external storage space is for backups\u2014many of us spend a lot of time and effort making our music, and nothing feels worse than an unexpected computer malfunction wiping away magic that can&#8217;t be easily recreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to choosing an external hard drive, getting an SSD over an HDD is key if you&#8217;re looking to load libraries and software from it since they have much faster read and write speeds. You&#8217;ll also want to make sure its connection type is supported by your computer&#8217;s input jacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"NextSteps\">Home music studio setup: The next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, here are some things that are great to have if you have the space and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"AcousticTreatment\">1. Acoustic treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We don&#8217;t mean to undermine the importance of acoustic treatment by placing it in this part of our list\u2014proper room treatment will make a world&#8217;s difference when it comes to how you hear the sounds in your home studio, and many experts will tell you that you can make decent loudspeakers sound amazing in a well-treated space, but amazing loudspeakers won&#8217;t sound great in a horrible acoustic environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, we&#8217;re considering it a &#8220;next step&#8221; in home music studio setups because loudspeakers and \/ or audio recording needs are a pre-requisite to making acoustic treatment relevant; if you&#8217;re doing all of your production in your DAW and on a pair of headphones, it won&#8217;t matter much at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different ways to optimize a space for better acoustics, and depending on your budget you can do anything from investing in expert-made panels and bass traps to using household items like blankets and window curtains\u2014we break down both of these approaches in <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/acoustic-treatment-home-studio-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our guide to DIY home studio acoustic treatment:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog-splice wp-block-embed-blog-splice\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Q30IBunFl8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/acoustic-treatment-home-studio-budget\/\">Home studio acoustic treatment: An in-depth DIY guide<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Home studio acoustic treatment: An in-depth DIY guide&#8221; &#8212; Blog | Splice\" src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/acoustic-treatment-home-studio-budget\/embed\/#?secret=Tmop3rQkib#?secret=Q30IBunFl8\" data-secret=\"Q30IBunFl8\" width=\"370\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that acoustics isn&#8217;t just about installing things\u2014even <a href=\"https:\/\/elac.com\/speaker-placement-guide-get-the-best-sound-from-your-stereo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">being intentional with where and how you place your speakers in your room<\/a> can have a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Instruments\">2. (More) instruments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DAW-based music production allows us to make truly professional-sounding tracks without ever touching a physical instrument. While this is certainly a gift, if you have the budget, space, and time, physical instruments present a singular and irreplaceable tactile joy for music creation that can spark inspiration and ideas that you may have never conceived if you solely worked in the box. They&#8217;re also handy to have if you ever invite any collaborators who may ideate and preform with a certain instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While guitars, pianos, and drums are common pieces of home studios, you don&#8217;t have to have the most luxurious instruments in each of these categories or feel tied to them\u2014even having a shaker, ukulele, or otamatone around can help you feel out ideas and see the music you&#8217;re working on in your computer from a new perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"OutboardGear\">3. Outboard gear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, audio plugins do a truly remarkable job at imitating effects like <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-compression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compression<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/distortion-vs-saturation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">saturation<\/a> that we once only achieved with physical outboard gear. That said, it&#8217;s undeniable that these pieces of hardware have shaped the sonic footprint of so many of the records we love, and career audio engineers will tell you that there <em>is<\/em> something magical about the imperfections and &#8220;warmth&#8221; of physical effects units. While they don&#8217;t offer the same flexibility to adjust after-the-fact, there is also something enjoyable about dialing in a physical knob, and it can encourage you to rely more on your ear than numbers on a screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outboard gear is a luxury, not a must\u2014plain and simple. But, if your budget permits, a physical compressor, pre-amp, or reverb unit can be an inspirational addition to your home studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ambiance\">4. Ambiance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re going to (hopefully) be spending a lot of time in your home music studio, so you want it to be a space that feels comfortable and inspiring. What that looks like will be different for everyone, but many music creators enjoy installing some simple mood lighting, decorating their desk with their favorite knickknacks, or lighting a scented candle that promotes relaxation and focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, ambiance isn&#8217;t mandatory\u2014but these little non-musical additions can play a meaningful role in promoting your musical creativity, so we figured it&#8217;s a good way to round out this list. Just don&#8217;t go overboard with flashing neon lights or anything over-the-top that might become a distraction rather than a mood-setter (unless flashing neon lights help you get into the zone, in which case by all means go for it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it! Hopefully this guide gave you a solid foundation for what you need and what you might want to get for your home music studio. Setting up your space should be a fun process, so if you feel overwhelmed, just take a breath, take your time, and gather things in small chunks going by priority and enjoy each new addition as it arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are there any key home studio essentials we missed? What topics would you like to see us explore next? 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