I get asked all the time on our YouTube channel about our gear setup and why I like it so much — most importantly, how to get started and what’s actually involved with the hardware.
Our setup centres on a PreSonus Quantum 2626 audio interface — a workhorse that handles our session recording without fuss, paired with an Akai 25-key MIDI controller for production work.
If something goes wrong with your setup and you’re not sure where to start, it helps to actually see the gear in action rather than just reading specs on a page. So we put together a system overview video walking through exactly that — you can watch it on our YouTube channel. It’s worth a watch if you’re considering your own setup or an upgrade.
Find your recording space
It may seem obvious, but picking a suitable location is critical for setting up a recording studio. Before you start recording, you’ll want to make sure it’s somewhere you feel comfortable, is convenient, and is easily accessible.
Give yourself more space than you think you need, as this can allow for room to acquire new equipment. If your recording studio is in your home or at work, try to use interior rooms because there is less risk of outside noise entering the room.
Once you’ve found your space, test the acoustics. Sound bounces off bare walls, so you may not love how things sound once recorded — but you can diffuse that fairly easily by filling the room with soft furnishings like a sofa, bean bag, or cushions.
The benefits are clear: a well-treated room and well-chosen gear mean you mix faster, rely on fewer plugins, free up your computer’s processing power, and feel more confident in what you’re recording.
Test your results
Do some test recordings with different sound diffusion setups and see what works best for your space — and your gear.
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