Unlike several decades ago when creating music was very expensive in terms of the required knowledge and necessary equipment, today it’s quite affordable to become a high-level music producer. There are simply so many sources of knowledge and various tutorials on the Internet that you can easily grasp the basics of music creation. In addition, there are various software and DAWs (digital audio workstations) that are not very expensive or come free of charge.
However, in addition to the proper music editing software, you also need the right equipment. First of all, you need quality speakers, audio interfaces, samplers, etc. To help you find the best deals, we’ve created the following list of top 5 affordable music creation tools. Keep reading and find the right equipment for you.
Model: Samples by Elektron
Model: Samples is a budget-friendly and quality device that gives you plenty of options. First of all, we must emphasize that this is a must-have tool for layering patterns. Also, the samples won’t be a problem as there are 300 provided by Splice within Model: Samples. Additional 1GB of storage space is there for your favorite samples that you can easily transfer from your PC via USB. There are many other tools that this equipment offers such as 16-step sequencer, decay, swing, LFO, etc. As for the price, you can find it for about $400. Click here to find more information about devices for music production.
Splice and Sounds sample platforms
We believe that every producer needs a decent library of different sounds. Something like this can be found on sample platforms like Splice.com and Sounds.com. However, since they are cloud-based, you have to visit their sites and search for new kick, snare, vocal or drum samples (check BeginYourDrumming.com to learn more about drums). People running these platforms have understood the needs of music producers and integrated these services into various hardware such as the Pioneer DJ for the TORAIZ SP-16 sampler. Access to Splice is available for $7.99 per month, while on Sounds, download is unlimited and costs $9.99 per month.
Sessionwire
Sessionwire is a very useful app that lets you record the voice of the musicians you work with remotely. It is similar to Skype, but Sessionwire can be connected to your PC and record directly to DAW. The only downside is that it is available only for MAC devices. The cost for the annual subscription is $150.
Kits Controls M32 keyboard controller
This controller is a product of Native Instruments. It is an audio interface that represents a link between input devices and your PC and allows you to connect your headphones, microphones, various instruments, etc. in audio ports. Native Instruments introduced two gadgets in 2019 called Audio 1 and Audio 2 and both are high-quality. The cost of Audio 1 is $109, while you need to spend $139 on Audio 2. Audio 1 is better to pick if you want to record mono sounds (vocals or guitars), while Audio 2 is more intended for stereo samples.
iLoud MTM speakers by IK Multimedia
In the end, we present you quality speakers that are definitely the basic devices for music production. Given that the text is dedicated to bedroom producers, we believe that many of them don’t create in the real music studio with all gadgets and stuff that rich producers have. Therefore, such a space isn’t acoustically ideal. In such cases, the best choice is to buy iLoud MTM speakers that are self-adjustable to the room. They come bundled with a microphone and the price for one unit is just under $350.
Lastly, we would like to add that expensive equipment doesn’t guarantee the best song ever, but your skills. So, if you have them as well as the imagination, these affordable tools will help you become an even better producer and make the world dance with your new hit song. Believe us, dreams come true.
