#Akai

Here’s the other MPC 1000 video that I mentioned in this video: Akai MPC 1000 - Best Hardware DAW? (   • Akai MPC 1000 - Best Hardware DAW?  )


GEAR I USE

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Yamaha Wireless MIDI Adapter: https://amzn.to/2NwqGey

Power bank: see the link about ‘portable power’ under Mobile Music Production, below.


HOME STUDIO

HARDWARE

My humble #LAPTOP has been discontinued (I’ve had it since 2013 :-0), but here’s an available current model: https://amzn.to/3uXzlaP
My preferred laptop input device: https://amzn.to/3l0qctH
But this comes in real handy for all those #DAW #software #KEYCOMMANDS: https://amzn.to/3ry9QuN
This is my main #AUDIOINTERFACE (https://amzn.to/2OoNBZl). It sounds great and I have never had any PC driver issues.
I have two of these #ADAT -compatible AUDIO INTERFACES (https://amzn.to/3kNDppr). They are a great way to inexpensively add more audio ins and outs to a #homestudio setup. They feed into my main interface (above).
This #MICROPHONE is worth its weight in gold! https://amzn.to/3c1XjsY
This #USBHUB is a beast! https://amzn.to/3qg5gjj
This is the current CONTROLLER ‘brain’ of my home studio (I own the original version): https://www.perfectcircuit.com/squarp...
I use 2 pairs of #HEADPHONES : these (https://amzn.to/3kP5f4v) stay in the #studio , and these (https://amzn.to/3bjQUtS are a #musicindustry secret weapon — great sound on the cheap when you’re on the road! :-)
These #STUDIOMONITORS tell the truth of your #mix every time! https://amzn.to/3kM7YMj
My trusty, handy-dandy external #USBDRIVE: https://amzn.to/30hHWXO


FURNITURE

It’s crazy how affordable this #DESK is, when you consider how useful it is to have light pass through to foot-level — especially when you have to reorganize cables! https://amzn.to/3uVG4SB
#Seville makes some great affordable, modular #SHELVING systems that are lightweight and durable, and also allow light to circulate well: https://amzn.to/2O6U6jB
My #CHAIR is comfortable and has held up well over the years, but has unfortunately shed its outer layer over time. :-/ https://amzn.to/3edMF4X
Avoid expensive device-brand #STANDS for your #electronic #gear — use these instead: https://amzn.to/30fZTpx


MOBILE MUSIC PRODUCTION

An absolutely powerful #mobile #musicproduction powerhouse! https://amzn.to/2O8iD87
Mobile audio interface duties are usually handled by my old faithful Akai EIE (a discontinued classic) or this delicious box here, which is an amazingly versatile #FXUNIT , #classcompliant #USB audio interface, and #MIDI device: https://amzn.to/3e9Ghf3
I’ve been able to transfer data between an #iPad and #grooveboxes for years (even before the #iOS #filesapp) using a Kingston MobileLite. That device seems to have been discontinued, but here’s a similar product that does the same thing: https://amzn.to/3bjZLeW
- a superb #FIELDRECORDER and audio interface: https://amzn.to/2OvHUJm
An underrated #SAMPLING #workstation: https://amzn.to/3rrW1hq
- The king of hardware #samplers! https://amzn.to/3rgkaHv
You’re going to need #PORTABLEPOWER — here’s one that I use: https://amzn.to/30gwFa9
These #POWERADAPTER cables are a simple, yet ingenious solution — making many hardware music production devices truly portable! Available in 12v, 9v and 6 volt versions (https://amzn.to/3bkkeAx)


SOFTWARE

Ableton Live
Reason Studios Reason
Sonalksis Creative Filter
Fabrilter Pro-Q3
UVI Shade
Klanghelm MJU