2020 Holiday Gift Guide For Home Music Producers
Are you looking for a gift for a home producer or musician? Are you struggling to find something your friend or family member actually needs in their home studio?
No worries, we are here to help!
If you are looking for a holiday present for a home music producer or musician this list will give you some great ideas!
Monitors
KRK Rokit 7 G4 - $239
Many of our customers have reported great results with KRK monitors. Known for accuracy and solid, innovative engineering, KRK studio monitors have been the choice of professional recording engineers and artists for over three decades.
KRK's Rokit Generation 4 utilizes matching drivers made with Kevlar to ensure the same sonic integrity across all frequencies and minimizes listening fatigue.
Headphones
Sennheiser HD280PRO - $99
Microphones
Rode NT1 - $349
The NT1 is a revolutionary new 1" diaphragm condenser microphone from RØDE.
This is perfect if you are looking for a gift for someone who needs to record vocals! The bundle includes the audio interface needed to power the mic!
Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Microphone - $99
This is a go-to microphone for every home studio for recording instruments! Even if your friend already has one of these, they will not be mad if they get another. Most professional studios have at least a few SM-57's. This mic is dynamic so it can plug and play!
Plugins
In the old days producers would need to buy many pieces of hardware to store in a rack in the studio. It was really expensive and took up a lot of space.
Nowadays, these functions can be performed by apps called VST plugins on a computer. VST plugins are super popular among producers. Here are a few popular options that are all under $320 as of Oct 14, 2020.
VocalSynth (iZotope) - $199 - Perfect for recording vocals!
RX8 (iZotope) - $299 - Great for people who are mixing and mastering audio!
Superior Drummer (ToonTrack) - $319 - A solid choice for any who is a beat maker!
Acoustic Treatments
Acoustic treatments are often overlooked in the home recording studio. Acoustic panels are used to eliminate echoes and improve the sound inside of a home recording studio.
Our home recording studio bundles ($200-430) are a perfect start for most all home recording studios! Below is a picture from our friend Will's home studio treated with SoundAssured acoustic foam.
Midi Controller
AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - $119
This is a music producer and beat maker essential! This handy little keyboard is used to control all of the sounds that are stored on a producers computer! This is also know as a virtual instrument controller and a must have for the home recording studio.
Audio Interface
Focusrite Scarlett Solo - $110
An audio interface is used to connect microphones and instruments to a computer. This is an essential item for every home producer! Focusrite has been making high quality audio interfaces for years!
Production Desk
On-Stage WS7500 Series Wood Studio Workstation - $215
A proper desk is clutch when it comes to workflow in a home studio! These desks are specially designed for the home producer in mind. There is plenty of space to store your keyboard and place your monitor speakers!
