7 Essential items for beginner producers

1. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW): A software program used for recording, editing, and producing music. Popular DAWs for beginners include GarageBand (Mac), FL Studio, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro X (Mac).

2. Audio Interface: A device that connects your computer to a microphone, guitar, or other audio equipment. Popular audio interfaces for beginners include Focusrite Scarlett Solo, PreSonus AudioBox, and Behringer U-Phoria UM2.

3. Studio Monitors: Speakers designed for music production that provide accurate and balanced sound. Popular studio monitor brands for beginners include JBL, KRK, and Mackie.

4. MIDI Controller: A device that allows you to play and control software instruments and virtual synthesizers. Popular MIDI controllers for beginners include Novation Launchkey, Akai MPK Mini, and M-Audio Oxygen.

5. Headphones: Closed-back headphones that provide accurate sound and isolate noise for better mixing and monitoring. Popular headphone brands for beginners include Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, and Beyerdynamic.

6. Microphone: A tool for recording vocals, acoustic instruments, and other audio sources. Popular microphones for beginners include the Shure SM58, Audio-Technica AT2020, and Rode NT1-A.

7. Sample Packs and Virtual Instruments: Collections of pre-recorded sounds and software synthesizers that can be used in music production. Popular sample pack and virtual instrument providers for beginners include Native Instruments, Loopmasters, and Splice.

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Links to some of the recommended products:

1. GarageBand: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/

2. FL Studio: https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio/

3. Ableton Live: https://www.ableton.com/en/live/

4. Logic Pro X: https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/

5. Focusrite Scarlett Solo: https://focusrite.com/en/usb-audio-interface/scarlett/scarlett-solo

6. PreSonus AudioBox: https://www.presonus.com/products/AudioBox-USB-96

7. Behringer U-Phoria UM2: https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=P0B1X

8. JBL studio monitors: https://www.jbl.com/studio-monitors/

9. KRK studio monitors: https://www.krkmusic.com/monitor-speakers/

10. Mackie studio monitors: https://mackie.com/products/studio-monitors

11. Novation Launchkey: https://novationmusic.com/en/keys/launchkey

12. Akai MPK Mini: https://www.akaipro.com/mpk-mini-mk3

13. M-Audio Oxygen: https://m-audio.com/oxygen-series

14. Audio-Technica headphones: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/headphones

15. Sennheiser headphones: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/studio-headphones

16. Beyerdynamic headphones: https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/studio-headphones.html

17. Shure SM58 microphone: https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm58

18. Audio-Technica AT2020 microphone: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at2020

19. Rode NT1-A microphone: https://www.rode.com/microphones/nt1-a

20. Native Instruments: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/

21. Loopmasters: https://www.loopmasters.com/

22. Splice: https://splice.com/