You don’t need a massive budget to build a solid beatmaking setup. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to streamline your studio, a few key pieces of gear can completely transform your workflow. Here are ten essentials I think every beatmaker should have, and if you're trying to keep it budget friendly, I've linked recommendations all under $150 each. If you're looking to get any of this gear, I've provided links that help support the channel at no extra cost to yo

Every year I try a lot of different gear: samplers, grooveboxes, synths, and other tools that push my beatmaking workflow into new ground. While there were plenty of contenders this year, one device surprised me the most: the Yamaha SEQTRAK. First Impressions I’ll be honest, I had some mixed feelings when I first got it. I was hoping for a bit more from the sampler side of things, especially when compared to other devices in the same range. But once I stopped trying to make i

I tried a lot of gear in 2025. Some of it completely changed my workflow, while others didn’t even last a week in the studio. So in this post, I’m breaking down every piece of gear I picked up this year. What surprised me, what stuck, and what totally flopped. If you're on the lookout for some new gear, here's some of the best music gear of 2025, and a few that just didn't fit my workflow but might for you. Watch along or read on below: What Surprised Me in 2025 Yamaha SEQTRA