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Price
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DAWs*(core slot, required)Choosing a DAW is less about feature checklists and more about workflow fit, because almost every modern option records audio and MIDI competently.
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Audio Interfaces*(core slot, required)An audio interface is judged mainly on input/output count, the kind of inputs it offers, and how it connects to your computer.
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Control SurfacesA control surface buys you physical faders, knobs, and transport controls for mixing, so the decision turns on how many motorized faders you need, how deep the DAW integration r…
Microphones*(core slot, required)Microphone choice starts with the polar pattern and capsule type that fit the source, then the connection and whether it needs phantom power.
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Studio Monitors*(core slot, required)Studio monitors are chosen to match the room before anything else, which is why woofer size is the headline spec here.
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Headphones*(core slot, required)Studio headphones divide by job and by impedance, and getting both right is the whole decision.
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Estimated total
$1,400
Compatibility findings
▲incompleteAdd DAWs, Audio Interfaces, Microphones, Studio Monitors, Headphones to finish this build. No conflicts among the parts picked so far.