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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.
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.
Keyboard ControllersKeyboard controllers come down to three things: key count and feel, the depth of DAW integration, and how many pads and knobs come along for the ride.
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.
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.