HI, I’M STU.
AND I’M HERE TO HELP YOU MAKE SOUND DECISIONS.
This niche is filled to the brim with utter nonsense, and my goal is to help you circumvent all of it and get down to what matters.
Central to this process involves looking at gear objectively and determining whether or not the price matches the value you’re receiving. If something isn’t worth your hard earned money, I won’t recommend it, period.
My expertise in producing/recording and well-trained ears help me to understand what companies are trying to achieve in their products; highlighting what works and what doesn’t while ultimately coming to a pragmatic and well thought out resolution to any problem.

LATEST ARTICLES
Let me help you make sound buying decisions; not based on placebo, snake oil, or industry bullshit, but rather on science, common sense, and almost 2 decades of experience in music dating back to 2007.
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11 Common Mistakes That Slow Down Your Home Studio Workflow
Greetings mate and Welcome aboard! Stuart Charles here, HomeStudioBasics.com helping YOU make sound decisions, so… Building a home recording studio is an exciting leap. It promises creative freedom, endless tinkering,…
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How to Build a Simple Home Recording Setup for Students on a Budget
You don’t need access to a commercial studio to get your tracks sounding good. Home recording setup for beginners lets students turn ideas into rough demos or completed projects without…
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NF ACOUS NH20 Review: Warm-Leaning, Detailed, and Studio-Ready
Greetings mate and Welcome aboard! Stuart Charles here, HomeStudioBasics.com helping YOU make sound decisions, so… Video Review & Shootout Today’s NF ACOUS NH20 Review will cover build quality, comfort, sound,…
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SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro+ Review: Strong Resolution, Imperfect Tuning
Greetings mate and Welcome aboard! Stuart Charles here, HomeStudioBasics.com helping YOU make sound decisions, so… In this SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro+ Review, we’ll cover build quality, comfort, features & connectivity, sound,…
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FiiO KA11 Review: The Tiny DAC That Might Surprise You
Greetings mate and Welcome aboard! Stuart Charles here, HomeStudioBasics.com helping YOU make sound decisions, so… In this FiiO KA11 Review, we’ll quickly and concisely determine whether or not you should…
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Fosi Audio IM4 Review: Big Resolution On A Small Budget?
Greetings mate and Welcome aboard! Stuart Charles here, HomeStudioBasics.com helping YOU make sound decisions, so… What’s the deal with Fosi Audio’s IM4? Does it sound good? Is it built well?…
Build a professional home Studio With minimal investment
Never before has it been easier to build your own home studio; even moreso than when I started this website back in 2014. You don’t need fancy, state of the art equipment anymore. Products nowadays are built incredibly well and remain more than affordable for the beginner producer/beatmaker.
With some smart strategies and a solid foundation, you can be up and running in no time. Let me help you begin your journey to making amazing music today!

FL STUDIO TUTORIALS
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PERSONALIZED PRODUCT EVALUATIONS
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HEADPHONE BUYING GUIDES
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