How To Build A Home Studio: Part I – Introduction, Desks, & Furniture

The setup I have now suits me very well and is meant to show beginners that you don’t need any fancy pants state-of-the-art equipment. You can derive great sound from affordable products.

Never before has it been easier to get up and running, and today I’ll show you how.

Let’s get started.

[Setup]

First things first.

You’ll want to choose a comfy place to record your sounds or craft your beats.

Back in the day, I was in my old bedroom at my folks’ house. When I moved out, I still used my bedroom in my apartment until 2023, when I decided there was an even better spot in the dining room..

• My Studio in different stages!

Furniture

My awesome chair is now peeling 🙁

Take it from me, there’s nothing worse than being uncomfortable in your studio space. I’ve experienced some of the worst seating in the business.

The feeling you get from sitting in a crappy chair for 6 hours is like sleeping on concrete.

I’d recommend going with something similar to my super awesome, extra comfy, uber-soft executive chair that you see to your immediate right. 😛

Next, I would decide on a desk. I’ve had an L-shaped desk for a long time (seen above), and it’s pretty incredible.

You could also opt for a regular desk with tiers. I’ve been thinking of trying one out, but the corner spot is just so damn cozy. xD

De-Fi is a great source for custom-built tiered desks. These are excellent for organization, and they look awesome as well.

My next chair purchase will certainly be from Titan Labs; fantastic studio/gaming chairs that get rave reviews everywhere you look.

Regardless of what you go with, when you plop down to make a beat, you should feel like a king.

I can’t recommend my own desk since I got it so long ago, but you should definitely go with something that makes sense for your particular setup.

Always keep in mind the type of room that you will be using.

(Storage)

I have a desk with drawers, but if I didn’t, I would probably invest in some plastic storage containers. I currently just use cardboard boxes for all of my miscellaneous wires and cords.

They’re a great way to keep things organized and can be had for cheap. In addition, you may want to add an over-the-door coat hook.

I can’t even begin to tell you how much time was wasted in the past untangling chords and trying to figure out what’s what. Save yourself the trouble.

Before we get into Part II, let’s go over what you’ll learn:

What you’ll learn:

1. ✅ Understanding a DAW – What a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is and its essential components
2. ✅ Computer Specs – Key computer specifications for music production, including RAM, hard drive space, and processing power
3. ✅ Soundcards vs. Audio Interfaces – The role of soundcards and audio interfaces in recording and playback
4. ✅ 48V Phantom Power – What 48V phantom power is and why it’s important for microphones
5. ✅ DACs & A/D Converters – The difference between soundcards, audio interfaces, and DACs + The importance of A/D converters, microphone preamps, and phantom power in an audio interface
6. ✅ MIDI Cables – When and why MIDI cables are still useful in modern music production
7. ✅ Choosing an Audio Interface – How to choose the right audio interface based on inputs, power output, and compatibility
8. ✅ Direct Boxes – The function of direct boxes for recording guitars
9. ✅ Studio Monitors & Headphones – How to properly connect and power studio monitors and headphones
10. ✅ Recording Software (DAW) – The importance of selecting the right recording software (DAW) and popular options
11. ✅ Hardware Mixers – The role of hardware mixers in home studio setups and how to connect them