Home Studio on a Budget: What to Buy First
Most “budget home studio” advice quietly assumes you’ll spend £1,500. Here’s what you actually need first when starting from zero — and what’s safe to skip until later.
Home studios, podcast setups, and gear that gets you from “I want to record something” to actually finishing a track. We focus on what entry-level and intermediate UK musicians actually need.
Audio interfaces, microphones, headphones, MIDI controllers, and the rest. Every recommendation is research-backed.
Most “budget home studio” advice quietly assumes you’ll spend £1,500. Here’s what you actually need first when starting from zero — and what’s safe to skip until later.