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Software I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend.

I get asked a lot about the things I use to build software, stay productive, or buy to fool myself into thinking I’m being productive when I’m really just procrastinating. Here’s a big list of all of my favorite stuff.

Productivity

  • Notion

    A connected workspace with AI capabilities for improved collaboration and organization.

  • ChatGPT

    An AI-powered language model developed by OpenAI for generating human-like text.

Workstations

  • MacStudio M1 Ultra

    Equipped with 64GB RAM (2022), used for music production, audio tracking and mixing, video editing, and film scoring.

  • 13” MacBook Air, M2

    Fitted with 16GB RAM (2022), used for coding, audio editing, music pre-production, and video editing.

  • MacMini, M1

    Installed with 16GB RAM (2021), functions as a living room computer connected to a Samsung 65" Neo QLED 4k TV.

MusicStudioGear

  • Taylor Big Baby Acoustic Guitar

    Acoustic guitar used for acoustic performances and recordings.

  • Music Man StingRay Bass Guitar

    Electric bass guitar used for bass lines in music productions.

  • Fender Stratocaster Fat strat (American Made

    Electric guitar used for electric guitar performances and recordings.

  • Novation Launchkey, Arturia MiniLab MkII, Korg MicroKey

    MIDI keyboard controllers used for inputting MIDI data into DAWs.

  • Lexicon PCM71, Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X, Pultec EQP-1A, Warm Audio WA-2A

    Rack-mounted audio equipment used for processing and managing audio signals.

  • Wurlitzer 200A

    Vintage electric piano used for classic electric piano sounds.

  • Line 6 Helix

    Guitar pedals and foot controllers used for manipulating guitar sounds and effects.

  • Adam's T5

    Studio monitors used for accurate audio playback in the studio.

  • Shure SM7B

    Microphone on a stand used for recording vocals and instruments.

  • Mogami, Neutrik Cables and Connectors

    Various cables and connectors used for connecting equipment in the studio.

DevelopmentTools

  • Jetbrains IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate Edition

    A powerful IDE and code editor.

  • Reaper

    Utilized for mixing, sound design, audio editing, tracking, video editing, and podcast production.

  • Logic Pro

    Used for music composition, songwriting, sound design, and beat making.

  • Final Cut Pro

    Applied for video editing, visual FX, and scoring.