While prices can easily start to add up as you build out even the most basic studio, there are ways to economize. Even so, in talking to a number of artists and producers from across the musical spectrum, we’ve narrowed things down to give budget-conscious novices some guidance. Though it can be hard to know where to begin, the good news is that there is no one right answer. Home recording studio equipment options are plentiful, and prices are a fraction of what they once were: A basic bedroom setup, even when working on a tight budget, can yield the kind of results that would have required booking time in a professional studio not so long ago. For aspiring artists interested in making music on their own, there has never been a better time to get started.
