What tools and gear does Gabrielle Nistico recommend for building a home studio?

Hi, I’m Gabrielle Nistico from . How can I help?

Based on the content you’ve seen from , there are a few core categories to focus on when building a starter home studio:

• A reliable computer (laptop or desktop)
• A solid entry-level XLR microphone and audio interface
• A good closed‑back pair of headphones (no gaming or Bluetooth)
• Recording/editing software (DAWs like Audacity, TwistedWave, Reaper, etc.)
• Acoustic treatment: DIY solutions (blankets, duvets, closets, foam, moving blankets) to deaden reflections

There is a whole “Studio Equipment – what to buy and when” meetup class, plus a “Gabby’s Gear” studio tour video that walks through what is used and why.

Are you starting totally from scratch, or do you already own any mic/interface gear?