Studio Funding Campaign

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First of all: I know it's not a lot, but I donated $5 for the cause. I remember what it was like being young and no money for gear.

To answer your big question though, what do you currently own, and how much money are you realistically trying to save up for gear? I can help point you in the right direction after that.

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gluck breh

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lots of bitches

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actually, I meant to put 5700 but I guess I didnt see the mistake until it was too late- I did rough calculations of necessary stuff, and got around 5500 but realized Indiegogo cuts, so I put it higher, but I accidentally swapped the numbers for some reason. I might have just been tired. Kind of a dumb mistake to make.


@zajac, Thanks for that! It came to like, $4.55 after Indiegogo cut.
As much as NECESSARY for the gear. I currently only have a low grade computer that gets 100% cpu in FLS11 with basic necessary stuff, and that is it.

@kgz, spending the money on anything necessary legal-wise. FLS11, VSTs I currently use, non-royalty free sample packs, etc. Along with a new computer to handle what I'm making and plan on making, a new monitor since mine is looking bad right now, and everything else on recording equipment and instruments. I don't really know how to answer much, since I'm kinda having a hard time understanding what I need to get started. I really want to take my music "career" seriously.

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you're still quite young as a producer and while asking for donations is alright, I would suggest showing people you're capable of working with what you've got. (also dude you're 16 asking for 7500$ is really unreasonable haha)


lots of really good composers use these " dirty cracked versions of fl studio" and "vsts and shit" without the use of high end professional equipment. keyword: professional

if you eventually get a lot of recognition and see that people don't mind paying for your music, then I would start investing in some better hardware. as it stands people probably don't see much reason to donate to your cause because they know nothing of you or your music. build up a rep and give them a reason to.


good luck though.

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I don't even think I have 5700$ worth of equipment in my room if you don't count my pianos.

The entirety of my setup was purchased with $2000 max. Your biggest purchase should be a bad ass desktop computer. The rest of the shit doesn't matter if it doesn't run well. Aside from that it's a personal choice thing. I have a ton of pianobased equipment because I play piano. You might get a ton of analog stuff because that's where you lean more (I have no idea).

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don't worry about the cracked software thing popular hardstyle producer Headhunterz uses it too

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What would that all even come to?
I'm not good at making my own computer, I have no idea what headphones/speaker monitors are good at all, I'm inexperienced with the last 4 dashes, since I've never needed them until now. Suddenly things get complicated when I try to go pro.

I was looking at a specific set of VST effects I can't get by without.
As well as VSTs I can't live without. Believe me, I don't want to just get shit I won't use.

Steve Aoki got a huge dick-load of comments on his Sylenth1 crack, and he had to cover for it. Though I doubt I'd be dumb and make videos of how I made stuff, and the making of such, and zoom in on my cracked versions of everything.

It was meant to be 5700. But that typo tho...
I wouldn't have bothered with this Indiegogo thing if I had a job that payed enough for me to save up easily. But I don't know how long it'll take to find a job that I can save with, since (insert family drama causing money trouble). And I don't plan on RELYING on this. I may just take the campaign down and start a new one with a goal that fits exactly the amount I NEED, since I may have been thinking unrealistically with my calculations and what I may need.


I just need prices for things (and links I guess), and then a reasonable goal. I also need a desk for anything, since I'm working on a table with no room at all. My "Studio" is a fucking trainwreck. I just want to get it on track.

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I Suggest Buying Legitimate Versions Of Windows 7 For Every Laptop

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Do check this out.

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/r/buildapc, /r/buildapcforme, /r/audiophile etc.

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it will be a lot of work and you need to be willing to put in that work too

this is in no way trying to discourage you, but be ready to work a lot. it's a super long road and you need to be persistent and have a very open mind when it comes to composing.

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Aha, I know. I'm always getting discouraged by just looking at FL Studio. It's so menacing now that I'm trying to take it seriously. I've been getting past this slowly, and I'm trying to actually give 100% in all my tracks as of late. It's taken me 3 hours in one sitting to get a little less than a quarter done a track today. I have way too long to go on this though, so if anything, I'll have dedication.


Thanks! I was kinda hesitant to trust this since their other videos are either rants or just jokes. But it was actually a bit helpful.


Pretty useful, thanks.

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Focusrite 2i2 and Samson Resolve 6's to start out with on the sound side of things.

Wanna budget less? $100ish headphones such as Audio Technica M50

Computer will be the most expensive thing when starting out; software don't sweat it. I don't condone using torrents, but hey, pay for it when you DO have the money.

Not sure what your situation is with your family, but if you show a true passion for music all the while being able to be mature and prioritize what's important at your age, such as school, I don't see them not helping you out just as if you wanted to take band or orchestra in school.