Advances in digital media have dramatically changed not only in the way we consume music, but also the way we create it. First came Napster, which opened up file-sharing to the masses. Now, through services like iTunes and Spotify, we have more music at our fingertips than ever before.
A lot of the music on those services is made by people like you, often created without ever having to leave the house. From recording to distribution, it is now easier than ever before to create high-quality music and get it heard by others.
In this spirit, we asked you to show us how tech is changing the way you make music. The responses we received showed a variety of set-ups, featuring keyboards, laptops, pedals and other gear. We saw an impressive range of displays, from compact desktops to fully developed home studios.
We chose 10 winners and asked them to tell us about their arrangements. These 10 musicians will be receiving Skullcandy Aviator headphones that feature the Mashable logo, as well as a matching iPhone case. Check out the winning entries below.
Marius has updated his tech music setup as he has had changing music responsibilities. He is currently using a Korg & Akai Midi controller for software samplers and synthesizers.
He also relies heavily on various iPad music apps, including Animoog, NodeBeat HD, iDensity and Alchemy, just to name a few. Marius said he often feels like he is making music from the future with the seamless integration of his gadgets.
Sean's music setup includes an array of components that took about six months to build. Some of the bigger components include a 21-inch touchscreen flexible arm display for a visual mixer and six additional monitors connected to one computer.
His main computer is housed in a custom whisper case, allowing cold air in and hot air out, which leaves the the studio silent. It includes two three-GHz Quad Core Xeon Processors, 12 gigs of RAM, with three terabytes of storage.
Sean uses all this equipment to produce professional quality sound. He even has a variety of instruments in the studio, including a didgeridoo.
Aalics uses his bass along with multiple pedalboards, a Phil Jones Bass Buddy and Trace Elliot bass amp, and a keyboard to produce his personal music. He has every component running through his laptop, giving him control over what is running at any specific time.
Ryan's an aspiring hip-hop artist and recording engineer who uses his MacBook Pro with ProTools 10, Logic & Reason with multiple plugins.
He also has two Yamaha HS80M monitors, KRK-V4 speakers and Beyerdynamic headphones.
To record and create his own music, he uses a GT55 microphone, Eureka EQ/Compressor pre-amp, Akai MPC2000XL midi production center, and an iPad 2 with many music production apps.
Keith's setup includes Serato for a club DJ, but he has also been using music creation software that takes in vinyl as well as FX from various apps on his tablet.
Keith adds a fresh, natural mix of sounds into his music with his bass, flute, piccolo and fiddle.
Andrew's setup includes a 13-inch MacBook, running Traktor Pro 2, M-Audio Xponent digital mixer, Numark Red Wave headphones and an iPad running TouchOSC to control samples and effects.
His setup lets him work on mixes and experiment with new sounds, all while running everything through one computer.
Matthew is running a 13-inch MacBook Pro with an HP 21-inch HD secondary monitor. He uses Native Instrument's Traktor control S4, X1, Mashine and Audio DJ 8 to produce his own music on his own schedule.
Patrick uses his music setup for production and mixing, both for commercial and personal music. His setup consists of a Mackie MCU Pro, JBL LSR6300 series surround sound system and Focusrite Audio LiquidMix. Plus, acoustic foam lines the walls of the room.
Bryan uses his 17-inch MacBook Pro, on which he runs Tracktor Pro 2 DJ software. He also uses an M-Audio Exponent to mix and control sounds, as well as an Evolution X-session and Akai MPK Mini. This is also pumped out through a Roland CM-30 CUBE Monitor. He's also mounted a Micro Galaxian Laser onto a mannequin's leg.
Greg's setup includes a MacBook Pro, which runs Pro Tools LE and Logic Pro, powered by an Avid Mbox Pro. He uses his Yamaha digital keyboard as well as his guitar to produce authentic acoustic rock.
Marius has updated his tech music setup as he has had changing music responsibilities. He is currently using a Korg & Akai Midi controller for software samplers and synthesizers.
He also relies heavily on various iPad music apps, including Animoog, NodeBeat HD, iDensity and Alchemy, just to name a few. Marius said he often feels like he is making music from the future with the seamless integration of his gadgets.
Sean's music setup includes an array of components that took about six months to build. Some of the bigger components include a 21-inch touchscreen flexible arm display for a visual mixer and six additional monitors connected to one computer.
His main computer is housed in a custom whisper case, allowing cold air in and hot air out, which leaves the the studio silent. It includes two three-GHz Quad Core Xeon Processors, 12 gigs of RAM, with three terabytes of storage.
Sean uses all this equipment to produce professional quality sound. He even has a variety of instruments in the studio, including a didgeridoo.
Aalics uses his bass along with multiple pedalboards, a Phil Jones Bass Buddy and Trace Elliot bass amp, and a keyboard to produce his personal music. He has every component running through his laptop, giving him control over what is running at any specific time.
Ryan's an aspiring hip-hop artist and recording engineer who uses his MacBook Pro with ProTools 10, Logic & Reason with multiple plugins.
He also has two Yamaha HS80M monitors, KRK-V4 speakers and Beyerdynamic headphones.
To record and create his own music, he uses a GT55 microphone, Eureka EQ/Compressor pre-amp, Akai MPC2000XL midi production center, and an iPad 2 with many music production apps.
Keith's setup includes Serato for a club DJ, but he has also been using music creation software that takes in vinyl as well as FX from various apps on his tablet.
Keith adds a fresh, natural mix of sounds into his music with his bass, flute, piccolo and fiddle.
Andrew's setup includes a 13-inch MacBook, running Traktor Pro 2, M-Audio Xponent digital mixer, Numark Red Wave headphones and an iPad running TouchOSC to control samples and effects.
His setup lets him work on mixes and experiment with new sounds, all while running everything through one computer.
Matthew is running a 13-inch MacBook Pro with an HP 21-inch HD secondary monitor. He uses Native Instrument's Traktor control S4, X1, Mashine and Audio DJ 8 to produce his own music on his own schedule.
Patrick uses his music setup for production and mixing, both for commercial and personal music. His setup consists of a Mackie MCU Pro, JBL LSR6300 series surround sound system and Focusrite Audio LiquidMix. Plus, acoustic foam lines the walls of the room.
Bryan uses his 17-inch MacBook Pro, on which he runs Tracktor Pro 2 DJ software. He also uses an M-Audio Exponent to mix and control sounds, as well as an Evolution X-session and Akai MPK Mini. This is also pumped out through a Roland CM-30 CUBE Monitor. He's also mounted a Micro Galaxian Laser onto a mannequin's leg.
Greg's setup includes a MacBook Pro, which runs Pro Tools LE and Logic Pro, powered by an Avid Mbox Pro. He uses his Yamaha digital keyboard as well as his guitar to produce authentic acoustic rock.
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