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RIFF & RACK Music-Making Gear for Home Studios
Keys, interfaces, monitors, mics and guitars for making music at home.
Gear picks for beginners and home producers, from a first MIDI keyboard to a small studio. Prices are live at each retailer.
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- October 25, 2026last updated
Keys & MIDI
Play parts, trigger beats and learn piano.
Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 mk3
SweetwaterA 61-key MIDI controller with deep DAW integration.
Novation Launchkey 49 MK4
SweetwaterA MIDI keyboard built around Ableton Live workflows.
Akai Professional MPK Mini
AmazonThe tiny 25-key controller with drum pads seen on many desks.
Yamaha P-145 Digital Piano
SweetwaterAn 88-key weighted digital piano for learning and practice.
Audio interfaces
Get mics and guitars into your computer.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
SweetwaterA popular two-input interface for vocals and guitar.
Universal Audio Volt 276
SweetwaterAn interface with a built-in vintage-style compressor.
MOTU M2
SweetwaterA two-channel interface with clear level meters.
Audient iD4 MkII
SweetwaterA compact interface with a high-quality mic preamp.
Monitors & headphones
Hear what you are really mixing.
Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitors
SweetwaterFlat-sounding studio monitors for honest mixes.
KRK ROKIT 5 G4
SweetwaterStudio monitors with built-in EQ tools for your room.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
AmazonClosed-back studio headphones used for tracking and mixing.
Sony MDR-7506
AmazonLong-running studio headphones found in many studios.
beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO
SweetwaterComfortable closed-back headphones for long sessions.
Microphones
For vocals, guitars and voice-overs.
Shure SM57
SweetwaterThe classic dynamic mic for guitar amps and snare drums.
Audio-Technica AT2020
AmazonAn affordable condenser mic for vocals and voice-overs.
RODE NT1 5th Generation
B&HA quiet studio condenser with XLR and USB-C outputs.
Guitars, amps & extras
Six strings and the bits around them.
Fender Player II Stratocaster
SweetwaterThe updated Player Strat, a versatile electric guitar.
Yamaha FG800 Acoustic Guitar
AmazonA solid-top acoustic often suggested for beginners.
BOSS Katana-50 Gen 3 Amp
SweetwaterA practice and gig amp with many built-in effects.
Positive Grid Spark GO
AmazonA pocket smart guitar amp and Bluetooth speaker.
Snark SN-5 Clip-On Tuner
AmazonA cheap clip-on tuner that every guitarist needs.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Strings
AmazonThe string pack countless guitarists reach for.
How to shop smart
A few quick tips before you buy.
- Start with a simple setup: an interface, one mic, headphones and free software.
- Pick monitors by room size; small rooms usually suit 5-inch speakers.
- Check that your gear connects to your computer (USB-C, drivers, iPad support).
- Beginner guitars play better after a professional setup.
