Here are the top five things that your home studio needs to have. Besides the software that you've chosen to use there are a few key elements that will really up the level of your production. First thing is your computer. The more powerful your computer is, the more RAM you have, the faster your hard drive is, the more you're going to be able to do. A lot of times people run into the problem of just not having a powerful enough computer to get the job done. Secondly, a MIDI controller. Not all MIDI controllers are created equal. They have different workflows, they have different configurations, picking the right MIDI controller that's going to work for you and help you to get into your workflow, get into your creative flow is really important. Going to your local music store and trying a bunch out or borrowing some from another person, figuring out what's right for you, buying that MIDI controller is going make a huge difference. The next piece would be an interface,