Hardware:

• Apple M1 Max with 10-core CPU, 24-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
• 32GB unified memory
• 512GB SSD storage
• Front: Two USB-C ports, one SDXC card slot
• Back: Four Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, one HDMI port, one 10Gb Ethernet port, one 3.5 mm headphone jack

Software:

• Audio Recording/Editing
  • Logic Pro X
  • Ableton Live
  • Pro Tools
  • Adobe Audition
• Video Editing & Effects
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
• Image Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Lightroom
• Additional Software
  • Photos, iMovie, GarageBand
  • Pages, Numbers, Keynote

Akai MPK Mini MK3 Keyboard Controller

Specifications:

• Keyboard
  • Number of keys: 25
  • Action: Piano
  • Key size: Mini
  • Velocity sensitive: Yes
•  Connectivity
  • MIDI: Yes
  • USB: Yes
  • Pedal inputs: Yes
• Controls
  • Pads: 8
  • Pitch bend/Modulation: Both
  • DAW transport: Yes
• Onboard Features
  • Display: OLED
  • Bundled Software: MPC Beats
  • Arpeggiator: Yes

Alesis Turbo Mesh Kit

Features

• Mesh drum heads for a quiet yet natural response
• 8" snare pad, three 8" tom pads, three 10" cymbals: hi-hat, crash and ride; kick pedal & hi-hat pedal
• Aluminum rack—super solid for stability and flexibility
• Connection cables, drum sticks, drum key and power supply included
• Includes the Turbo Electronic Drum Module
• 10 ready-to-play classic and modern kits—120 sounds
• 30 built-in play-along tracks, built-in coach and metronome features
• CD/MP3 AUX input to play along with your own songs
• USB/MIDI connection for virtual instruments and recording software
• Stereo line outputs and headphone output

Tascam Model 12 All-In-One Production Mixer

A compact mixer with 1-knob compressor and 3-band EQ on all input channels, dual headphone outputs, TASCAM FX, and direct recording of all 12 tracks to SD card.

TASCAM’s Model 12 is designed for music creators, songwriters, podcasters and performers. The Model 12 mixer includes all of the tools you need to create and perform or broadcast at your best. With eight mic preamps, onboard effects and compression, and the ability to record each track directly to an SD card, there's plenty of reasons why TASCAM's midsize mixer is an excellent choice.

TASCAM Model 12 inputs and outputs
The Model 12 features eight Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps that offer high-grade sound. Plus, EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) of -128dB ensures low-noise. Hi-Z line level inputs are also included on all channels for direct input of instruments. Two of the channels can handle stereo inputs and there's a dedicated stereo input for a mobile device, bring the total number of inputs up to 12. Bluetooth streaming can be assigned to tracks 9/10 or directly to the mains.

Audio outputs on the Model 12 include main out, sub out, two aux outs, and two top-mounted headphone outputs. There's also a handy click track output with tap tempo, MIDI I/O, inserts for effects on channels one and two, and a footswitch jack.

Onboard sound shaping
Each channel on the Model 12 mixer has a 3-band EQ with mid-frequency adjustment, 1-knob compression and effects send. The master section has a 3-band EQ with mid-frequency adjustment and an effects section with 16 reverb presets assignable to any of the outputs.

Multi-track recording
The Model 12’s internal 12-track recorder records WAV files (up to 24-bit/48 kHz) directly to an SD card with 10-track playback. Supporting metronome, punch-in/out and overdubbing functions, the internal recorder also allows WAV files to be imported directly into a DAW for further production.

USB audio interface and DAW control
Easily connect to your computer with the Model 12’s onboard USB Type-C connector. This allows for playback and recording. Get hands-on control of most major DAWs — including external DAW control of faders, mutes, pans, solos, play, record, stop, etc. — using HUI/MCU protocol emulation.

Features

• 8 XLR mic inputs (with +48V support)/10 TRS line inputs, 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo input and Bluetooth 5.0 input
• 1-knob compressor and 3-band EQ on all input modules
• Equipped with 60 mm faders
• Selectable PFL/AFL modes and in-place solo (SIP)
• Stereo output to MAIN L-R and SUB L-R, monaural send to AUX1 and AUX2
• Dual headphone outputs with individual volume and source selection
• TASCAM FX equipped
• Recording function with punch in/out support allows direct SD card 12-track recording/10-track playback
• 12-in/10-out USB audio interface function (USB Type-C connector)
• Built-in metronome function
• Bluetooth 5.0 input with AAC and SBC codec support
• Equipped with MIDI IN/OUT connectors, USB-MIDI interface function, and MTC output/MIDI clock output with SPP support
• Supports simple DAW control (HUI/MCU protocol emulation)
• Click output with TAP TEMPO support
• Smartphone input with minus one function

The RODECaster Pro operates as a standalone unit, recording your finished podcast direct to a microSD card (must provide your own Micro SD Card for recording). The RØDECaster Pro can also connect to your computer as a USB audio interface, so you can record your podcast to your favorite recording software, or stream live. With the 1.1.0 software version, you will also be able to record in multi-channel mode, allowing you to separately record each of the sources to its own track for later post-production.

Features

• Connects up to four mics with high-quality audio
• Records 24-bit/48kHz audio directly to microSD card or computer via USB
• Sound effects and jingles
• Record audio direct to the programmable pads
• Selectable colors for pad illumination
• Broadcast-quality phone calls
• Class A Servo-biased preamps
• APHEX onboard
• Operates as a standalone unit
• Connects to your computer as a USB audio interface
• Record to your favorite software or stream live

KRK ROKIT 5 G4 5" Powered Studio Monitor speakers

Features

• Professional-grade 5“ (bi-amp) studio monitor speakers
• 5” matching woofer and 1” tweeter made with Kevlar
• Built-in efficient Class-D power amp
• Proprietary speaker drivers built in-house from the ground up
• Onboard LCD visual DSP-driven EQ
• 25 visual graphic EQ settings for different environments
• KRK App with room correction tools
• Scientifically designed high-quality/low resonance speaker enclosure
• High-density acoustic Iso-foam pads for improved clarity
• Newly designed Brickwall Limiter automatically engages at maximum amp level
• Wide, deep and dynamic listening “sweet-spot” with incredible imaging
• 3D soundstage creates incredible realism and depth in your mix (width, depth and height)
• Optimized high-frequency wave guide
• Optional replacement faceplates with protective metal grilles
• Incredibly versatile speaker system—great for creating music in different environments
• Great for all functions of music creation from production to mixing to mastering
• Front-firing port with optimized low-frequency tuning alignment for the best possible transient response and extension

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