In this video I am ranking music studio upgrades and gear from best to worst in a tier list. Most of us eventually have the basic gear needed to make music or mix, but choosing upgrades can get expensive and lead to a lot of regret. I want to share which music studio gear and software upgrades I think are worth it in as many categories as possible. My new plugins (Bundle is 51% OFF):
https://inthemix.store/products/plugin-bundle https://youtu.be/EpzQe8f6FfA?si=S7rfpicJ1-h8hyqP All the gear/software in this video: 0:00 – Tier List explained
0:48 – Acoustic Foam
1:10 – Subwoofers
1:45 – Monitor Desk Stands
2:25 – Microphone Isolation Shields
3:30 – Acoustic Panels
4:15 – Acoustic Ceiling Panels
4:45 – Expensive Audio Interfaces
5:28 – Analog Mixing Gear
6:18 – Studio Monitor Floor Stands
7:10 – "Cloud lifter" style preamps
8:15 – Computer upgrades
9:15 – Premium Mixing Headphones
10:00 – Multiple Pairs of Monitors
10:26 – Dedicated Headphone Amp
10:57 – Premium Midi Keyboards
11:45 – Room/Monitor Correction Software
12:25 – Acoustic Shun Mook Disks
12:38 – Bass Traps
13:33 – 3rd Party Plugins
14:45 – DAW Controllers/Mixers
15:35 – Audiophile Cables
16:25 – Outboard Mastering Gear
16:50 – Preamps do not sound the same
17:15 – Better Studio Monitors
17:50 – Power conditioners
18:10 – Analog/Digital Synths
19:10 – Legacy/Boutique Microphones (U67/C800/U87 etc)
19:55 – Plants and Trees
20:30 – Did you enjoy this? #musicproduction #mixing #homestudio Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y13iJrMQBuI
Ranking Every Music Studio Upgrade – Best To Worst Tier List
by Danny - Site Admin // in Vocal Recording
November 7, 2026


