Before you go any further, you should know that having expensive, high-quality gear and even a multimillion recording facility is great for creating professional recordings, but it pales in comparison to how critical skills are for making a great mix or recording. In short, when you know what you are doing, it trumps any piece of gear you can fit into your home recording studio.

Fortunately, modern technology gives you the advantage of creating incredibly professional recordings without spending a lot of money on gear – and does so from the comfort of your own home – and here’s how to do it on a budget.