Matt Tinkler is an electronic music specialist, audio engineer, sound designer and Ableton-certified trainer. He’s also a lecturer in AIM's Composition and Production department. In today’s episode, Matt gives budding producers and composers the answers to three of his most frequently asked questions.

PRODUCER FAQs:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 What gear do I need?
01:10 Which DAW should I use?
02:27 Do I need to know music theory?

Our Bachelor of Music (Composition & Production) course:
https://aim.edu.au/course/bachelor-of...

RECOMMENDED GEAR:

Headphones:
Audio Technica 80HM 50x OR
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/au...
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros
https://www.beyerdynamic.com.au/produ...

Audio Interface:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 OR
https://focusrite.com/en/usb-audio-in...
PreSonus Studio 24c
https://www.presonus.com/products/Stu...

Studio Monitors:
PreSonus Eris E4.5 OR
https://www.presonus.com/products/Eri...
KRK Classic 5
https://www.krkmusic.com/Classic

MIDI Keyboard/Controller:
Novation Launchkey Mini (keyboard) OR
https://novationmusic.com/en/keys/lau...
Novation Launchpad X (controller)
https://novationmusic.com/en/launch/l...

Microphone:
Rode NT2-A OR
https://rode.com/en/microphones/studi...
Audio Technica AT2050
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-au/...