My Setup
The exact tools in my stack
No hidden sponsorships without disclosure. These are the tools I actually use in my daily production and creator workflow — with honest ratings and real context.
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AI Music Production
The core AI tools powering my music workflow
Suno AI
Top PickMy #1 tool for fast AI track generation. Text-to-music with impressive quality and genre control. I use this daily.
- Fast generation
- Great genre variety
- Easy to iterate
ElevenLabs
Highly RatedAI voice and audio generation. Where I go for voiceover, vocal texture, and sound effects without booking a session for it.
- Voice synthesis
- Sound effects
- Fast turnaround
ACE Studio
RecommendedAI vocal synthesis for singing. Turns a MIDI line and lyrics into a real-sounding vocal take when there is no vocalist in the room.
- AI singing vocals
- MIDI + lyrics workflow
- Control over the take
DAW & Production
The traditional production toolkit that supports the AI workflow
Fender Studio Pro
Daily DriverMy main DAW for arranging, mixing, and post-processing AI stems. Everything I pull out of Suno ends up here to get finished properly.
- Perpetual license
- Strong stem workflow
- Where the AI tracks land
Splice
RecommendedBest sample subscription for royalty-free loops and sounds. Huge catalog, constantly updated.
- Massive sample library
- Rent-to-own plugins
- Easy browser
Output
RecommendedCreative plugins and sound design tools that make a track move. Good for adding texture when a mix feels flat and static.
- Creative FX plugins
- Sound design tools
- Fast to get ideas down
Native Instruments
RecommendedThe Kontakt and Komplete ecosystem — the instrument library most producers end up building on top of at some point.
- Kontakt instruments
- Komplete bundles
- Industry standard
Creator Workflow
The systems and tools behind consistent content creation
Notion
Top PickMy entire creator OS lives here. Content calendar, SOPs, project tracking, tool notes — everything.
- Extremely flexible
- Great templates ecosystem
- AI features built in
CapCut
RecommendedFast video editing for shorts, reels, and quick content. AI features make repurposing super fast.
- Fast & easy
- Good AI features
- Great for vertical video
Kit (ConvertKit)
RecommendedMy email platform for the newsletter and automation. Creator-focused with good automation tools.
- Creator-friendly UI
- Good automation
- Landing pages included
Studio Gear
The physical setup I use to record, produce, and stream
Maono PD500W
Top PickHybrid dynamic mic that runs USB-C straight into a laptop or XLR into an interface. Broadcast-style sound with onboard processing built in.
- USB-C + XLR hybrid
- Onboard processing
- Broadcast-style dynamic
PreSonus Quantum ES 4
RecommendedA 4x4 USB-C interface built for low-latency tracking. Pairs naturally with a Studio One workflow when you are recording into the DAW.
- 4-in / 4-out USB-C
- Low-latency monitoring
- Studio One workflow
OBSBOT Tail 2
RecommendedAI-powered PTZR camera that tracks you in 4K while you work. Built for live production and hands-free filming when nobody is running the camera.
- 4K AI tracking
- Pan / tilt / zoom / roll
- Live production ready
Spasciz Gear Galaxy
Full CollectionMy running gear list on zZounds — everything I actually use and recommend, kept in one place instead of scattered across links.
- The full collection
- Updated as gear changes
- Everything in one place
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