Arturia Minilab MKII ( 10990 Rupees on Amazon )
Arturia is known for manufacturing the best keys . Great feeling keys with accurate pressure response
If you care the most about the playing experience , then the Minilab MKII is your choice .
The keyboard comes with Ableton Live Lite and Analog Lab Lite , which consists of some of the best vintage synth packs from the award-winning Arturia V collection .
Minilab MKII consists of 8 drum pads . However , they ’ re smaller than the Mini MK3 .
Slightly larger than the Akai MPK Mini MK3 and less travel friendly
Reference Monitors MIDI Keyboards are basically devices that send signals to your DAW to play certain notes . It Reference Monitors are stereo speakers that are used to mix and review your music . They are regarded as a better option for mixing than headphones because they ’ re a better judge of how your mix is going to sound in cars , clubs , home theater systems , etc .
Mackie CR3-X ( 3 inch speakers ) ( 8999 Rupees on Amazon )
Great for a very low budget
Overall , these sound pretty decent , with a very neutral sound , however , slightly muddy across all frequencies .
The bass can be boomy instead of crisp and punchy sometimes .
Crisp enough with their output and will provide you with a seamless mixing experience .
Very small form factor
Decent plastic build that will last you a long time , if handled properly .
PreSonus Eris 3.5 ( 3.5 inch speakers ) ( 11990 Rupees on Amazon )
PreSonus Eris 3.5s deliver accuracy and clarity like none other in the price range .
The bass , mids and highs are equally emphasized , and sound extremely clear .
Definitely separate themselves from the CR3-Xs with their sound .
It is recommended that you spend a bit more to get your hands on this amazing pair of speakers .
Sheer quality packed into a compact and sturdy form factor , so space and durability issues should not be a concern for you .
Alesis Elevate 5 MKII ( 5 inch speakers ) ( 12543 Rupees on Amazon )
The Elevate 5 MKIIs are the largest speakers in this list
Will occupy a decent amount of space in your home studio
Sound full , with noticeable , punchy bass that never overpowers the mids and the highs .
The middle and higher frequencies are given the attention they deserve , which makes them great for reference and mixing purposes .
Great for casual listening as well .
Solid hard plastic form factor that will definitely last you a long time .
Digital Audio Workstation ( DAW ) A Digital Audio Workstation is basically a software where you can record , edit , and produce audio files . You ’ ll need a DAW , and learn how to operate it if you ’ re producing music . Here are some well-known DAWs with relatively simple interfaces for beginners .
Reaper ( 4400 Rupees )
Unlike the other DAWs in the list , this one offers full functionality right out of the gate for just $ 60 , which is a fraction of the price you pay to unlock all features in other DAWs .
One of the most intuitive and smooth DAWs out there in the market .
Not as popular as FL Studio and Ableton , but has carved a niche for itself .
FL Studio - Fruity Edition ( 7350 Rupees )
This is the base price for Image-Line ’ s industry leading Digital Audio Workstation .
FL Studio is known for its simple and convenient User Interface .
This entry-level edition , however , has limited functionality .
This edition does not allow you to record or use audio clips in your production process .
Limited to electronic music and beat production .
Ableton Live Intro ( 7350 Rupees )
This is the starter price of the renowned DAW Ableton Live .
Unlike FL Studio - Fruity Edition , Ableton Live Intro allows you to record and edit audio clips .
Limits your MIDI and audio tracks to 16 per project , which is enough for beginners .
Access to just 4 instruments and 21 audio effects .
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