Gear I Use
Honest takes on the keyboards, apps, and audio gear I've actually bought and used on my piano journey. Affiliate links help support the channel — at no extra cost to you.
Keyboards
Alesis Recital Pro
₹34,999My main piano — 88 hammer-action weighted keys that feel surprisingly close to an acoustic. A fantastic entry point for serious learners.
Pros
- + 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys
- + Built-in speakers
- + 12 premium voices
- + Headphone output for silent practice
Cons
- − No Bluetooth MIDI
- − Built-in sounds are basic beyond the core voices
Audio
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)
₹17,999The audio interface I use for all my recordings. Two ultra-clean preamps, plug-and-play USB-C, and the Air mode adds a beautiful presence to piano.
Pros
- + 2 high-quality preamps
- + Plug-and-play USB-C
- + Air mode for extra clarity
- + Works on Mac, Windows & iPad
Cons
- − No MIDI I/O
- − Bus-powered only (no DC option)
JBL 306P MkII Studio Monitors (Pair)
₹29,999My reference monitors for mixing and playback. Flat, accurate sound with a wide sweet spot — a huge step up from headphone-only mixing.
Pros
- + Accurate flat response
- + Wide stereo sweet spot
- + Built-in Class-D amp
- + Boundary EQ for room correction
Cons
- − Need proper acoustic treatment to shine
- − Large footprint for a small desk
Apps
Ableton Live 12
₹8,499My DAW of choice for composing and producing. The Session View is unlike anything else — perfect for building ideas quickly at the piano.
Pros
- + Session View is perfect for live improvisation
- + Best MIDI editing workflow
- + Huge ecosystem of plugins & packs
- + Push integration
Cons
- − Steep learning curve
- − Suite version gets expensive
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