Music Equipment for Beginners | Musikhaus Korn

First you need one main instrument or main device and only the accessories required to use it. With a classical guitar, for example, the instrument and a tuner can be enough, whereas an electric guitar additionally requires an amplifier and cable.

The instrument should suit the music you prefer. Guitar and keyboard make it possible to play first chords and songs relatively quickly, a digital piano is useful for classical piano playing, electronic drums allow controlled practice, and wind or string instruments combine particularly well with structured lessons.

Yes, if the included components fit together and are actually needed. A set simplifies the choice of bag, cable, stand or amplifier. Buying individual components, on the other hand, provides more freedom for specific requirements.

Digital pianos, electronic drums, electric guitars with a headphone output as well as home-studio and DJ systems are particularly easy to use with headphones. Structure-borne noise and key or pad impact noise may still remain audible.

For many beginners, a computer, recording software, audio interface and headphones are sufficient. For vocals or acoustic instruments, add a suitable microphone, XLR cable, stand and, where appropriate, a pop filter.

A clear two-deck controller is generally sufficient for learning cueing, beatmatching, EQ, faders, loops and simple effects. It is also important to consider which DJ software and which computer or mobile device you want to use.

No. Suitable headphones can be sufficient for your first recordings. Studio monitors become more interesting once mixing, longer production sessions and evaluating sound in the room become more important.

As much as necessary and as little as possible. Buy a working core setup first. After a few weeks of practice, you will know much more clearly whether an additional effect, a second microphone or a larger PA would provide a real benefit.