My tech stack and additional gadgets
Hardware
MacBook Air (13-inch, 2021, 2.3 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD)
Switched from a 13" MacBook Pro 2017 which was clearly the worst machine I've ever bought from Apple. The M1 Air is absolutely the opposite: fast, lightweight and perfect for an everyday home computer.
Dell U3225WE
After 9 years with Dell U2715H I recently switched to widescreen for higher performance. I was never be a fan of using two monitors, but I also needed something higher than 27", but there are no Mac compatible, high PPI monitors on the market right now. But this one is 120Hz, has KVM and works perfectly with both Mac and PC.
Keychron K1 Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard
I jumped on the mechanic keyboard train after using Apple keyboards for a decade. It has shiny RGB lights which looks cool, but I barely turn them on and sadly the batteries aren't the best in the category. Although cleaning is a nightmare.
Logitech MX Master 3
I only looked away once from the Magic Mouse to try an MX Master, and absolutely loved it! It's more ergonomic and I just love the endless scrolling wheel.
Logitech c920 HD Pro
Great for HD conferences, but less ideal for YouTube content creation.
AirPods Pro
The first AirPods which fits in my ear. Very comfy, sounds nice and it's charging fast. I also have a Sony WH‑1000XM3, just in case I need some punchy bass.
Apple iPhone 12 - (PRODUCT)Red
I'm a loyal iPhone user since the 3GS.
On my desk
Autonomous SmartDesk 2 DIY standing frame
I'm not an avid user of standing desks, but it's good to have an option to switch postures. I have three heights set: sitting, standing, and "making music" which is somewhere in the middle. I skipped the top, because that's overpriced.
IKEA Övraryd table-top, bamboo, 150x78
It's originally a dining table-top from IKEA, but I drilled it to the Autonomous frame. I love desks with more depth, and having a decent space for all of my stuff.
Xiaomi Monitor Light bar
People had been talking about it in the office, and I finally gave it a go after a few months. Immediately dropped my desk lamp and saved more space. It's hard to find the best position on the top of the monitor when you also have a webcam, but the remote control is very cool.
Software
PHPStorm
The best IDE for PHP and web development: it has a client for everything from Git conflicts through Docker and databases. I'm intentionally using it with a light theme.
Music production
KRK Rokit 5 G4 White Noise
They're brilliant active monitor speakers with good enough bass for a small room. After two years I bought a standing desk clamp for both, now they're using less space on my desk and positioned to the same height where my ears are.
Ableton Live 10
A bit far from Fast Tracker 2 which I have grown up in my childhood. I've tried Logic and Fruity Loops, but nothing beats the layout and the possibilities with Live.
Akai APC40 mkII
Great for writing songs with loops, doing live acts and DJing. And it's also a perfect match for Ableton Live.
Akai MPK Mini mkII
Awesome little tool for producing music and playing with VSTis. Sometimes I miss more keys, but the fact it fits in your backpack is unbeatable.
EMU Xboard 25
It is my first and now legacy MIDI keyboard. I almost sold it, but the knobs and triggers do feel very real.
Blue Yeti
It's a good microphone, but not for podcasting as it records every tiny details in the background.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X
Wireless isn't good enough for mixing when you need instant feedback. However, be careful with the volume: it's really crisp and very loud! The only downside is that I have to replace the ear pads every two or three years.