Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Check out the 10 tools below and let me know in the comments if you have any you'd recommend!
Metronome: musicca.com/metronome
Free sound library: freesound.org
Tuner: theonlinemetronome.com/instrument-tuner
Creative writing/production prompts: exercises.andrewhuang.com
Reverse chord identifier: scales-chords.com
Online piano: recursivearts.com/virtual-piano
Note frequency chart: muted.io/note-frequencies
Interactive music-making and sound design tutorials: learningmusic.ableton.com
Generate inspiration when you're stuck: tips.andrewhuang.com
Subscribe: bit.ly/subAndrewHuang
If you're new here: andrewhuang.com/about
My plugin: babyaud.io/transit
My book: andrewhuang.com/book
My online course: studio.com/andrew
Support my work on Patreon and get some bonuses:
patreon.com/andrewhuang
Join my Discord:
discord.gg/Fu8zwbFQAa
★ Socials ★
Instagram instagram.com/andrewismusic
TikTok vm.tiktok.com/weEbNK
Facebook facebook.com/andrewismusic
★ Stream My Music ★
Spotify spoti.fi/2pF0qRB
Apple music.apple.com/us/artist/andrew-huang/130057628
Bandcamp bit.ly/2oRWCby
Tidal tidal.com/browse/artist/4956795
★ Software & Equipment ★
Disclosure: Most of these are affiliate links - if you buy anything through them (even if it's not the linked item) I'll receive a small percentage, which helps support my channel.
My most used plugins pluginboutique.com/articles/2066-Spotlight-on-Andrew-Huang-Plus-His-Recommended-Plugins-from-Plugin-Boutique?a_aid=627b76c3d6dc5
My music software ableton.com/shop/live/?affiliate=TlTs9eL4
Small audio interface amzn.to/2H7x4mx
Big audio interface perfectcircuit.com/ua-apollo-x8p-heritage.html?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=241038&clickId=4977028111
Modular pntrac.com/t/TUJGR0tHS0JHSUZFSE1CR0hMRUZL
Headphones - lots of hype amzn.to/2JmTmDK
Headphones - low latency wireless https://fas.st/t/2JhrAk9k
Headphones - super pro omg amzn.to/2VOcmjz
How I learned synthesis nativeinstruments.sjv.io/c/6444742/3030282/29910
Main camera amzn.to/3FngomP
2nd camera amzn.to/2aHkv35
I use Distrokid to get my music on streaming platforms - get 7% off your first year here: distrokid.com/vip/huang
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:17 Pick 1
1:04 Pick 2
1:57 Pick 3
2:40 Pick 4
3:02 Pick 5
3:53 Pick 6
5:36 Pick 7
6:00 Picks 8 & 9
7:41 Pick 10
Check out the 10 tools below and let me know in the comments if you have any you'd recommend!
Metronome: musicca.com/metronome
Free sound library: freesound.org
Tuner: theonlinemetronome.com/instrument-tuner
Creative writing/production prompts: exercises.andrewhuang.com
Reverse chord identifier: scales-chords.com
Online piano: recursivearts.com/virtual-piano
Note frequency chart: muted.io/note-frequencies
Interactive music-making and sound design tutorials: learningmusic.ableton.com
Generate inspiration when you're stuck: tips.andrewhuang.com
Subscribe: bit.ly/subAndrewHuang
If you're new here: andrewhuang.com/about
My plugin: babyaud.io/transit
My book: andrewhuang.com/book
My online course: studio.com/andrew
Support my work on Patreon and get some bonuses:
patreon.com/andrewhuang
Join my Discord:
discord.gg/Fu8zwbFQAa
★ Socials ★
Instagram instagram.com/andrewismusic
TikTok vm.tiktok.com/weEbNK
Facebook facebook.com/andrewismusic
★ Stream My Music ★
Spotify spoti.fi/2pF0qRB
Apple music.apple.com/us/artist/andrew-huang/130057628
Bandcamp bit.ly/2oRWCby
Tidal tidal.com/browse/artist/4956795
★ Software & Equipment ★
Disclosure: Most of these are affiliate links - if you buy anything through them (even if it's not the linked item) I'll receive a small percentage, which helps support my channel.
My most used plugins pluginboutique.com/articles/2066-Spotlight-on-Andrew-Huang-Plus-His-Recommended-Plugins-from-Plugin-Boutique?a_aid=627b76c3d6dc5
My music software ableton.com/shop/live/?affiliate=TlTs9eL4
Small audio interface amzn.to/2H7x4mx
Big audio interface perfectcircuit.com/ua-apollo-x8p-heritage.html?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=241038&clickId=4977028111
Modular pntrac.com/t/TUJGR0tHS0JHSUZFSE1CR0hMRUZL
Headphones - lots of hype amzn.to/2JmTmDK
Headphones - low latency wireless https://fas.st/t/2JhrAk9k
Headphones - super pro omg amzn.to/2VOcmjz
How I learned synthesis nativeinstruments.sjv.io/c/6444742/3030282/29910
Main camera amzn.to/3FngomP
2nd camera amzn.to/2aHkv35
I use Distrokid to get my music on streaming platforms - get 7% off your first year here: distrokid.com/vip/huang
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:17 Pick 1
1:04 Pick 2
1:57 Pick 3
2:40 Pick 4
3:02 Pick 5
3:53 Pick 6
5:36 Pick 7
6:00 Picks 8 & 9
7:41 Pick 10
