Can Minimalism Work for Musicians?

[@kostischaveles]

Yes minimalism works great at least for me ;) I have one tube amp , torpedo captor load box, UAFX Woodrow 55 emulator, 2 guitars, one bass and lately I bought a set of Roland e-drums. So practical setup and makes me focus on making music. Cheers!

[@tomdupreeiii]

Good stuff!

[@stateotronic7289]

Coming from poverty and spending years wishing I had some musical instruments and a studio to record in, I now love buying new gear, building up my studio and improving my music but also I try to get the most from what I own and buy wisely. And yes I have more than one cable that belongs in the bin but I just can't throw them away...

[@tomdupreeiii]

I totally get this. I think the trick is that you are buying wisely and not simply collecting for the sake of collecting.

[@djr_drums]

Minimalism has HELPED my band to be efficient as performers and songwriters.

[@tomdupreeiii]

That's what I like to hear!

[@RitaColacoNuminous]

What is the name of your band? I'd love to hear your songs!

[@KevRoweMusic]

“And I own only this one black shirt”

[@tomdupreeiii]

Haha! I mean, kind of.

[@Sigmaairav]

I have a pretty minimal setup. Just my laptop, my daw, my keyboard, and my yeti microphone, and my sony studio headphones. And I honestly usually end up only using the daw and headphones because I can produce any sound I need digitally and mix from within my daw. I use Acoustica Mixcraft as my DAW

[@tomdupreeiii]

I love to hear this!

[@tylertwisted7171]

Best video yet Tom!

[@tomdupreeiii]

Thanks dude! This one was a personal challenge to myself to make something more complex and story-driven. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tusharrawat8232]

Oh shit u can donate your microphones here bro really need. LOVE

[@RitaColacoNuminous]

I have a laptop, a microfone, a headset, a keyboard, 2 guitars, 2 amplifiers, 2 ukuleles and 1 clarinet that I don't even play, If I could go back I would only have 1 instrument, the laptop and the headset which has a microfone in it. But it's to late, now I don't wanna get rid of them, even though I love the idea of extreme minimalism. I guess I'm still minimalist though, but not enough.

[@tomdupreeiii]

One step at a time. I still have a lot to get rid of too. I think the first step is just having that desire to remove the excess.

[@nicxshaw]

1:24, put that cymball back right now! hahahaha

[@tomdupreeiii]

Haha ok ok!

[@SpectrumTheOriginator]

All my music gear is 7 years old. 2 speakers, a mic w/stand, interface and a computer. That's all I use.

[@tomdupreeiii]

That's what I like to hear!

[@Sadzilla]

Your studio and my studio are complete opposites. You’re super minimalist and clean while mine is cluttered with anime figures and arcade machines lmao I will say though doing this and cleaning out the ol’ closet will relieve a lot of stress and make creating a bit easier

[@tomdupreeiii]

Haha! Yeah I've seen the background in your videos. I love collectibles like that too, but it would overwhelm me. I just know myself. A little purging from time to time is a good thing, I think!

[@mohtmusic]

U need the basics to make the cake and then you need the topings of your liking. The Edge from u2 has his own and Steve Vai has his. Some S....T like that.

[@tomdupreeiii]

100% Thanks for the comment!

[@bjornark]

I want to be a minimalist, but I cant. I get distracted too easily.

[@tomdupreeiii]

Haha I feel that