Software I use, gear I love, and other things I recommend.
I get lots of comments on YouTube videos asking about my setup. Here’s a big list of all of my favorite gear and tools. Some are affiliate links, but I only recommend products I use and love.
Workstation
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14” MacBook Pro, M2 Pro, 32GB RAM (2023)
I was using an Intel-based 16” MacBook Pro prior to this and the difference is night and day. The M series is great!
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LG 4K UHD 27UD88-W 27" LED-Lit Monitor with USB Type-C
I'm not a huge connoisseur of monitors, but this one is great. It powers the laptop and has several USB-A ports for audio gear and my keyboard.
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CODE Keyboard from WASD Keyboards (Cherry MX Clear)
I like the 87-Key without the number pad because I feel like my hands stay centered a little better.
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Apple Magic Mouse
So good, I have two of them.
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UPLIFT Standing desk
I only stand about 10% of the time, but it's worth it for the days I do.
Development tools
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Cursor
As of Sept 2025, I'm using Cursor as my primary editor. I find myself switching often between Claude Code, Codex, and Q for my terminal based agents.
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Warp
Warp.dev is my terminal of choice. It’s fast, it’s got great autocompletion, and it feels clean. They rapidly ship AI features that I've started to rely on.
Video and Podcasting
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Sony a6400 Mirrorless DSLR Camera
I use this camera for all of my video work. It's a great camera for the price. I don't actually capture in 4K because the camera seems to overheat if I leave it on for more than an hour with the 4K setting on.
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Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone
I use this microphone for all of my audio work. It's a little pricey, but it's worth it.
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Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator
I use this to boost the signal from my microphone. Without it you might get some peaking in the audio.
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
I use this to connect my microphone to my computer via USB.
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Transistor.fm
I host podcasts on Transistor.fm. It's a great service and I highly recommend it.
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Descript
I use Descript to edit audio for podcasts and videos for YouTube. I also use it to share short clips instead of Loom.