igor_klemann's Studio Setup

Excellent value for money!

I bought this guitar as my first one in mid-2023 and was very satisfied overall. The biggest highlight is definitely the P90 pickups, which deliver a beautiful clean tone and a rich, pleasing distortion. However, one thing that really bothered me was the noise when using high gain — it becomes quite noticeable and can get in the way, especially if you enjoy heavier tones or high-drive settings. In some videos I’ve seen, this issue didn’t seem as present, so it might vary from unit to unit.

Overall, it’s still an excellent guitar, especially considering its very affordable price. I’d even say it’s one of the best options in its category and would recommend it to both beginners and more experienced players.

I bought this guitar in July 2025, second-hand, for only 200 reais (around $40 USD), because I needed a guitar with a humbucker to complement the clean tones of my P90 — and I was genuinely blown away by what I found.

This model hasn’t been produced in years; mine, for example, is over 12 years old. Back when it was sold, it was priced very cheaply, but that is by no means a reflection of its quality. On the contrary, it’s an incredibly surprising instrument. The pickups deliver a full, balanced tone that far exceeded my expectations. Its playing comfort is remarkable, and its tuning stability is unexpectedly solid.

My specific unit does have a few issues — the neck pickup sits a bit too high, and the G string tends to go out of tune when bending near the 12th fret — but I recognize these are just signs of age and neglect from the previous owner, and they’re easy fixes for a luthier.

Overall, this guitar has impressed me far more than I expected, and even though it can only be found second-hand nowadays, it’s worth every penny.

The Jazz III is a pick widely praised for its ease in playing solos and lead lines. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my leads using it. However, it doesn’t work very well for chords and rhythm parts at first — but once you get used to it, it actually becomes a great pick even for chords and rhythm playing.

The Cube Baby is a multi-FX unit that impresses with its very low price and promises amp simulation, modulation, delay, reverb, and an IR loader. It serves as my backup unit, and I have to say, despite the low cost, it delivers a lot.

Its amp simulations are basic, but with proper tone shaping, you can achieve some really good sounds. The modulation effects are simple, the delay is decent, and the reverb does its job well. But the true highlight of this unit is its IR loader, which can store up to 8 IRs. The factory IRs are okay but a bit plain; however, you can load your own, including high-quality IRs, which greatly increases the unit’s versatility.

Compared to other IR loader pedals, which are often more expensive, the Cube Baby offers more features at a lower price. Its footswitches are smooth and satisfying to press, though the unit does have some noise, which might be bothersome in certain situations.

Overall, it’s a multi-FX unit that provides excellent value for money and is especially recommended for beginners or anyone looking for a good IR loader without spending a fortune. It’s hard to find another unit with so many features at this price, and the flexibility to use high-quality IRs really makes a difference.

This interface is very affordable and offers a lot for its price. It has 2 input channels with individual gain controls and 4 different outputs for various uses.

The drawbacks are: It may produce a somewhat annoying hiss and It doesn’t have its own dedicated driver, requiring the use of a generic ASIO, which can result in higher latency.

Overall, it’s a great option for anyone looking for a basic, functional interface without spending too much.

This is an entry-level Casio keyboard with many functions and a wide range of sounds. Some of them are very good, while others sound weak and artificial. However, it can also be used as a MIDI controller, and since that’s how I use it, I must say it performs very well in this role. It’s responsive, comfortable to play, and provides a great experience for its purpose.

This guitar belonged to my father and was where I first started playing music. It’s a simple beginner model, but very well made. It plays smoothly, feels light and comfortable to hold. Its volume is a bit low, and while the tone is pleasant, you can tell it’s an entry-level instrument. Even so, it’s a great guitar for anyone just starting out.

This is my first amplifier, the Borne Vorax 630, and it’s quite basic, featuring Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Volume knobs. In Clean mode, it produces a pleasant and clear sound. However, when switching to Distortion, the tone leaves something to be desired. Despite that, I use it to connect instruments for live performances, and it serves this purpose well, providing convenience and a clean enough sound for playing on stage.

I use this laptop to run plugins for both guitar and keyboard. Everything goes through Reaper, and my main plugins are Bias FX2 and Guitar Rig 7 for guitar, and Spitfire LABS for keyboard. It comes with a Ryzen 7 5700U, a very powerful processor that handles all tasks effortlessly.

Originally, the laptop had 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and Linux. I made some upgrades: increased the RAM to 24GB, added an extra 1TB SSD, totaling 1.2TB of storage, and switched the operating system to Windows 11. With these upgrades, its performance has become even more robust and reliable for music production.