In this Q&A livestream, I’m answering a stack of viewer comments and questions pulled from across the channel—mostly the stuff that comes up over and over when you’re building a home studio for the first time. I talk about registering used audio interfaces (and why “freebies” like bundled software can be a headache when you buy second-hand), plus some practical troubleshooting for the Scarlett 2i2—like direct monitoring, stereo linking, and making sure your Mac/Windows audio settings are actually pointed at the interface. We also get into real-world connection problems: how to hook up basic computer speakers to an interface (spoiler: you’ll likely need a 3.5mm-to-dual-1/4" Y cable), and why balanced connections matter if you’re serious about mixing. On the recording side, I clear up Studio One’s “audio vs instrument” track confusion, explain what I mean when I say “DI,” and break down guitar signal flow (guitar first—always). I also share my take on mic’ing amps vs going digital, and why I still enjoy the analog process even though modeling is absolutely legit in 2025.