Gear
Here is everything I use, from what I make my videos with, to what I use to make music. Click on an image to see where you can buy the product.
Some links may be affiliate. Updated last: October 1, 2025
Desk Gear
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock – Connects all of my peripherals to my computer with one cable
Logitech MX Master 3S – Productivity mouse of choice
LG 27UL500-W – 4K External Monitor
Samsung T7 4TB SSD – Holds all of my sample libraries
Liquid Stands Keyboard Stand - This is what holds my digital piano under my sit-stand desk, so I can roll it out when I need it, and put it away when I don't
MUSIC PRODUCTION Gear
Casio Privia PX-135 – Digital piano/MIDI controller
Kali Audio LP-6 Monitors – Very affordable studio monitors with a decent sound stage
Audio Technica ATH-M50x – Studio headphones for reference
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 – My first audio interface
Monogram CC Audio Console – External MIDI controller
VIDEO PRODUCTION Gear
iPhone 13 – The best camera is the one you have with you
Amaran 100d S – Good quality simple light
Apurture Light Dome SE
Zoom H4N Pro Recorder – Field recorder
Amazon Basic Light Tripod – To hold up the light and softbox
Mac Apps
Logic Pro – My DAW of choice
Dorico Pro – Notation software of choice
Pro Tools – ...because I have to
Final Cut Pro – Video editing app I use
Notion – Project management app I use to organize everything
Affinity Photo – The photo editing app I use to make thumbnails and graphics
Affinity Publisher – The publishing app I use to package pieces for Twin Drummer Publishing
Sample Libraries
BBC Symphony Orchestra – My first overall orchestral library
ARO Symphonic Strings – My default symphonic string sound
Spitfire Chamber Strings – My default small string library
Spitfire Solo Strings – Go-to solo string library
ARO Percussion – My go-to percussion sounds. Love these libraries
Hammers – Processed drums library
Eric Whitacre Choir – Default choir library. A great one
Eric Whitacre Contrast – Auxiliary choir library, adds great color
ARO Symphonic Woodwinds – a2 woodwinds sound
Services
Setapp – App subscription where I get some of the utility apps I use on the daily
Squarespace – Web host for my various sites... including this one
ReelCrafter – Music presentation service I use for pro projects and embedded on this site
Backblaze – Cloud backup service for peace of mind
Film Scores
Back To The Future – Alan Silvestri
Batman – Danny Elfman
Elf – John Debney
How To Train Your Dragon – John Powell
Silverado – Bruce Broughton
Star Trek – Jerry Goldsmith