Alecaddd | Designer Developer Dreamer

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“What is that **insert-whatever-you-want-here** you’re using?”

This is probably the number 1 question I get on every tutorial, video, or social update I do. So, instead of repeating the same answer over and over again, I decided to write this list of all the stuff I use daily.

The following list covers absolutely everything, from software to hardware, from coffee brand to favorite headphones. If you think something is missing, please, leave a comment below and I will update the list.

Software

Operating System

For my day job, as Lead Developer at Ritual Music, I use MacOS.

At home, I use Linux for software development, elementary OS is my distro of choice.

Code Editor

My current favorite code editor is Sublime Text 3, but I’m having a lot of fun recently with Microsoft Visual Studio Code. During the WordPress 101 series, and the initial part of the Sunset Series, I was using Panic Coda, but with lack of updates and customization, I switched to Sublime.

Currently, I don’t have the need to use any IDE.

Terminal

As a terminal, I use the default elementary OS Termina with ZSH and Oh My Zsh extension. I did a video on how to setup everything on Linux and the advantages of this configuration.

SQL Client

Since I use Linux, and a good SQL client was missing, I decided to create one of my own, Sequeler. Give it a try and feel free to write an issue report if you think something is missing or you find a bug.

UI/UX Design

For work, I’m currently jumping between Sketch for UI design, and Affinity Designer for everything else, like banners, icons, thumbnails, etc.

On Linux, I use Gravit Designer for UI and UX mock-ups, Inkscape for icon design, GIMP for quick photo retouching, and Darktable for photo editing

Audio Recording/Editing

Presonus Studio One 3 is my favorite DAW right now. For quick and easy recording sessions, I use Open Broad Caster.

Video Recording/Editing

DaVinci Resolve is my current video editor. For recording sessions, tutorials, screencast, and Live Streaming, I use Open BroadCaster.

Digital Painting

I know I rarely do any Digital Painting on my Channel, but when I do, I like to use Krita and Clip Studio Paint (former Manga Studio).

Hardware

Computer

This is a bit crazy, but I actually work on 4 different computers, based on what I’m currently doing. So, let me list those properly based on the type of usage:

  • 2015 MacBook Pro: Day job at Ritual Music
  • System76 Gazelle: Linux and personal software development
  • Custom HTPC: Tutorials, Video Editing, Linux app development, and gaming via Steam

Video Recording

  • Canon G7X PowerShot MKII for Vlogs or outdoor video recording
  • Canon Rebel T6i for indoor video recording
  • Canon 50mm lens for portraits and close-ups
  • Polaroid tripod
  • Logitech HD Pro WebCam C920
  • Proxelle Softbox Studio lights

Audio Recording

  • Audio Technica AT2020
  • Blue Yeti black USB Microphone
  • Takstar Shotgun microphone for Canon
  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio card
  • Audio Technica ATH-M50x
  • Neewer Boom desk mic stand

Digital Painting

  • Wacom Intuos Pen and Touch tablet
  • Wacom Cintiq 13HD Tablet Monitor

Instruments

I have so many guitars that listing them would be a bit ridiculous, so let’s just say that my Fender Stratocaster is currently my favorite one. For speakers, I use the M-Audio since 2005 and I never had a single issue with them.

Extra

Ikea desk and chair are a must have, super cheap and easy to find. I can’t go on my day without a solid cup of Lavazza Espresso made with the DeLonghi Espresso machine.

Well, I guess it’s pretty much it, as usual, if you have any questions or you think I missed something, let me know in the comment section and I will update the list.

Cheers

Posted on November 2, 2017January 30, 2019
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