We all do it. Part of studio culture seems to be fetishizing gear, but let’s level set for a second. Because aside from you and your instruments, the only thing in the entire studio that makes a sound is your monitors.
Every decision you make comes through that lens. When the rubber hits the road, it’s the sound of your monitors, the sound of your room, and how well you’ve learned to interpret those things that are going to help you make informed decisions about your music.