If you are wondering what I use to make music, I only use Ableton Live 9 and Serum. Yes, that's it.
I believe I am living proof that you don't need to spend over $10 000 dollars to create decent music. If you love what you do, if you persist and persevere no matter what happens, if not only you have faith in yourself but work hard to accomplish your goal, you can overcome any obstacle.
Even though you don't need a ton of money to create good music, ideas and quality, are indeed limited by budget and what you have to work with. Please consider supporting me on Patron at only $1 donations. 100% of donations go to buying VSTs. Thank you all for your support on Newgrounds and hopefully on other platforms. ;)
Support me on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/Clockbeat
Troisnyx
Welcome, fellow proof that you don't need to spend very much to create decent music. I am much like that too; every VST I use has been free and I predominantly use SF2s.
ClockbeatAdelony87
WOW! Your music is amazing! It's hard to believe you don't even use a single paid VST. :O