Gaya Kessler Uses

This page lists the tools I use to do my job. Based on examples by other people doing the same over at uses.tech.

Editor / IDE and Terminal

• I use WebStorm as my main IDE
• My colour scheme of choice is One Dark Vivid
• My code font is JetBrains Mono
• As my terminal I use Terminal.app default to macOS
• My shell is Oh My Zsh with a variation of the “cloud” theme

Other computer stuff

• My operating system is macOS. If I have to use a PC I tend to go for a lightweight Linux distro
• Firefox is my browser of choice, both for development and regular browsing
• I keep my passwords and other secrets safe using MacPass, a port of KeePass. Though I must say I like the new passwords app on MacOS too.

On my desk

• MacBook M1 Pro 14-inch 2021 is my current workstation
• I use a sit / stand desk and loving it!
• I use just one monitor: LG 27UP850 - 4K IPS USB-C
• My keyboard is a Keychron K8
• Logitech Master 3S as a mouse. So comfortable
• I have two old school Philips FB750 speakers for my listening pleasure
• Which needs an amp, mine is a very small one: Fosi Audio mini power amp

Music stuff

• Novation Peak as my main synth
• Shure SM7B as my microphone
• Arturia Minilab 3 as my MIDI controller
• Logic Pro as my DAW of choice
• Ampero Stomp II as my multi-fx for guitar playing
• Focusrite Scarlett 4i4, 4th gen as my audio interface
• Ibanez AZ standard HSS & Yamaha Revstar guitars
• A pair of Yamaha HS5 as my studio monitors