My Glitch Log: Entry #2 – The Tools of the Glitch Beginner Setup
Booting up a new project always feels like pressing “Enter” on a system you don’t fully understand. Lights flicker, wires hum, and suddenly you’re in the middle of the glitch — unsure if everything will crash or if you’re about to discover something amazing.
That’s where I am right now. I’m not starting with a high-end studio or a mountain of expensive gear. I’m starting with what I have, what I can afford, and what I’ve hacked together from scraps of my tech collection.
And honestly? That feels more real. The point isn’t to start perfect — it’s to start glitchy. So here’s a breakdown of the exact tools powering my journey into art, coding, content creation, and the NyxTheGlitch brand.
⚡ Hardware: The Core Components
1. Huion Kamvas 13 Pro (Used)
This is technically the most powerful art tool I own right now — a full pen display tablet that lets me draw directly on the screen. I picked it up used, so it already has some history, but that makes it feel more authentic, like salvaged tech being repurposed for my world.
Truth is, I haven’t been able to use it as much as I’d like yet. Right now, the Surface and Galaxy tablet are easier to grab for quick sketches. But the Kamvas represents the next level — the moment when I really lock in my art practice and start producing bigger, more polished works. For now, it waits like a dormant weapon in my arsenal, ready for when I level up.
2. Microsoft Surface Pro 5
This little device is my everyday drawing companion. It’s not the most powerful thing in the world, but it runs Clip Studio Paint smoothly enough for me to sketch, experiment, and learn. Some artists swear by massive pen displays, but the Surface proves that you can build skills even on modest tech.
3. Samsung Galaxy S7 FE Tablet
When I want a looser, more casual drawing session, I grab this tablet. I use HiPaint, a free mobile art app, to test sketches and practice. Sometimes lowering the barrier to entry is everything — I don’t need a desk setup, I just grab the tablet and draw from bed or the couch.
4. Desktop PC (The Command Center)
This is where the magic happens. My PC handles OBS, Animaze, editing software, and all the heavier lifting. It’s the mothership where my VTuber avatar wakes up, where I’ll stream and record, and where coding experiments come to life.
5. Mic + Webcam (Starter Level)
Nothing fancy yet — the mic picks up my voice clearly enough, and the webcam is just good enough to track expressions in Animaze. Both are placeholders, but they work, and that’s what matters.
💻 Software: The Digital Arsenal
1. OBS Studio
The backbone of my content. This is where streams and recordings happen, where Nyx finally becomes visible.
2. Animaze
The software that translates my face into my VTuber avatar. Every time I boot it up, it feels like I’m logging into my cyberpunk alter ego.
3. Clip Studio Paint
My main drawing tool, running on the Surface for now and soon to be paired with the Kamvas when I’m ready to shift into bigger projects.
4. VS Code
The dojo for my coding practice — clean, flexible, and perfect for both web experiments and the early steps toward game dev.
5. HiPaint (Mobile App)
My casual art tool for quick sketches, practice drills, and messing around when I don’t want to set up a full workspace.
6. Unreal Engine
The powerhouse of game creation. Booting it up feels like opening a portal to entire cyber-worlds. Right now, I’m learning its basics, but eventually this is where I’ll craft immersive, glitch-heavy environments.
7. Godot Engine
The open-source challenger. It’s lightweight, fast to learn, and perfect for prototyping ideas quickly. Godot feels like raw code stitched together into living digital systems.
8. RPG Maker
The retro glitch machine. I use this for small storytelling experiments — pixel characters, simple mechanics, and quirky worlds. It’s proof that not every game has to be massive; sometimes the smallest projects spark the biggest ideas.
9. Blender
The 3D glitch forge. Blender is where models, animations, and future visual experiments come alive. I haven’t unlocked its full power yet, but it’s the perfect bridge between art and game design. Whether it’s characters, environments, or even VTuber assets, Blender will become a core part of my toolkit.
🆓 Free vs Paid: What I Invested In
Free Tools: OBS, VS Code, HiPaint. Proof that starting doesn’t need to cost anything.
Paid Tools: Clip Studio Paint (worth every penny), Animaze (subscription-based but essential for VTubing).
Hybrid: The Kamvas was a used purchase, giving me pro-level gear without the pro-level price tag.
The real upgrade isn’t money — it’s time. Every minute spent creating is worth more than any piece of gear.
💡 What I’ve Learned So Far
Perfection is a trap. If I had waited until I had the “right” setup, I’d still be waiting.
Starter gear teaches you more than pro gear. The Surface and tablet force me to adapt and think differently about my art.
Tools evolve with the user. The Kamvas will shine when I’m ready for it. Until then, the simpler devices keep me consistent.
Iteration beats hesitation. The glitch grows by showing up daily, not by waiting for upgrades.
🔮 The Upgrade Path: Future Vision
The Kamvas is already a glimpse of where my setup is heading, but here’s what else is on the horizon:
Fully integrating the Huion Kamvas 13 Pro as my main art station.
A better mic (something like a Shure MV7) to give my voice the weight it deserves in content.
A stream deck for glitch-powered OBS transitions and scene changes.
A dedicated camera for higher-fidelity motion capture as my VTuber work grows.
And a custom-built computer with every component carefully picked out and put together by me on stream.
But none of these upgrades matter if I don’t keep creating. The glitch isn’t in the hardware — it’s in me.
🕹️ The Glitch Philosophy
This is what I want to leave you with: don’t wait for perfect conditions. Don’t wait until your studio looks like a neon-lit spaceship. Use the gear you already have. Draw with the tablet you own. Code with the free editor. Record with the webcam in your drawer.
Because the glitch doesn’t come from flawless gear — it comes from flawed humans who create anyway.
This is my starter kit: a mix of everyday tech, salvaged upgrades, and future dreams. The Kamvas is proof that even used gear can be a game-changer when the time comes. The Surface and Galaxy tab remind me that consistency matters more than power. The PC and software keep the whole system running.
Every piece here is imperfect — but together, they form the base layer of NyxTheGlitch.
So if you’re waiting for the “right setup,” don’t. Boot up with what you’ve got, and let the glitches guide you.
Now I want to know: what’s in your starter kit? Drop it in the comments — let’s swap setups and build a glitchy creator’s network.
