If you want to make music and you are driven to do so you will use what you have to make what you like.
I think you're confusing survivor bias of 'some people did really well in the past despite crap equipment' with the actual definite lowering of the cost of entry for music production that has happened over the past 20 years.
Its vastly more accessible now for a great many people whereas in the past it was a privilege to have access to quality recording gear.
the second you think "I could make X if I had access to Y" you are already thinking about it wrong
I think you're confusing survivor bias of 'some people did really well in the past despite crap equipment' with the actual definite lowering of the cost of entry for music production that has happened over the past 20 years.
Its vastly more accessible now for a great many people whereas in the past it was a privilege to have access to quality recording gear.
the second you think "I could make X if I had access to Y" you are already thinking about it wrong
I disagree, for the reasons given above.