Most of the musicians that I know almost to the man everybody uses Apple computers. They’ve thought of the steps that you’re going to think of when you’re trying to create your thing. And that’s where the tools get invented to make better art.

Shinoda is arguing that creative tools are not neutral: they embody prior artists’ workflows and anticipate common problems in the act of making. In his example, Apple computers (and, by implication, the software ecosystem around them) are popular among musicians because the design choices and features reflect an understanding of the step-by-step process of composing, recording, editing, and producing. The quote frames technology as an extension of artistic practice—tools are “invented” in response to creators’ needs, and when they reduce friction or enable new techniques, they can indirectly raise the ceiling on what artists can make. It’s also a pragmatic claim about industry norms: shared platforms become standard because they fit how people actually work.