There is a one important thing also when using usb interface for monitoring and recording and good latency. You will definetely need a good pc -ssd drive, 16GB ram and normal speed procesor.
Better to change for new ones, but there could always be some nuances with string height, so if You are not afraid to do some possible settings with Your bass, go for new. In recording and mixing fresh strings are important.
You deffently doesn't know latvian. What i ask is just a quality brand, meaning as a car to bass. You ask "Will i fyc( you?" Learn the languages pal, it it will easy your life.
I usually change strings after half a year, just the one and only D'addario 45-135. But if i feel sooner they are worn, i do it earlier. The recordings are serious stuff, so think seriasly to change for the new before rec.
If You would be asked to equalize a bass brand (luthier companies count) to quality by a car brand, what would You say? The question is ''car'' - Aston Martin - Bass ????