Home recording vs Modular synths
Home recording and modular synths have 93% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Home recording | Modular synths |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Calm |
| To start | $150 | $300 |
Choose home recording if
- More fiddly, precise work
- Less about collecting
- More screen time
About $150 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose modular synths if
- Less fiddly
- More about collecting
- Off screen
About $300 to start, then about $40 a month.
What you'll need
- Home recording: About $150 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Modular synths: About $300 to start, then about $40 a month. Full cost breakdown