Modular synths vs Sound design
Modular synths and sound design have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Modular synths | Sound design |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $300 | $50 |
Choose modular synths if
- Costs more to start
- More of an indoor thing
- Off screen
About $300 to start, then about $40 a month.
Choose sound design if
- Cheaper to start
- More time outside
- More screen time
About $50 to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Modular synths: About $300 to start, then about $40 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Sound design: Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Audio Interface, Pop Filter Full cost breakdown