Modular synths vs Synth DIY
Modular synths and synth DIY 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 | Modular synths | Synth DIY |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $80 |
Choose modular synths if
- Costs more to start
- More about the doing than the result
About $300 to start, then about $40 a month.
Choose synth DIY if
- Cheaper to start
- More to show at the end
About $80 to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Modular synths: About $300 to start, then about $40 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Synth DIY: About $80 to start, then about $30 a month. Full cost breakdown