How much does synth building cost?
$95 buys all 3 essentials.
3 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$95
3 items, nothing rented
Against 247 hobbies
Below median
Cheaper than 61% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
What you need
$95Everything you need to start synth building. None of it is a big commitment.
Synth Building costs more to start than 39% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does Synth Building cost to start?
About $95 for the 3 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.
What does each thing cost for Synth Building?
Synth Kit: from $40. Soldering Station: from $30. Power & Patching: from $25.
Is Synth Building an expensive hobby?
Synth Building costs about $70 to start, dearer than 39% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this is one of the cheaper ones to get into.
What should I buy first for Synth Building?
synth kit, soldering station, power & patching — $95 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to synth building by startup cost, out of 247.