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The 30 hobbies closest to modular synths in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Writing lyrics and melodies, shaping verses and choruses into original songs.
Alike: Both relaxing and creative.
Different: Cheaper to start. Less about collecting.
GuitarLess about collecting.
Home recordingMore fiddly, precise work. Less about collecting.
PianoLess about collecting.
Synth DIYCheaper to start. More to show at the end.
Beat-makingCheaper to start. More screen time.
HarmonicaCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
Bass guitarLess about collecting. More about following a method.
CelloCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
SaxophoneLess about collecting.
Film & game scoringCheaper to start. More screen time.
UkuleleCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
ViolinLess about collecting. More about following a method.
Brass instrumentsCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
BeatboxingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
DJingBoth about collecting.Livelier. More about performing.
Drums & percussionLess about collecting. More physical.
Sound designCheaper to start. More time outside.
KalimbaCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
Playing in a bandCheaper to start. More social.
Makeup artistryCheaper to start. Easier on the brain.
Model railwaysBoth about collecting.More to show at the end.
Board game designCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
Inventing languagesCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Miniature paintingBoth about collecting.Cheaper to start. More fiddly, precise work.
Comics & zinesCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
Fiction writingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Ice cream makingCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
Oil paintingCheaper to start. Less about collecting.
PoetryCheaper to start. Less hands-on.The closest are Songwriting, Guitar, Home recording, Piano and Synth DIY. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Beat-making is close to modular synths and quicker to pick up.
Guitar is close to modular synths and costs less to start.
