Learn how to connect a hardware synth to a DAW with USB, MIDI DIN and audio, then set levels, monitoring, clock and recording step by step.

Getting your first synthesizer is always a bit of a shock. Many people buy one, get overwhelmed after a few days, and stop using it. Choosing the right first instrument really decides whether you stick with it or give up. But when you find the right one, it becomes the instrument you come back to every single time. You look at it and think: why are there so many knobs… and do we really need all of them? Which is exactly what this Best Synthesizers for Beginners - 2026 Guide i