Buying a great audio interface on a tight budget has never been more accessible for musicians than in the last few years. There’s a stunning amount of choice on offer from all the big names in audio production, determined to ensnare first-time recording artists or those just looking for something simple that doesn’t cost much.
On my hands today I have the Arturia MiniFuse 1, which ticks many of the boxes that make it beginner-friendly. It's low cost, compact, and comes with plenty of useful features to get users up and running quickly. But it does have stiff competition from the likes of Focusrite, Universal Audio, PreSonus, and many more vying for the attention of the beginner music maker. Let's find out how it handles the pressure...
