A little groove box. Like the Roland T-8 or Novation Circuit.

Few hundred bucks will get you a used one. Super fun to sit around and make your own simple beats and songs. No musical knowledge required!

I’m a big proponent of modern affordable musical electronics. If you like it, it’s a fun little thing to do. If you love it, there is endless depth to pursue in many directions. No natural rhythm or understanding of melody needed. It’s fun to just sit and tweak knobs and notes until you like what comes out.

I also recently discovered this website called “Strudel REPL” that let’s you code electronic music in your browser for free. Another fun way to check out the hobby without spending anything.