Synth basics and Synthesizers for a beginner?

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...halp? No one? Bueller?

You might not be able to just plug and play so be careful of that. If you have a not very good pc for example, or don't have a line in.
In that case you'd need an audio interface - this would allow you to connect to your pc via usb but will also greatly enhance the sound quality.
This is because your pc's soundcard is likely cheap and shitty so may struggle to process the sound properly resulting in poor quality.
An audio interface will help in every aspect basically is what I'm trying to say but since you're a beginner you might not really care.
Either way it's hard to say without knowing how much you want to spend. I think the Roland synths are really nice, GAIA and the Juno-G but they are both kinda expensive.

>>69272382

thanks for the warning. My PC isn't bad at all, but actually I'm not sure about the sound side of things. I'll look into it.

Ideally no more than $150/£120. If I don't get along with it, I'd hate to have spent a huge amount on something that will just gather dust.

>>69272443
http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/article/5333-beginners-synth-guide-everything-you-need-to-make-a-noise.html
I'd say go ahead and take a look at this article because I don't think I know enough to inform you of the best options.
Good audio interfaces aren't that expensive btw, something like a scarlett 2i2 is pretty damn good for the price so it's something to consider.
All I would say on the synth bizness is don't buy something kind-of-ok to save some money because if you find out that you do like it or have a talent for it, then you're going to want to spend more to get better equipment.
Better to get something that's going to last you a long time for all your different needs or even just look into what you think you want to do/can do with the equipment you'd have and take it from there.
If it's a certain style of music you're looking to create then not not everything will work for that, bare that in mind.
At the end of the day though you're just doing it to have fun so enjoy yourself my man, see you in /prod/ soon enough

Get a cheap digital piano with a usb/midi-out (make sure the usb has midi capabilities too) and a DAW alongside whatever VSTs you want. You're going to have to research those on your own (and it's not hard to figure it out in less than half a shift).

As far as whatever digital pianos, you can usually find a good deal for a 61-key keyboard (with some sensitivity) with a stand and a stool somewhere. Don't fall for the BUY AN 88-KEY WITH WEIGHTED KEYS OR YOU'LL SUCK because you're learning to make music, not play the antiquated piano. But DO make sure it uses midi. Godspeed.

>>69272656

Thanks a lot anon. I'll read the shit out of that once I've gotten some sleep. (And I really should stop looping this Wolf Among Us opening. It can't be healthy.)

If you're willing to spend the money and want something that's simple, portable, and sounds fantastic, look into the OP-1 by Teenage Engineering.

Pick yourself up a minibrute. Good start synth. About 400 USD, analog. From there it's blood, sweat, tears, and knob turning. Only way to go to learn properly.

You don't want that digital sounding shit with screens. Trust me

MIDI USB comparable too. Look into it.

>>I have a $150/120lbs diet pls advice
>spend a ton on this synth!