Originally Posted by
Artelis
again, this thread is not about BUYING synths. It's about learning synthesis theory.
but while we're on the subject, I'll chime in here about the microKORG. I bought one for $500 new, a year later I sold it as quickly as possible for $150. It's a piece of shit. The programmability is limited, and it sounds like ass. I'll agree with the DX-7. It sounds pretty sweet, but it really only does FM (frequency modulation), so if you're thinking about purchasing one, I would look up FM theory, and examples of various FM sounds (they tend (emphasis on 'tend') to make more stringy (think violins), evolving timbres. It can do plenty of other sounds as well (and theoretically, any synthesis technique can make any sound imaginable), but with a basic understanding of FM, this is usually what you'll come up with. But on the whole, it sounds awesome, and you'll be making Daft Punk Tron Soundtrack synth sounds in no time!