So, I've recently been messing around with a few synth apps on my iPhone and it got me looking into buying a synthesizer. I'm thinking about getting the Alesis Micron because of it's compact size, the apparent simplicity of the interface, and the price.

The thing is, I know very little about synthesizers. I have been messing around with a few on my iPhone, but it's mostly been trial and error. I have no idea what LFO actually is, or Envelopes, or hi-pass/low-pass, or anything. But I just mess around with it, play it by ear (pun intended) and work out the sound I want.

So, tell me about Synthesizers! Please

*Also... a Synth isn't like a midi controller right? I don't need it to be hooked up to a computer or anything to play it? Just speakers and power right? I know for patches and stuff you need a computer, but I mean just for playing.

Thanks!