Elektron Musical Instruments

come to think of it, what might be best for starters is a sampler. From 
there, u can create ur own synth patch's and drum tracks. a sampler would 
also re-inforce those skills needed later on in sequencing and recording. I 
use a EMU ESI-2000...a cheep and great machine. With a box such as that, the 
only gear u need added, would be a midi keyboard (MK-4902 = good generic 
midi keyboard at any mars or guitar center), and a external midi sequencer 
(ie. computer, or hardware midi sequencer). A portable mini disc recorder is 
great for sampling, u can use a mic, or just plug line in's into it, from 
any source. But also, if u desided to get a sid later, u'd already have the 
gear hanging around to use it, and exploit it.  It is very important u get 
what u need first off. I"m not saying this is what u NEED, but its where i 
wish i had started. I started with drum machines, which isn't bad...but now 
i'm rather impatient when it comes to synth programming :)

so remember this stuff
EMU ESI-2000
Kawai Q80EXe (www.kraftumusic.com)
Mk-4092 (midi keyboard)
sony Mini DIsc

anywayz...good luck
and don't feel rushed to get a sid. there is gonna be plenty on the used 
market. check with synthsite.com and there classifieds for good deals

-sean
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