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Hi I am new to this group and am looking for advice on buying a 
synth. I hope I am in the right place. i don't want to spend much in 
the beginning but I would like to be able to record at a CD quality 
level if possible. 

Any advice on which to buy. I can't read music and don't desire to, 
but I have an ear for a good sound. I can play a few instruments at 
a beginner to intermediate level, and mostly just make my own stuff 
up on the spot. Its just a hobbie but I would like the option to 
record at a level worthy of a commercial CD. 
I want to have a wide range of sounds etc. 

Apart from keyboarding are they hard to learn?

Any advice greatly appreciated
Thanks
Tam