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Anyone who wants to get into synthesizers would be wise to check out VCVRack - it is currently the best way to explore Eurorack-based modular synthesis without selling the kids:

http://vcvrack.com/

Set it up, get an account, and add all the free plugins - then manage the plugins in the app, and voila - rejoice at having literally a THOUSAND new Eurorack modules to play with, virtually, for free...

Beware: modular synthesis is addictive and frustrating in equal amounts. Its a form of analog computing - meaning you won't get good results unless you program it from the ground up. But if you do, and if your system can handle it, you can gain access to a world of sounds that would normally have required thousands of dollars of investment .. truly one of the greatest value software packages out there at the moment. Can't thank Andrew Belt (VCVRack developer) enough for building the system he has, and delivering an open and easy model for people to use in exploring synthesis.

What's really interesting is the fact that a lot of the physical hardware manufacturers of Eurorack modules have embraced VCVRack as their sales promotion/prototyping/demo platform. So many great Eurorack modules are now available for free in software versions specifically for VCVRack ..