[IvanGoneKrazy]

Agreed that Eurorack or modular synthesis isn't something that I would recommend for a beginner. Also agree that a Eurorack system _could_ be an overly expensive version of an existing fixed-architecture synthesizer.

Eurorack's potential, however, is a way to explore synthesis after you've learned the basics. It can be a very open playground to try synthesis ideas that may not be possible on a fixed-architecture system.

To lower the costs of Eurorack, one could buy modules from the used market or the DIY method and build from kits if they have experience with electronics. The DIY path may also lead one to designing and building original Eurorack modules. Learn about synthesis and electronics at the same time!

As the above post mentioned, VCV Rack which is a software emulation of Eurorack is a free way to see if modular synthesis is something that appeals. Other free software near-alternatives are Pure Data (https://puredata.info/) (sibling of the commercially available Max/MSP), Bespoke (https://www.bespokesynth.com/), and SunVox (https://warmplace.ru/soft/sunvox/).