Thanks . I will consider all that was said .

Software synths have their distinct advantages and Hardware synths have their distinct advantages .

I'm still punished with dial up Internet so I don't know how frequently and how many free samples I could download as I have no idea how large they are which means I would probably have to rely on sample CD Roms more which can get pricy .

Though I agree software synths are more upgrade friendly .

Hardware synths on the other hand come with many presets and they allow you to make music away from your computer if one wishes .