If you want a really easy synth, get a Roland Juno-106. It's only six voices, but it's six voices that most new synthesizers can't even come close to.
It doesn't have loads of presets, only two banks, but it's so fast to dial in new sounds, you don't need that many presets.
Prices on good 106's start around $300. It has really nice string and lead sounds.
-tek
[This message has been edited by tekminus (edited 10-19-2003).]