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It's best to first decide what you need in a synth.

• Do you need a synth for leads/basslines? (mono)
• Do you need a synth for pads/atmosphere/chords? (poly)
• Do you need a synth for drums?

These are the basics of what will narrow down your synth. Let's assume you want a synth for leads/basslines. The next questions will be:

• Do you want analog, or digital? Does it matter?
• Do you want to have keys, or do you have a midi keyboard you can use already?

Let's say you say "yes" to analog, for that warm, rich sound. It might not matter a whole 'lot, but resale is typically higher on good quality analog synths; but, they will cost more upfront. We'll also say that you want keys.

Your options are pretty vast in terms of what you want. A Moog sub-37 is a solid choice. A Dave Smith Pro 2 is also a great idea. Cheaper options include the minibrute/microbrute. Start doing research on reviews, pros/cons, etc. You'll end up finding what you want pretty quickly.

P.S. - I'm a big proponent of buying used whenever possible. Most musicians/producers take very good care of their gear. Check out Reverb.com or eBay for used stuff.