Noob synthesizer question

[BlackFire_]

Does a synthesizer need an amp/speaker to work (sort of like an electric guitar) or does it have something built in that is good for quiet practice room volumes?

[Akira]

Generally you need an amp for synthesizers. Digital pianos usually have speakers though.
What are you looking at?

[<3<3<3]

You can use your headphones.

Most things have a headphone jack. You might need a 1/4 to 1/8 converter if your headphones are 1/8 inch, but you can find those at radio shack..

[BlackFire_]

I'm looking at anything to get me started pretty much, that's not too pricey, but isn't ****.

If I can use headphones, does that mean I can direct line out to my computer too?

[mutant!]

Yes.

[Shadows Within]

I'm looking at anything to get me started pretty much, that's not too pricey, but isn't ****.

If I can use headphones, does that mean I can direct line out to my computer too?

if your looking for an unexpensive synth for beginners i suggest you look on ebay for a Korg X5D or just plain X5, or if you have a higher budget go for the X50 or the Roland Juno.

[BlackFire_]

I can't find the X5D or the X5 on eBay.ca, and the X50 is wayyy too much here (It was like 875 used I think). I was thinking something along the lines of the Korg Microkorg, or Alesis Micron? Something small is fine, as long as you can switch octaves.

[mutant!]

Micron > MicroKorg, the keybed is waaaayyy nicer.

[The Jungler]

Yeah, Micron is a pretty good choice.