picking a new synth

hey yall. i've been working on syntorial for a couple years, and more recently decided to put a lot more effort into learning synthesis. started the course from stratch.

what ive decided to do is actually buy a hardware synth, and practice everything after each lesson just so it sinks in better. like, actually get up from the computer, and move over to the synth and practice.

i ordered the model d coz it sounds exquisite. furthermore, it's above my paygrade so I'm going to send it back.

im thinking of getting the hydrasynth desktop version coz I don't know how to play keys, and it seems like this desktop version synth is mind blowing.

any suggestions or recommmendations, please?

oh. i've read the page from syntorial about picking a synth....