the First Useful Post

Here's what my buddy has recommended for a start-up set up. You're welcome, internet.

if I were looking for some stuff you would need a program like Ableton and a controller like this one
http://www.facebook.com/l/1fed3;www.gumtree.com/london/73/53839473.html

then look to download a few virtual synthesizers and maybe an audio interface (http://www.facebook.com/l/1fed3;www.gumtree.com/london/80/53539180.html)
and you're good to go!