If you are using reason get to grips with the subtractor synth. Reason is one of the best tools to get to grips with all the fundamentals in one logical intuitive package. Everything is there, and it has an interface that is very similar to real outboard gear.

Subtractor is one of the simplest and easiest synths to use, and is capable of making most basic synth sounds.

Route your subtractor synth patch through the screamer distortion unit, whack a reverb on it and you'll have pro-sounding noises in no time.

Good luck mate.