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memory and a good size hard drive.
Find a software sequencer even if your synth has one built in. Learn how to use it by practicing making multi tracks, assigning midi channels and midi patches. Don't worry about the other 'bells and whistles' just yet.
Gather info on midi orchestration and read it all till you understand it
Gather info on song construction (for whatever genre music you subscribe to it is probably a good idea to get more info on that as well).

Plan practice sessions involving things such as midi instrumentation,instrument playing techniques (you are no longer just a piano player, you are THE band)
Gather info on how to best emulate real world instruments through midi (if you want that desired effect).
Get as much info on musical theory as you can even if you thought your piano teacher taught you everything.
Get a decent microphone (if you sing) to add to your set-up (optional)
'Forget' everything and start composing.
Start getting into the 'bells and whistles' in order to shape your compositions.
Develop your work habit, either composing by step-record or real-time playing, whichever is best for you it's all good.
Get more info on all the bells and whistles you have at your disposal. Try not to get bogged down with information overload, only use what you need at the moment.
Have fun!

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