And just to be clear, your midi controller doesn't produce audio, no sound generation capability. Your midi controller triggers the synth-plugin(s) installed on your computer via Music Creator or stand-alone synth-plugin(s), e.g. VSTi plugin.
Cool, right?!
I started in the 90's with Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 and external equipment, then Sonar with soft-synths! I was ESTATIC when I realized for less than $500, I had access to instruments and audio processors I dreamed of owning for decades!
Have fun!