For me, I learned everything backwards.  I had a Virus TI and other soft synths with every synthesis option under the sun for years, and eventually got a Moog Little Phatty. The Moog basically basically only has a square/saw wave, a ASDR envelope, and a LFO.  But the variety of sounds that could come out of that simplicity blew my mind. Now I am back to the Virus and soft synths not trying to turn every little option on, but being more purposeful in building a sound.  Maybe try limiting yourself to the basics of synthesis.