Andrew,
The 76 Motif is probably perfect for you! The pianos (more than 1 actual piano) is superb! The keyboard is exactly the same as the 9000pro. It was made from the original DX7 keyboard and then used on the SY99 and the EX5. The reason the sounds are so good is because with 48 MB's you can really sample the sounds with the most amount of authenticity. Because you can multi sample and multi layer, you get the best possible sounds this way. The sweet and solo sounds from the 9000pro have been added as well as many new samples never heard on a Yamaha before. If you like great pianos, pads, strings, this machine will not dissapoint you. Even if you didn't use the 16 track pattern sequencer ( which allows you to loop record up to either 128 or 256 (I can't remember exactly) measures and then chain these patterns together into the 16 track linear sequencer with over 120,000 note memory, this machine is worth the price just for the sounds. If you don't need the sampler, you would also enjoy having this keyboard just for the sounds.
George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California