My choice for a band would still be the 9kpro, but there is a new offering from Roland that caught my eye too. I think it;s a "760" number, but I'm not sure. It's not an arranger - but more like 3 separate kb's in one:
1-drawbar organ
2-dedicated piano
3-programable synth

It's set up in 3 sections so you can play any of the 3 alone or together, and having the waterfall keys and real drawbars is way cool. It's a nice feel, maybe 76 keys but I didn't look at it that long.

I still think the 9kp is the best feeling, best sounding, best built, best featured kb for band use ever. (Wish it was black)
Thw psr line up is not in the same league when it comes to construction,
and Gary - there is a huge difference between "synth action" and whatever it is that yamaha did to the 2000/1000 line. That's more like "toy sponge action". (but I've beat THAT horse enough ! )
Motif has the best rhodes sounds out there, and great organs too. You have your work cut out for you Nigel ..... Happy shopping !


[This message has been edited by Uncle Dave (edited 07-02-2003).]