Hi everyone,

My dad would like to get a keyboard.

He would like one with styles (is that what makes it an 'arranger'?) and also has a sequencer. He doesn't gig, so weight, and some other performance issues aren't important.

He'd love a Yamaha PSR 9000 or 9000-Pro, but can't afford it now.

He's seen a floor model PSR 8000 for about $1000? Do you think that would be good, or should he get a new model.

I generally don't like to get out-of-date stuff, so I was thinking he might like the Korg PA80, Roland VA-3, or Casio MZ-2000. All of which I've read favorable things here. None are available locally yet, and I think they'll cost a little more, but should be more current.

What do you guys think?

Thanks, ell