Originally posted by Nigel:
I now use a Yamaha Motif only because I prefer its sound and keyboard feel.
The big advantage for me of the Motif over the PSR-2000/2100 is the integrated sampling which is more useful in a band than are arranger features. But any keyboard ( arranger or not ) that has the right sound can be used with a band. The 9000 Pro for example would be a good band keyboard.
Well Nigel, it looks like you bit the bullet and got yourself a Motif. I noticed you didn't add an 'ES' to your statement so I'm assuming you got the Motif Classic instead of the ES. If you got the Classic beware of Polyphony dropoff because it can be a common occurence. But you can add more Polyphony with the Add-On Boards. But then again even if you use an Add-On Board the added Polyphony will NOT be 'True' Polyphony, ie., (good across the whole Board) like the Motif ES Polyphony is.
A little clarification as to your new Motif would be helpful Nigel.

So is it the Classic or ES?
Either way, congratulations on your new Board! The sounds on the Motif/ES are outstanding, the ES even more so IMO but they're both great Boards.
Best regards,
Mike