Maybe saying the EXR-7 is a higher end arranger is a bit of an overkill, but hey the thing still costs $1,000 regardless of how you look at it, talk it up or whatever.

I don't think style editing on an entry level is an overkill. One of the great selling points on the PSR-550 which is (entry level) is that it allowed the user to create custom styles, and the sequencer (although direct disk) had 16 tracks with editing. So even the PSR-550's recording capabilities exceed the EXR-7's in some areas.

Also $1,000 isn't an entry level arranger. The EXR-3/5 are entry level. The PSR line bellow the 1500 is entry level, the DGX series is entry level. When you're paying $1,000 and up you're in what most call the "semi-professional" category. Think about that for a minute. $1,000 buys you a Korg Triton LE. That's a pro synth. May not have all the bells and whistles as the big Triton, but it's still a pro keyboard.

I'm not by any means considering the EXR line for my use. None of the models will suit my needs. I posted this topic after doing some surfing and came to the conclusion that I (myself) felt Rolands arrangers (Especially the EXR's) are priced to high for what they do compared to other models in the same price range.

That's why I'm going to buy a Tyros. I agree with you that for $1,000 one would be better off buying a used pro arranger as those you listed. The ones you listed are all good arrangers.

I'm note really hating on Roland either. Personally I love Roland Keyboard (especially their synths) Fantom series is awsome. I think their arrangers are great too both entry level, semi-professional, and pro. I just think their prices in the arranger department don't fair well when you compare the price against the spec list.

Squeak

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