I'm a guitar player who recently started recording using a Yamaha AW16G hard disk recorder (this is a hobby, I'm a lawyer during the day, and a husband and father to 4 kids during the rest of the time).

I'm looking to add some synth sounds (including drums) and looking for bang for the buck at this point.

I know Casio doesn't have the greatest rep, but I've checked out the WK3000 and it seems pretty cool.

Two questions: is the WK3000 as good as, say, some semi pro KORGS/Yamahas of 10-12 years ago?

Alternatively, what can you recommend for something sub $500?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Bluesky.