John,

You can tune any arranger keyboard to sound the way you wish. As stated above, it's what you hear that counts and nothing else.

As for the home player aspect, I would venture a guess that more than 2/3 of the forum members have at one time or another performed with a live band. They know the problems associated with live bands, egos, drunks, drugs, etc.., most of us have been there, done that and got the Tee-shirt. That's one of the primary reasons why many are now OMB entertainers.

If you are in the market for a new keyboard, my best advice is to spend some time and money playing them first hand. It's time and money well spent.

Good luck on whatever brand you decide upon,

Gary