I don't think hearing DNC stuff will make a difference...he's only planning on spending so much money, so he can live without it...the G-1000's styles don't have anything special either.

He's not going to be using it live...the piano and touch are the biggest concerns, plus the drums and bass lines...I think the Korg will do the job.

I thought about a controller for the S900, but it would be more of a pain than a benefit, at least for me.

Ian