I've read several threads on the web debating the merits of the Triton vs XV5080, but I want to pose a direct comparison based on my situation...

I am the singer of a band, and sequence all of our keyboard parts. I currently use Cakewalk at home to sequence, then at gigs, I play the songs back from a MIDI Data Filer through an Alesis QS6.1. I tried adding a Roland JV1010 to the rig, but the lack of a user interface makes it next to impossible.

I'm looking at either

A) Selling the Alesis and the MIDI Data Filer and getting a Triton 61 key, playing the sequences live from the Triton, and sampling things like percussion loops or vocal phrases (backup vox) to play along with the sequences. Big plus is the onboard sequencer, big minus is lack of polyphony and tough to progam on the fly (?)

B) Keeping the data filer and Alesis and buying an XV 5080. Big plus is polyphony, more sampling RAM, and I already like the Roland sounds (from my experience with the JV1010). Big minus is lack of sequencer, which means I have to go back to using the Data Filer or spend extra $$ on an MC-80 or the like.

Is anyone here in this type of situation? I've read on other boards that the sequencer on the Triton isn't that flexible, and also it's been labeled as "Studio Only." If it helps, my band plays everything from Temptations to Journey, so there's no real plus for hip-hop or trance type patches or functions.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks