Don't know how you like to work but, I've got a friend who's got a Roland VS recorder(don't remember the model) and he loves it. Onboard effects, so you'll save money there. He records direct to it instead of a computer so he doesn't have to worry about tweakin the computer to death like I do. But, he has this tiny little screen to work with. If you're used to synths little displays then this may not bother you.
My .02cents. Good luck.

[This message has been edited by ModHorse (edited 08-11-2000).]