Kurzweil has great instruments... i am using an old pc3x (which essentially is the same as the pc3a8 witouth sample memmory) as my mainstage controller, the onboard VAST synthesis is incredible flexible .. and in the same form still used in todays current model Forte...

But what makes the pc3x such a strong keyboard is the number of assignable controllers.. wheels, buttons, aftertouch, ribbon comtroller(incredible versatile) and breath controller connection.. for a 10 year old instrument the sounds are okay, and to me the fatar keybed is acceptable (action) but all those controll options make it a very nice mainstage controller...

A used Kurzweil Pc3X can be bought just under €1000 here in Holland.. it offers a lot of bang for the buck... altough, its not an option in this case as its quite heavy... and John is looking for a light mobile controller..