If I were in your position, I would consider either the KN5000 or the KN6500 both of which are available here in England at around £500.00.

I downloaded all the sounds and rhythms offered by Technics before they ceased trading, and I regularly use the KN5000 & KN6500 when playing/recording CDs simply because (in my opinion) they had superb sounds and rhythms which are more mellow than the KN7's. These two keyboards would certainly be worth trying out.

Happy hunting!

Aud (U.K.)