PS,
Can't say if this particular Korg model will do exactly what you're after. All I can say (and this is for sure) is that it is probably as good (or as bad) as most of my favorite workstations. Whether it makes it a right instrument for your needs is another question.

If you have a computer with up to date specs I'd advise to just get a MIDI KB controller with USB connection, a decent audio card, sequencer /audio program like SOnar or cakewalk (DP and Logic Pro if you're a Mac owner) and a whole bunch of software instruments and plug-in FX. That's actually way way way more powerful of a setup than any keyboard workstation.

But if that seems like a bit too much for now (although money wise you're looking at spending about the same amount), then I would advise to actually go out and compare the Korg model you're eyeing too other workstations by other manufacturers.

To me personally the KB feel is very very important. I'm not a big time piano player but I love good weighted action keyboards. Motif ES was it for me. I love the sound. Love the kB. Controls and it's overall layout are just great for my needs. However, just to let you know I use it mainly as a master controller for my entire studio. So it's internal sounds get used very little. At least it is safe to say that it is not my main workstation. I rely on software synths way too much. ;-)

-ED-

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