Hi Tommy - I think you really need to consider what you are trying to achieve.

The problem I presume for you is that the XD3 didn't give you the kind of styles that you like or play. Whereas for me it is great because the styles are much more "in yer face" which I appreciate for my gigs. I have a Tyros and an XD3 module and both are great at what they do. I haven't had the Tyros long and havem't had much chance to tweak it yet but I'm hoping I can get a much more punchier sound from the Rock/Pop/Disco/Blues/Country and Latin styles. However, when it comes to Ballads/NewWave/Ballroom/Standards/Jazz/Showtunes and more Traditional music the Tyros really shines.

Likewise the trumpets and electric guitars on the Tyros don't hold a candle to the Ketron ones and the electric pianos are better on the Tyros etc.

I guess they don't make the perfect arranger and possibly Frank's solution would be the best in the long term but I suspect it may be a steep learning curve for most people to go that route - I know it would be for me.

There are plenty of past and present modules you can try from Solton/Ketron, Korg, Orla, Roland and Gem before you start humping keyboards you 'aint gonna play.

Let us know if you find a good solution as I know a lot of people who gig with a midi accordian and an old Solton MS40 or Roland RA modules.

KF