Hi Joe,
I had an earlier model DGX305.
I actually used it as a controller for One Man Band software.
What I didn't particularly like about it was the styles only had 2 variations a couple of fill ins & can't remember whether it actually had 1 or 2 intro's & endings..
Also I could only load one user style at a time, which was a bit cumbersome.
If you're planning on using some of the user styles floating around the various user groups, the styles may need to be edited down to suit the dgx & it's 2 variations instead of the normal psr's 4..
I don't really know anything about the newer DGX520, but the specs still only mention the same 2 variation styles.
Below is the manual link, you may get a bit more info from it.
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/result.php?model=DGX-520 Unless you particularly need 88 or 76 keys, have you maybe considered an earlier model like the psr1500. They've only recently been replaced by the PSRS700
http://music.yamaha.com/products/categoryProducts.html?categoryId=20021&hierarchy_id=20023_16277 Price wise in the USA I wouldn't have a clue whether it would be within your budget or not. I'm in Aust. They were a bit more of a budget priced board though. Maybe some of the suppliers still have the odd one left.
As far as an arranger goes,I much prefer my psr1500 to the dgx305.
One good thing about Yamaha's isthat there are a lot of user groups & user styles around.
Sorry, I can't comment on the Roland. I haven't seen one.
best wishes
Rikki
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