a synth for live gigs

[Antallion]

Hello everybody......
What I need:
1) cool sounds out of the box, including
- leads like e.g. in intro of Caught in a Web by Dream Theater;
- warm pads and strings like the PadSynth method in ZynAddSubFX can do if anybody knows that;
- big bell sounds like church bells;
- a generally broad palette of (adjustable) sounds;
2) decent sound versatility
- zone splitting;
- sound layering;
- actual waveform parametrization would be nice;
- real-time controls over parameters;
3) controls
- 5+ octaves;
- MIDI;
The device should be live-performance oriented. This means that low weight, durability and battery operation are a plus whereas integrated speakers, hammer mechanics, workstation features etc. less so.
Thank you in advance for your help.

Dude, it seems the KORG Krome 76 should be your device, especially for your music style, the "small brother" of the ultimate Kronos from Jordan Rudess...

 

[genesisfan]

You have many choices Roland Intergra-7 or Receptor VIP but, you will need a controller
i agree KORG Krome would be a good fit