First Keyboard Help

[tspencer]

Hello all:

I'm looking for a first keyboard and have done prelim. research. I think I want an "arranger". The features I'm looking for are:

Pitch bender
Being able to record multiple tracks (i.e., record a bass line and then play melody over top, then record both and add chords, etc.)
Amplifier output.
Memory to save recordings.

I think this Yamaha will do it:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/YPG225/

Am I correct? Or any other suggestions (under $500)?

Thanks all!

Tim

 

[keyplayer]

For under 500.00 your choices are kinda limited.....The roland E09 is a entry level arranger for about 550.00.....Yamaha also makes an entry level workstaton for about the same the MM6....then you already know about the ypg225.....the 2 that i mention dont have built in speakers but the sounds would be better quality

 

[tspencer]

Thanks Keyplayer - I'll check out both - appreciate the help.