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Message: [QUOTE="anotherscott, post: 248969, member: 2157"] In terms of new boards up to $1500 that can cover a wide breadth of sounds and functionalities, I'd say that there are 3 really strong choices, depending on what your priorities are: Yamaha CK, for the Nord-like immediacy of its front panel interface, and inclusion of a 9-drawbar organ engine Roland Juno D for its closer-to-workstation level capabilities (like extensive split/layer functions and deep sound editing) and inclusion of a virtual analog synthesis engine Yamaha PSR-SX620 for its arranger/accompaniment functions and I'll add what may be a bit of a ringer... the Korg Grandstage X which is generally much pricier, but is currently on sale for $1500 at Sweetwater. If you want a piano-style action, I'd say it's the best feeling of the bunch, and in many cases the best sounding as well. But unlike the others, it's not very portable (large and 55 lbs), so it may be less desirable from that perspective. [/QUOTE]