I see that I 'mispoke' regarding the Yamaha PSR S900. I was confusing it with the older PSR models. After playing it at a Guitar Center store yesterday I learned that the PSR S900 is a brand new offering from Yamaha that has an upgraded sound generator, employing mega-voice technology. The sounds coming from the 'back up band' section of this keyboard are very realistic. So you guys are right, this would be an excellence choice. But it's still a little more than I had planned to spend.

I see that the PSR S700 is more in my price range. Unfortunately, I couldn't compare features because the Guitar Center stores don't carry the 'little brothers' in this series.

I also checked out a Korg PA50 which also produces an excellent sound, even more to my liking (a bit more depth to my ears), but I liked the variety of styles that Yamaha has loaded into the PSR S900 better. It actually has four "worship styles" to choose from in the rhythm and blues style section. What more could you ask? (Well, how about a separate praise and worship style section!)

Anyway, thanks for your most helpful input Ian and Diki!



[This message has been edited by polarshift (edited 09-20-2007).]