Is there a keyboard out there that allows you to record songs... even with drum beats in the background, regular piano, flute, cello, violin, etc. and still sound authentic? I only have about $1000 to spend, but I am willing to go over to get something with all my requirements-- I was looking at some $1800 keyboards the other day. I'm an aspiring songwriter and hoping just to create "background" tracks for songs I wish to sing. Otherwise is there a better program I can buy for the computer? Please tell me your opinions and advice.

Everyone is telling me to get the psr3000. About $1500.00 US and sounds great. Also a 16 track sequencer built in for recording. I have looked at cheaper keyboards with maybe a 6 track recorder but it is better to have more track capability even if you dont use it all right now. good luck on your search.

Phil

Jasmine.....Musicman is right and I'm sure that 75% of the members of this forum will agree, the Yamaha PSR 3000...it certainly was my choice along with the PSR 2100...two
great K/B.....

Jasmine,

You'll find it would be difficult to top the PSR-3000, that is unless you spend twice as much and purchase a Tyros. Both have more features than anyone can imagine, and the 3000 will provide you will all the versitility you need. Additionally, you find all the support from the wonder folks on this and other forums.

Good Luck,

Gary

Thank you all for your suggestion of the Yamaha keyboard. Other recommendations I have receive include the Yamaha Motif (although it's too expensive for me) and the Korg Triton LE. How do these two synthesizers compare?

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If you are a singer and not a keyboard player, I would recommend Band in a Box. This is a program which creates backing tracks according to your instructions. Far more flexible than any keyboard. I use this program to create my accompanimnents, burn them to CD and then take the CD to gigs.

Check out their website and especially their user forums.
http://www.pgmusic.com/

Douglas Wolfe

Well, it sounded as if you were new to this stuff, Just like me. I also threw around the idea of getting trito, motif, the korg pa50/80, and even the tyros. For the money and features, I couldnt beat the psr3000. I dont know personaly but seems like the 3000 would be most simple to use unlike the others that would take hands on knowledge of using lots of perameters to get the sound you want. To start out fresh, The styles that are built into the 3000 and OTS ( One-Touch-Settings) would jumpstart me and you into a whole new world. Again, this is just my own oppinion.

Phil

jasmineflower,
The Motif is a great synth, but I have to ask--at what level is your playing ability? I ask this because you mentioned wanting to sequence. Are you able to construct drum tracks from scratch? I say this because the arranger will give you 100's of preset styles with pre-recorded drum patterns that you can use. The Motif is a great board, but you have to keep in mind that you'll do everything from scratch. The Motif has preset patterns, but they do not function like those on an arranger. Look at both the 3000 and the Motif and compare their specs side by side. I'm currently in your shoes as well. I'm getting a new board shortly an it's a toss between the Motif and the PSR-3000.

Squeak

How about a Korg Pa80, Triton sounds? Dual sequencers...

How is the Korg Triton LE... btw?