Hello everyone,
I am thinking of buying some equipments to make house music. Will Roland Jv2080 and XP60 be able to help me make some basic house music sound ? if not, please feel free to advise me on this matter ... what should i buy first for a beginner ? many thanks !
Antee

I have a JV-1080, which is basically the same as a 2080. The standard sounds are good, though I don't know how goo dit is for house music. But it has a great many VERY good lead synths and nice pads. Anyway you'll have to expand it if you want specified sounds for house music (exp. cards).

Emu is you Friend if you are house'n it.
Orbit or Planet Phatt.

If you're stuck on Roland 505 is King.

The 2080 has 3 independent EFXs, the XP60
has 1(not counting chorus or reverb). You can add a Hip Hop, Techno, Bass'N'Drums or Sessions expansion board. Those choices won't be cheap though. Emu may be the way to go. Get to your shoppe and check 'em out.