I'm looking for a not-very-expensive synth, and the ones i've found are, basically,

Roland Juno-D
Yamaha MM6
Roland SH-201
Korg X50

I've never had one, and barely don't know how to use them (Yes, i'm a totally new in keyboard/synth world!), so if someone could help me to decide wich one would be better, that would help a lot.

I'm planning to play in a rock (progrock-metal) band, wich one would fit better?

SZ member Fran Carango has a Roland Juno G for sale MINT great price too .....
email him.

francarango@nni.com

Depending on what's available in Spain, I would recommend the Roland Juno D...more polyphony than the Yamaha MM6, which would be my second recommendation.

I haven't tried the Korg X50 or the Roland SH-201 so I can't comment on them.

Ian

Heres some JUNO G demos....

http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=756&ParentId=83
http://www.roland.com/demos/en/i0027/index.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330196373806&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=014

Fran, you're getting about as fickle as me. Truly, I don't see much out there that really excites me right now.

Arekusu, of the keyboards you mention, I feel the X50 is the most powerful and worth the money. Another possibility might be a Yamaha S-03.

How come your selling the Juno G, Fran...I thought you were using it as an alternative to dragging around the big old G70?

Ya musta got a young roadie.

Ian

Ian, when I finally get the G70 set up on stage..it is the board I want to play...It allows me more choices live...and besides I am in my comfort zone with the G70..

I am trying to force myself to use the G70 at all times...and not get lazy..

The Juno G is a super lightweight keyboard and I can easily use it with the band, but my heart is with the G70..

Cass, Not really being finicky like Donny..
I just buy and try like I have always done...you are just more aware of my recent purchases...

I'm serious now with the PA800 I'm loving this KB mucho.....

Heck I even bought a KORG T Shirt

my vote goes to
1.x50 soundwise (bad keys)tiny control ,fragile knobs)
2.mm6 feature wise,(also 11 ibs -super light),USB to device that play mid files,arranger functions,mega voices,real time knobs .but 32 poly

Bought an SH-201 from George a few months back and have just started using it live last week.
Use it on top of an MS-60 or my B-3, with a GW-7 or Rhodes on my right hand. Really don't know what I'm doing with it yet, but really like the build quality, price and potential.

George tells me it is appropriate for a top synth in real time.

I'll let you know..


R.

Juno D is going for $495 USD - what a steal.