help me narrow down my choices of workstations please!

[bowiebolt]

hey guys, im new and barely getting in to this.
so first off, id like some help in finding a pretty good/decent workstation/synthesizer.

now what i would like to do (or try to do? haha) is make some music- this will be my only one so id like to be able to record/make music within the workstation itself. ill want to play hip hop, electro, and 80s ish melodies.

so, here are my options from a local recycler-
-KORG TRITON LE 61
-Korg Trinity Xpro
-Korg X50 61-Key
-Roland Fantom XA
-Yamaha PSR S-500
-Yamaha MM6

they are listed for around 500 each. ive been doing research all day but i figure itll be best to have some opinions from real musicians.
im open to all opinions.

thanks in advance guys

 

[soldierone]

I personally own a Motif and like the sequencer and sounds on it a lot. I lean towards the Yamaha boards, but your best bet would be to toy around with them at the store and see which one has the sounds and layout that works best for you.

 

[Rokket]

I agree with soldierone. The Yamaha boards have come a long way in the last few years. They are getting more powerful and the costs are coming down. That same $500 will get you a lot of bang for your buck.

 

[jimmi]

Used aw4416 and sequence in your lap/desktop. You can pick up an aw4416 in the states for $600. thats ridiculous. they lock tight to computers sync wise and using one for a couple of weeks will teach you a fuck load about audio recording, routing, processing

 

[soldierone]

Used aw4416 and sequence in your lap/desktop. You can pick up an aw4416 in the states for $600. thats ridiculous. they lock tight to computers sync wise and using one for a couple of weeks will teach you a fuck load about audio recording, routing, processing

He's looking at a keyboard workstation as opposed to a recording workstation!

 

[RD423]

Go with the Motif, but if you dont then pick the fantom those need 2 be the only two that you choose between.