Snyth/Soundmodule - Strings etc

[SuperJunior]

I need a synth or sound module for string and piano sounds, the kind you here in power metal and synth metal bands. All they seem to use it Tritons tho. I'm looking for these sounds in a cheaper format. Any good suggestions? Reproductions of pianos and whatever dont have to be exact, just recordable.

Cheers!
Joe

 

[SuperJunior]

Ok, just checked out the Yamaha DGX200, sounds pretty good does anyone have any experience with this thing?

Cheers

 

[Hi_D_Ho_Man]

I like the Roland XV5050-$800 -expanbdable by 2 SRX cards

If u got the dough the fantom xr- $1350-expanbdable by 6 SRX cards

 

[lumbago]

Roland XV-2020 - use the "Bright Piano" patch and the "XV strings".

 

[SuperJunior]

XV2020 or 5050 with a midi controller yea?
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll need to check these out s/h tho!

Any others?

Cheers
Joe

 

[Agent47]

I'll second that: My XV5050 rocks.

 

[Roy/Keys]

synth/soundmodule

Korg m-1 is still the best bang for your buck !! (if you can find one)