when it comes to synths (as in synthesizers not workstations) i would get an andromeda. its a real analog synth and its in the same price range as the top end nord.
@blur i dont know what you mean by best type of keyboard. are you looking for a workstation,midi controller,synth etc etc etc???
if you're looking for a workstation try a:
xp60 (i have one)
kurzweil 2600 (you can get the 2600X but thats 20 grand....:dead
yamaha motif (i would recomend the motif 8. the weighted keys feel sooooooooooooo.....sooooooooo...i dont know but they feel good.)
triton (who cares about the model? if you get this synth you will make INSTANT hits..it will make you sound like dre,neptunes,ant banks,khayree,rza,eric sermon and timbaland
)
karma (same sound engine as a triton. this is geared for people who play arpeggios....like me.....or people who simply cant play at all.....)
have fun shopping.
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ps the triton comment was a joke. no keyboard out the box will make you tight. YOU have to be tight.....or practice at it until you are.