Roland RD-2000 EX

The Roland RD-2000 EX is a fantastic stage piano. The acoustic piano sounds are extremely realistic and are warm and full (especially when run in a stereo PA). The weighted piano action would fool most players in a blind test and it is adjustable to your taste. Although I haven't managed to test all of the synth and sample sounds (as there are over a 1000!) there are some excellent presets and enough for most genres. My most used function to date is the transpose function which is excellent for performances or teaching situations where you have a score in a different key than preferred. My only negative points are the lack of a keyboard music stand, but that is quite typical for Roland whose primary concern is stage synths. Also be warned that this a very heavy stage piano but it is built like a tank so I guess it feels like it is a tank! This piano has much more on offer than listed here but I have not tried them all as yet!! I am sure there are other equally stellar choices from other manufactures but Roland's flagship stage piano is a solid choice and investment for your art.