I have the Akai 4000s with Patchman's sounds and love it! I use EVI fingerings (brass) and have a pair of Roland CM-30s to play through. I use to have the USB model and traded it in on the 4000s. You don't have to hook up to a computer, all the sounds are on-board. Just plug into an amp or PA and you're good to go. There's a learning curve, as with any instrument. I got used to the 4000s quickly. I use BIAB for accompaniment. Later, Ray


Asus Q500A i7 Win 10 64 bit 8GB ram 750 HD 15.5" touch screen, BIAB 2017, Casio PX 5s, Xw P1, Center Point Stereo SS V3 and EWI 4000s.