Sound module/controller recommendations?

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Member Since: Aug 02, 2005

I do little diddies with primarily guitar (elec and 12 string acoustic), bass and drums. I have some other odd instruments like an old Fender Rhodes elec piano that is a bit finicky and is WAY too noisy. I periodically like to add in a little something different but that Fender Rhodes is a one trick pony.

I am not a keyboard player at all, but use a sequencer to record my Roland VDrums and then sync it to a Vstudio and thus I don't have to commit to drum sounds until the final mix. At any rate, because I already have to run the sequencer, it seems like it would be worth it to add some synth capabilities for pads, etc. That would let me throw in something a little different now and then.

I am looking for recommendations for a sound module and controller, or combined that is in that "sweet spot" in its life cycle where you can round one up on eBay for a good price, but the capabilties and features are still quite good. The controller doesn't have to be full size, in fact a shorty would be nice for space reasons. $500 would be the extreme limit for the moment.

I ran across a Roland XV-5050 on eBay a few weeks ago and it looked like it was in the right ball-park. It sold for like $350 or so. Rack mount would be ideal. I don't know the first thing about sound modules, but I would love something with great audio quality, decent quantity of included sounds and preferrably where new sounds could be added. I don't need cutting edge features, massive sound library storage, etc.

Ideas?

Also, if I do separate module and controller, what kind of controller is a good affordable choice? What kind of expression widgets, parameter tweakers, etc are needed?

Thanks in advance. I'm a total newb in this area. I know enough to ask dumb questions and that's about it.

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