Help me choose plz Motif 7, 8 or S90ES

[MrJkeys]

Hi guys,

Im in the process of buying a keyboard and just want yall opinions on my options.

Im deciding between the Yamaha Motif(s) ES7; ES8; XS7; XS8 or S90ES (is the S90ES a newer model build from the Motifs?)

I love the nice phat Rhodes sounds these Yamahas give and the Pianos are great. I'm not much into synth yet as I always play lead piano.

Thanks guys, what are your thoughts?

[csedwards2]

if you dont need to sample, or sequence, the S90ES has the sounds you're looking for, but not all that other stuff that makes the board a workstation.

Im all for 8's so (especially since you play main piano), between the es8 and the xs8, the first thing is that $1200-$1500 price difference.

[docjohn]

I have had an xs6 for about 9 months,and i really like the phrases,sampling option and all the other bells and whistles-even though have not used all of them to the fullest.I used to play the 1 st version of the S90 when it came out  in the late 90's.had played an S90 before i got the xs,still think the xs was the better deal.The xs is a BIG piece of change,but how often are you gonna buy a new board? If it were me,if LORD allowed get the XS 7 or 8.At my former church,MOM was considering getting a second xs 6(about 1500 used) and a cheap 88 controller(3-500).That way he had an 88 wtd.,could travel light,and use a 88 note wtd. clavinola  that the church had.He got a deal on a Roland RD700 for $1100 when the new model came out.