Soundcheck

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Speaking of Nick Rhodes...

His preference for the Roland series of keyboard synthesizers is featured in this edition of Soundcheck.

Consider the Roland GO:KEYS Music Creation Keyboard Synthesizer -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--ROLGOKEYS
$319.99 OR 8 Payments of $40

Details -

Acts as a keyboard and as a synthesizer

Battery powered (6 AA)

500+ sounds

600+ looped phrases

DJ-style effects

Bluetooth connection

...and so much more!

zZounds recommends the Roland GO:KEYS Music Creation Keyboard Synthesizer for novice to beginner level - "no experience...no problem..."

If you aspire to being the next "say hello to the controller," start with the Roland GO:KEYS Music Creation Keyboard Synthesizer.  The investment will be worth your end goal.