Quote Originally Posted by JohnnyDigital
i would opt for a emu 5000 ultra (in fact i did)

it's a sampler with a load of synth features and software to use from your pc

also very expandable: 128megs of ram and some users have reported using up to 40gigs HDs. Also works with IDE.
even better get a e 6400 seen em go fully loaded for 350-400 quid lately

mine cost 1800 pounds three years ago