if you are planning on doing any live gigs with hardware i seriously recommend the rm1x as a midi sequencer, 480PPQN is very good and teh clock source is nicely stable.

the only downside is the one midi out, the drums arent that bad they just need a bit of taming. Why not keep it in your living room and write patterns away from your studio. there is definately something to be said for a one device setup, getting around it is quick, and you dont have to think about anything else.

BTW - that "dear sir" thing is most definately a scam. If they send you a cheque it will appear to clear, you will then find that 8weeks or there about down the line the bank will withdraw the funds from your account due to "a bad cheque." STEER WELL CLEAR