The Yamaha PSR-550AD is packed full of features for both beginners and intermediate musicians. It includes over 700 voices, 32 notes of polyphony, a 3.5-inch disk drive, "to host" port, and a stereo two-way sound system. The integrated 16-track sequencer will encourage any budding composer.

Create your next big hit with Yamaha's PSRGX76AD keyboard. Yamaha provides the basics, including 76 piano-size touch-sensitive keys with education software, 256 voices and 100 AWM rhythm styles. To enhance your hit-making power, it also features a 5-song, 6-track recorder and an exclusive DJ button for instant access to special DJ voices.

Beginner and intermediate musicians will appreciate this keyboard for its trainer functions and 100-song library with play-along music book. The Panasonic SXKC600 includes a built-in 3.5-inch disk drive that enables playback and storage of your own files. With 61 touch-sensitive keys, 150 digitally sampled sounds and 100 rhythm patterns, a novice user will soon sound like a pro.

Practice your drumming skills with the Yamaha DD55AD drum machine. Seven touch-sensitive pads, tempo control, and a hand percussion mode allow for expressive playing and creative control. It features 174 percussion voices, each assignable to any pad, plus stereo speakers with a bass port.