Concerning the characteristics, I think the key has already been said ...

To summarize, I would say:
- In this comprehensive range of keyboards (arrangers mid / high end)
- Very good quality of all (sounds, styles, effects, sequencers, ...),
- A fairly complete connectivity (MIDI, audio, pedals, microphone, to host, ...),
- A floppy drive, which is essential on a keyboard of this type.

The only downside: this keyboard is out, I believe in 2001. The current keyboard (the Tyros, in particular) are a little more complete, better sound (it's hard, but yet they get there) and sounds more open (USB). However, they also cost much more!

UTILIZATION

For me, the ergonomics is one of the main qualities of this keyboard:
- All controls are easily accessible,
- The display is clear, comprehensive and broad enough to be read without effort,
- Online help (in French!) And the manual are fairly comprehensive,
- Registration memories are, to my knowledge, the easiest way to save and instantly recall all settings (style, sound, mixing, ...) associated with a piece: for use without moderation!

Whether you are beginner or advanced, ESP 2000 can be used without difficulty:
- Beginners will appreciate the "one touch setting" (with 4 settings per style sounds), the "music finder" (several hundred pre-programmed settings), many demos, the sequencer in "quick check", the display the lyrics and the score, the automatic accompaniment to one or more fingers ...
- The musicians will appreciate the editing (quite simple) sounds very advanced editing styles, and effects sequences, Registration Memory, MIDI settings, the accompaniment in "Pianist", the reader disks, the connection rather complete ...

For me it is flawless!

OVERALL OPINION

For my part, I used it for 5 years with great pleasure, before the change, most recently, for TYROS.
I had several other arrangers before (1 and 2 Technics GEM), I also tried a lot (of Roland, the Korg ...) and I was really amazed by the PSR 2000:
- Sounds are numerous, very expressive and realistic;
- Styles sound very "pro" irrespective of the sequence of chords (which is not the case with all the arrangers), and are really rich (8 accompaniment parts, four variations, three intros, four fill-in, three purposes, a break);
- The sequencer is very comprehensive and allows, in addition, view the score or the lyrics;
- The effects are numerous and of good quality;
- Everything is editable: sounds, styles, sequences, effects, Registration Memory, MIDI settings, mixing, the sensitivity of the keyboard, etc.. ;
- The floppy drive is reliable and quite fast (for a floppy drive ...)
- The amplification is very dynamic and more than enough for home use.

For 700 euros in time, it offers excellent value for money!