The MS2000 is really cool...but you have to get past the presets. A lot of the sounds have that rave/trance quality that you don't want, but it can do some really wild stuff too. Being a VA synth, it sounds like a VA, but it has a grit and bite to it that I love.
With all the controls on it, the MS begs you to create new and exciting sounds, and if you don't...shame on you.
The patching capabilities on it are somewhat like a modular and you can do lots of cool stuff with it.
The sequencer is cool although we don't use it too much...have other sequencers for that. But it can be used to do more things than just sequence notes. When/if you get it, spend time with it. Go through the manual...you'll be poundin' out the music in no time.