I have an Alpha Juno 2, which is exactly the same as an Alpha 1 except it has more keys and after-touch (although the Alpha will receive aftertouch, just the keyboard won't transmit).
They are really cheap here in Japan so you could be getting a bargin, but as Jase said, you should really look at it first. I can't remember now how much I paid for my Alpha2 - i think about 8000 o 9000 yen. I remeber it was about $100 ausi.
Editing on them is a prick, but you can buy the PG-300 programmer which gives you hands on control over every parametre. I use a software editor (Same editor for the 1 and 2) and it works great.
The sound of it is pretty good. The original hoover bass came from one of these things (that may not mean much to you though. hehe). I use mine for bass mainly, but I have used it for some leads too, by using the chord button - similar to old style rave leads.
Anyway, take a look at it 1st. At that price it's definitely worth a look.
