Which Multi-purpose Sound Module Should I Buy ?, Proteus 2000 vs. Motif Rack vs. ... ? Options

[MadChemist]

Hi everybody,
I'm currently bulding up by own small studio, and the next thing I plan to purchase is a multi-purpose/general-purpose sound module.
My main field of operation (so to speak) is Hip-Hop/R&B but I also tend a bit towards jazz and classic music. Of course additional capabilities, like house- and dance-sounds won't hurt either.

I already took a look at the Proteus 2000 and the Motif Rack, and both seem to sound great, but I'm not so experienced with sythesizers, so I don't really know which features and sounds are important and useful and which aren't. Or are there any other comparable modules in the 800 - 1500 Euro price range ?

As already said, this will be my first sythesizer ever, and my only one for at least one year. I'd really appreciate some recommendations and experiences that would help me find a suitable module.

Thanks in advance
MadChemist