best compact synth for around a 1,000

[solitud]

Would a DSI Evolver be a good choice?

No polyphony. This would be a one note trance hit.
Evolver is a great addition to an existing electronic setup but not the one and only synth you need.
Another modern classic you should check out: Clavia Nordlead 2.
One button per function, great layout, easy to operate.

[sequentialsoftshock]

The only decent synth these days that you can get for within $1000 USD that isn't discontinued and that has a good amount of knobs is the plastic GAIA. Sad but true.

Really? I could have swore the Slim Phatty & MoPho keyboard sell new for $799 and the Mono Evolver Keyboard or Little Phatty could easily be found on eBay for $750-850. And that's just the current analogs.

[RD9]

The only decent synth these days that you can get for within $1000 USD that isn't discontinued and that has a good amount of knobs is the plastic GAIA. Sad but true.

Really? I could have swore the Slim Phatty & MoPho keyboard sell new for $799 and the Mono Evolver Keyboard or Little Phatty could easily be found on eBay for $750-850. And that's just the current analogs.

I assumed the OP was looking for a poly VA, based on the Indigo comment... but if we include monos you're absolutely correct. There are quite a few more options sub-1k.

[balma]

It would be like a hot female childrens tv show host fighting an evil super scientist

why do not look to ELEKTRON machine drums????

I'm also getting a new synth on december, and I have my eyes upon them.

With $1000 you can buy a miracle synth