Squeak:

Glad to see you are back amongst us again. I am not qualified to comment about your opinion of the 3000 since I don't own one and have not even had the opportunity to demo this highly touted board. I've got to admit that yours was the most negative review of it that I have seen to date but I respect your opinion. (That's why they make Fords and Chevys!) To each his own.

Unfortunately, I'm still using a 2000 and really can't complain about the results I get from it. I just cannot perform a value analysis that justifies spending the bucks to upgrade to a newer unit. Maybe someday in the future we will see a more affordable Yammie line with all the bells and whistles everyone keeps wishing for. Until then, I'm gonna keep hammering away at my old arranger.

I find that the ability to "tweak" styles to achieve sounds that we don't hear much on the radio these days is a tremendous edge. I get lots of comments from professional musicians about how surprised they are to hear just how much sound versatility can be achieved from an arranger.

Welcome back. All my best.

Dave Rice