I've removed my lengthy posting about my quirky X4. As I read and re-read my zero response posting over the past couple days, it seemed like I was a new, unproven voice who was dissing an instrument beloved by the BBS regulars (except for maybe Beakybird).

So, let me introduce myself more politely: I've used and loved Soltons (and their Auto Orchestra ancestors) for 21 years. As a guitarist who must trigger diminished and augmented chords with his foot, I've never even considered other manufacturers' units which offer fewer remotely controlled chord tonalities.

So, men and women of the arranger keyboard world, I, too, am very excited about my X series Solton. It's just that, until I figure out its quirks which are making it currently unplayable, I'm feeling frustrated and foolish. I thought my solo giggin' compadres might have a suggestion.

I know I'll find a solution sooner or later. Meantime, I'm just happy to hear all you folks who know each other chat so positively about the "boys in the band." I wouldn't have been able to follow this career without my Soltons.

Jim Henry