I owned the Motif ES7 for a short period and by golly if Yamaha didn't go and make the ES7 almost 2 1/2 lbs. heavier than its predecessor the Motif7 "classic". Weight was one of the main reasons I switched and got a Tyros instead. Don't get me going on the other reasons as to why I got rid of it. Small LCD....... complicated Midi integration... No Loop Crossfade feature..... Whoops! I said I wouldn't go into it. I can just picture it now - two years from now Yamaha will come out with the next generation Motif that has a much bigger LCD and better Midi compatibility/useability and yes, even the Loop Crossfade feature. Plus it will weigh "less" than the current model and even the original model. Now THAT will be the time to get a Motif. But I have to say the sounds on the ES are wonderful. I know, I know, I'm picky but so should we all be before coughing up such large amounts of cash. Don't settle for a glass of milk when you could own the cow. Egads! I'm getting off topic here. Yes, lighter is definitely better.

Best regards,
Mike


[This message has been edited by keybplayer (edited 11-24-2003).]