mango,
Not eveyone ditched the PA. I know a number of PA80 users deserted the ranks when the Tyros came out about a year ago. Now Korg has release the PA1X - the upgrade to the PA80 - and those with GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) will no doubt need one of them when they're available stateside.

I don't think you bought an obselete unit, in fact mine's very much alive and kicking !! While Donm let his go because of what he calls 'primitive' intro's etc. (when compared to other units on market), Korg styles have generally been the best out there. Sure, the Tyros set another style benchmark, but Yammy had over two years to perfect their stlyes before the release of the Tyros - most of which appear to have been based on Korg's anyway (oops, better be careful I don't get flamed here for that remark LOL !)

In short, if you did your homework before you bought the PA80, then you've got what you wanted. It's a great unit. As Tomcat said, ther's a ton of stuff on IA - altho' the forum ain't been terribly active lately.

There ARE other arrangers out there... many folks here dislike (HATE?) the PA80 (and Korg) for a variety of reasons, and many are VERY pro-Yammaha, Ketron or Roland. IMHO, it boils down to whether you are happy with what you have. Much has been discussed here on the relative benefits of each, and to some there are no gray areas - it's black or white! If you like the PA80, stick with it (as I have). If not, check out the other units on the market, and be prepared to drop the better part of an extra $1000 to 'upgrade' while doing so. LOL !!

Regards,
Steve

[This message has been edited by S0C9 (edited 11-29-2003).]