Chris:
In partial response to your questions, I'd like to see style programmers continue to approximate what a live or real band/combo sounds like, i.e., tasteful riffs, licks, that really compliment that style. Maybe like what one hears on recordings. To me, each generation of boards shows improvements. The big band, jazz, older rock/pop styles which I use a lot are much improved. However, there's probably half the styles on my board that's never used. I'm still looking for a realistic western swing style that convincingly demonstrates the steel guitar, twin fiddles, comping guitar, etc. characteristic of that style. Otherwise, I'm pretty well pleased with what I've got.