GIGA sounds play just fine on the Lionstracs and you don't even need GIGA software to do so, just GIGA sound files. These sounds play back with the Linuxsampler and once the sound files are loaded onto the Mediastations hard drive, you simply route the sounds to patches under Linuxsampler then store them. Once its all setup selecting sounds is as simple as pushing the respective sound buttons.

I've not had a single crash with the Mediastation and so far it seems to be quite reliable. Lionstracs has programmers who are constantly putting the MS-76 through its paces, fixing bugs, and adding new features so when that new software becomes available, you simply download it and load it into the Mediastation. The biggest benefit of Lionstracs is that they actually listen to what the customer says, what a concept! If you think of a feature that is missing and it can be implemented, chances are Lionstracs will make it happen! Some new features they have coming out will blow your mind.

Carrying the Mediastation X-76 around isn't like carrying a PSR-3000 that's for sure! The Mediastation weighs quite a bit because its built out of steel and the music keyboard isn't some cheap flimsy one, its a nice feeling semi weighted action. These things all add to the weight so if you aren't into lugging around a heavy keyboard, the Mediastation isn't for you. The Mediastation is lighter than my Wersi Abacus though.