Hi BN,

I definitely agree with you that the sounds must come first. That is part of the point I was making. Most all of the brands out there sound good. Sure each has there own strengths and weaknesses, but they are all useable.

As for sounds, an advantage of the Genesys is in its true programmable synth capabilities that far exceed what other arranger instruments offer. If you can't find the sound you are looking for in the existing presets, the ability exists to create entirely new sounds that have nothing to do with the original sounds.

Most of the time however, using the Quick Edit Sound mode suffices to make easy edits to existing sounds so they are more to your liking. I.E. mellow out or brighten a piano sound, increase or decrease the key release time, etc.

Once an edit has been made, there are several different ways to store and recall the new sounds/set-ups to make the instrument comfortable to use and play for most anyone.

BTW- I hope you realize I wasn't trying to cut down anyone here in my comments about the pros on the forums. Just making an observation and pointing out that it might be worth checking out a product that can set you apart from the crowd.

As for the other features, they are very important. The more variety you can offer your clients, the more special you become to them. Features=Variety. This of course is not to say that talent doesn't enter into the equation.

Best Regards,

Dave