Well, it looks like they're gonna strike out with the DisCover5. I've only checked their Discover website www.discover5.com but what I see looks like a machine with no audience. I bet you'll be able to pick one up soon for less than $1000. The G1000 was really a good machine and the VA7 seems to have too many difficult-to-reach menus. Yes, Roland needs a blockbuster arranger. I hope they don't go the Tyros route with separate/matching speakers and stand. Make a good arranger and the players will do the rest, ala 9000Pro. I have a PSR2000 and love it except for its cheesy cabinet and name. I want more 'play-it-live' features as opposed to fancy bells and whistles. I want to go back to Roland, but not until something is better than the competition. We need an arranger that's not made to sit next to the stereo and TV, but next to the PA system. GET RID OF THE PHANTOMS AND VS!!!

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Cass Pawlowski
Detroit, MI
PSR2000, Roland SC88
Cakewalk, Sonar, Power Tracks, BIAB