1) Mike, I have been reading about the VR-760 for a couple months now and had a chance to play one this past Saturday. I agree, WOW! This is the first Roland board in a long time that has the elements most non-arranger keyboardists are looking for. The drawbars were great, the pianos were typical killer Roland and the synth section was just amazing. I'm working on a scheme to get one soon - probably gotta sell my Kurz Mark 5 to do so.

2)Squeak, I agree that using the multi-pads was not what I had in mind. How many times have you played a three-chord song and wanted to just loop those chords so you could wail on a piano or organ solo? That's what I mean! I'd be happy if the loop was only 4-8 measures, as long as it was simple to do - LIVE. The VR-760 may be my answer, esp. if I can slave the clock to/from the 2k. Back to the net for more research. Hope some Roland, Korg or Yamaha R&D people see this thread, 'cuz I really think more arranger players would LOVE a simple to use, down and dirty LOOP SEQUENCER. Play & record it LIVE and let it LOOP until you shut it off.

3) Fran & KN, Please explain how the Roland and Technics loop recorders works.



[This message has been edited by cassp (edited 05-27-2003).]