Danny, I agree with you....once you use the large high quality samples it is hard to go back to the workstation or arranger keyboards. The only thing they have is a better control surface. It is not an insurmountable issue. I have gotten used to controling my software based system.

Esh, I think you are on the right track especially for live performances.

Rikki, I think you should completely convert over to software based system and a dumb (no sounds or effects) controller keyboard. There are so many very high quality pianos samples out there. Besides using modern math 'if you have a lot and you spend a little you still have a lot'. Rikki the world is your crucible to mix all the best ingredients....

[This message has been edited by Frank L. Rosenthal (edited 11-02-2005).]