thanks sqeak_D... man, I checked out that vid on the 808 where the guys chops up that sample and assigns the individual sounds to the pads... freaking awesome! Really makes me want to go out and get the 808 as opposed to the 307, but it is a lot more money. Do you happen to know where I can get a patch/rhythm/pattern list for the 808? I couldn't find it on Roland's site... it doesnt even appear to be in the manual. The sounds and rhythms on the 307 appears to be exactly what I want so I'd want to make sure that the 808 has a similar set. The only reason why I'm a bit concerned is that all of the demos I've heard on the 808 were showing off hip-hop stuff, and I'm mainly interested in the trance/eurodance/techno genres.

Also, does the Xa have the ability to chop up samples in the same manner as the 808? If so, I could get by with the 307 if went with the Xa. And, assuming I don't end up with either the Xa or the 808, can I assume that there is software out there that can accomplish the same thing?

Thanks again for your feedback!

[This message has been edited by GabryRox (edited 02-16-2007).]