Korg have just added the guitar mode (similar to the roland G70) to the PA800 and i am told it will be cascaded back to the PA1X. Just another example of Korgs long term investment and developement in their product range and therefore continued support to its loyal client base. Once again my instrument is going to be updated and made more valuable to me than when i first purchased it FOR FREE. Kind of weakens the debate concerning open and closed systems just a bit ......