Synthmeister: I primarily use the PSR2000 for live gigging but I also think it includes all the features needed for composing too. The sounds on all three KBs (VA7, PA80 & PSR2000) are great but I personally favor the PSR2000 particularly for it's great 'live' sounding acoustic sounds (flutes,sax,pedal steel, guitars, etc). For some reason the 2000's seem to sound the most natural and realistic for 'my tastes'. The 2000's styles, though not necessarily as glitzy as some other arrangers, sound great overall and the fill ins transitions work especially well (smooth, no glitches). The PA80 has a great KORG like fresh synthy sound which is great for a more contemporary styles, but I prefer to emulate a more traditional acoustic sound. The VA7 sounds are great too, but I find its touch screen unacceptable as a live performer. I also found the PA80 rather awkward to navigate. I still prefer the Technics KN arranger's chord recognition cababilities over any other arranger (especially for playing jazz type piano changes in full keyboard mode), but the PSR2000 fits the bill for a player who doesn't really on the styles alone and PLAYS the keyboard LIVE as well. AFterall, the auto accomp parts should support your keyboard/vocal performance, not compete with it. I originally purchased the PSR2000 as a backup keyboard to my Technics KN5000, but it surprisingly has become my main board now, at least until I find out what the 'next' Technics keyboard (KN7000?) brings. Synthmeister: I hope this gives you some perspective (at least from where I come from) on all this. - Scott

PS: glad you enjoyed the NAMM pics.