I've found that the PA80 is like a dry wine or a fine scotch ..... it's an aquired taste. It's not an "out of the box" keyboard. You really need to understand this unit before you can control it. It's clearly aimed at a more technical approach than alot of other brands.
While I DO like simple, easy to understand operation - there is something to be said for deep, in depth, sofisticated editing and setup options.
The PA80 is not as user friendly as the home stuff, but I've found that after having almost ALL of the arrangers out there .... this one has enough for me to build on, and I learn more about it every day.
I've said before that they are ALL missing something "key" to happiness, and that's true. I'm forcing myself to avoid buying anything else till the compromises are minimalized.
The PA80 is lightweight, sounds great, and after you figure out how to "tame" it .... it performs like a true pro keyboard should. It's not for the weak at heart !
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