surprise, surprise............
after having flogged my Korg PA-80 last month I had my heart set (once more) on the
Ketron SD1plus, but after playing it for a couple of hours I decided it was disappointing after all. Hence I have decided to stick with Korg,notwithstanding their (fairly) poor acoustic piano sound and their arrogant customer support. (by some of them anyway).
What I have heard so far from the new Korg convinces me it is superior to the PA-80, which in itself is a good board really.
Perhaps Roland will spring a surprise on us in April at the Frankfurt Fair, though I doubt it to be good enough to compete with the current top 3 (Korg, Ketron and Yamaha).
I am always amazed by the sales of the Tyros as I regard it to be a home-keyboard more than anyting else, and not one for the professional entertainer out there on the stage. (but then I don't like Yamaha keyboards, never have, never will........)
Ah well, one has to allow each individual his idiosyncracies !
I will have to be patient as regards the new Korg as I have ordered the 61key version with speakers, which should be out in appr. 6 weeks time. Apparently already in heavy demand with the shopkeepers notwithstanding its (very) high price-tag.
As I mentioned on an earlier entry I have a sneaking suspicion many, many more of you will have included this new Korg baby in their set up come this summer.........

regards,
john