I figured it was before you got into the EQ.I talked to a few friends here in Canada,and they said the same thing about the EQ making a big difference.
I'd love to have aftertouch on the 3k,and even considered a controller with 76 keys,but it would be too much of a hassle with portability.
Hopefully the new 3*** will have aftertouch...which is strongly rumored...it may even use the old Tyros keybed.