One thing I think you should all keep in mind is that this is NOT a Korg US product. The PA series - all versions - are designed, produced and built by Korg Italy !! Italy is - based on my dealings with them and the PA80 - not in the slightest bit interested in customer service or suppport. They seldom are involved in user groups or forums and posts of an 'official' nature NEVER happen !! What little info one gets is from 'people associated with the product' - as individuals and in an unnofficial capacity. They'll do it when they get around to it !! Sure they've released a few OS upgrades for the PA80, but that was over a 2 year period. I happen to like the PA80, but then I've also done a lot of work for and with the PA80 users over the last couple of years converting programs, styles etc. BTW - I don't use it much any more either !!

I would tend to believe that Korg Italy ain't the best at releasing this stuff. In a way it's a shame that Jerry and Korg US gets the bad rap for something they really have little control over - as I found jerry to be pretty darn reasonable !!

I would think that the PA1X will be a pretty decent machine - EVENTAALLY !! So, my advice, FWIW would be like applex says, "ssve your money" for the time being. Wait for the price to drop and the support to be there !!

Let Jerry K, tell you when you should try to buy in the US. Happy Holidays to all !!

Regards,
Steve

[This message has been edited by S0C9 (edited 12-20-2003).]