The DSS-1 is remarkably easy to program, in spite of that little LCD display. Of course there's always a learning curve tailored to the user's level of experience with keyboard patch and sound editing; i managed to figure out this beast within a few evenings. I believe the DSS is a capable machine, able to hold it's own in the company of the latest digital samplers on the market- all kinds of wave editing, keyboard splits, onboard effects and variable sample rates combine for sound that is remarkably clean and true to original (for a 12 bit sampler). Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine.