Here my 2 cents........The Ketron KB's do have Excellent sounds and capabilities for "RECORDING" in a studio/home etc. But, it's in a "LIVE" situation on stage where the problems lie. Navagtion is crucial and utmost to a Solo KB performer and if there are flaws in the unit it will make your On Stage working life difficult. So yes.. I will agree that "CHOOSING" the right KB "FOR YOU PERSONALY" is critical. Don't listen to anyone, go play them, listen to them, try them with "YOUR SOUND SYSTEM", play it excactly as "YOU" would in whatever situation you perform. THEN make a decision to buy it. I too am gulity and didn't do this with the XD9 Until I was on stage with it which resultied in trading it for another due to my dissatifaction
"FOR MY LIVE PERFORMANCE" Situation ONLY!

"Musician Be Sure"



[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 11-28-2002).]