I think open architecture synths is a good trend irregardless of whether the eKo is a commercial success or not. Running a rock solid OS with known hardware such as the eKo is much easier than the desktop PC market where all sorts of unknown hardware and device drivers can be installed increasing the odds of problems arising. Whether Microsoft Windows is up to the task of running a realtime performance keyboard is something that time will tell. I don't personally have huge confidence in Microsoft software and OS even though I use it on a daily basis at work and home. This is probably the reason I have reserved feelings. I have seen all variations of Windows crash running nothing but Microsoft apps including Win 2000. But the hardware is now up to the job if the OS can support it. It is time we get to build up our own custom keyboard setups using software modules.