Hi
ditto for most of the above.
Some of the functions like vocalizer & mp3 I can't comment on because I probably won't use them & haven't tried them.
For me , the pads are a great feature. They can add variety to a style. They can be added as additional instrument tracks, or I can mute a style track ( or 2 etc) & use a pad instead for a simple style..
The pads can also be triggered by the EC5 Pedal board.
Lots of pad creation functions onboard, including, smf to pad, style to pad & pad to pad. Plus event list editing.
Also theres lots of style editing functions onboard.

best wishes
Rikki