Thanks cgiles - that's a VERY honest opinion of your own board - just what I need!

Can either you or Spalding tell me if the PAX has velocity switching on it's samples (drums etc) - sorry for the basic question.

I have become used to the terrific V-drums on my VA-7, and (being a formally trained drummer since the age of 11) I can tell you they are (still) the most realistic drums in terms of sampling and dynamics I've heard.

It's really now betwen the PAX-1 and the G-70......

Anyone else?

(What a bunch of helpful responses so far!)

I'm trembling in anticipation of Fran's opinion (lol)....