Hello Rikki,
"Interesting, the fact that the DGX305/505 only has midi thru usb, not the original midi sockets. Must have to be connected via a computer or something?? They didn't happen to mention how to do it ( haahaa)"

Yes, that was the problem and the solution is: the Yamaha UX16 USB interface.

Now, I haven't tried it but that is what customer support told me.

If it's true then you could turn even a PSR2100 into a 76 key board with smartmedia and performace assistance. The DGX just boosted its 32 max poly notes by serveral factors.

With a laptop and OMB fake sheets, styles, midi, etc. would be ready to go.

And of course as you said:

"Actually full keyboard mode is the only way I play when I use piano as my melody voice ( which is most of the time, (pianist at heart if not in ability)."

Now that would be something since it's exactly the way I would want to play if given a choice.

Floyd

PS I'm going to have a look at OMB. I like the set up you have used. Thanks