AJ, thanks for your efforts..

I agree with your first opinions SGM180 is the best..On your second opinion I am inclined to pick the SGM180 over the PA80..

I also tried the SGM180 , but I thought the G1000 was better...
The SGM180 was better than my other soft synths though..

Overall, I think the G1000 wins easily...The Tyros2, I would place after all but the Motif[I thought it was poor]..

BTW..your test also confirms "newer is not always better" .

A 6year old MZ2000
a 5 year old PA80


[This message has been edited by Fran Carango (edited 05-15-2006).]