Well! what an interesting read.
Why do I love my KN7000 keyboard?
The list is endless - hence I have TWO.... but the main reasons are 1)"User Friendly" and 2)the "SD Card" which is a great way to carry and transfer so many patterns and styles to other KNs - something you cannot do with a built-in hard drive.
What do I dislike about the KN7?
1) the Panel Memory 'wheel'. At least, it could have been placed on the lefthand side of the KB and at best, I think it would have been better to have a straight line of buttons as on the previous KNs. When a Foot Controller isn't connected, to change PMs I find my right hand is usually busy so have to use my lefthand which can be difficult particularly with very fast numbers, whereas the 'chord hold/pad/fill-ins' will keep the rhythm going leaving your left hand free for a quick change.
However, these small 'niggles' pale in comparison to the endless pleasure I get from playing my KN7000 and I certainly do not intend to change until something better comes along.
Audrey