No direct disk play isn't a problme for me. I don't play live anymore. I did try the PSR-2000, and liked it very much. There were a few issues I had with the particular unit I bought though (check past posts). I'd still buy a PSR-2000. However it would have to be from a member of the Zone who has been here and established themselves. That's why I bought the first one. I would also have to get a 2000 for around the same price I paid for the first.

Squeak
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GEAR: Yamaha MOXF-6, Casio MZX-500, Roland Juno-Di, M-Audio Venom, Roland RS-70, Yamaha PSR S700, M-Audio Axiom Pro-61 (Midi Controller). SOFTWARE: Mixcraft-7, PowerTracks Pro Audio 2013, Beat Thang Virtual, Dimension Le.