bbc: many thanks for taking the time to perform the chord recognition test. It appears the only hangup preventing me from considering a G70 (or any other Roland arranger) now is Roland's chord recognition of those specific chord voicings:

Here is how Yamaha, Technics, & Ketron, and soon to follow: Korg, 'more accurately' & 'more fittingly' recognizes these chords played:

Left hand chords (split mode):

F1 - C2 - E2: Dm9
F1 - B1 - E2: G13
E1 - A1 - D2: C69
F1 - G1 - Bb1 - D2: Gm7
E1 - Bb1 - D2: C9
E1 - F1 - A1- C2: FMaj7


Two Hand Chord (Full keyboard mode):
(left hand: Eb1 - A1 - D2) (right hand: G2 - C3 - F3): F13

I hoping that, with Chris Halon now at the helm as Roland product manager (formerly product specialist for Technics arrangers, of which have always included root jazz chord recognition) might influence Roland to add this on the G70 as well.

George, perhaps if Chris Halon (or other Roland rep) visits your store, you can go explain my request to them, or have them contact me directly. This feature is really 'THAT' important to pro players, and as a leading manufacterer of arrangers, it's time Roland finally 'comes on board' with this.

Thanks in advance,

Scott