Absolutely agree with you there, Spalding 4. One of the chief reasons I've held on to my i30 for so long is the nine sliders and associated play/mute buttons.

If Korg ever comes out with a 'Pa800 Mk.II', or whatever, with nine sliders, it'll get my vote. Look at all the negativity Korg got by dropping the sliders when they brought out the Pa80, etc. I don't think it was any coincidence that they reintroduced them on the Pa1X, Pa1XPro, and I must say I was surprised when they reduced the number of sliders with the introduction of the Pa800.

That said, it may have been a deliberate move on their part in order to bring back nine sliders on a future 'Pa800 Mk.II', or whatever. How's that for optimism - are you listening Mr. Trammanoni?

[This message has been edited by renig (edited 09-11-2007).]