That's an amazing analogy Gary! And Roland must realize that their Styles will always sound the best on the Keyboard that the Styles were designed for, in this case the G70. But possibly what they don't realize is that the conversion of their G70 Styles to other Keyboards gives other Brand keyboard owners a 'glimpse' of what the G70 is capable of as far as the Styles go. >> That is if the conversions are up to snuff. What it does is spark 'interest' in the "Keyboard" the Styles were created for, again in this case the G70. If the Styles happen to be converted outstandingly then that fuels the interest all the more and for some it could possibly mean selling their present Keyboard and getting the G70. As Tony did regarding his Tyros after listening to the Tyros Styles on his PRO.

Or even supplementing a current keyboard with a G70.

And especially since Roland is really limiting their sales of the G70 by selling them only through independent (mom & pop) retail establishments, that is all the more reason in my opinion for them to allow this additional 'exposure' by allowing the G70 styles to be converted and posted on the Net if people so choose to convert them and post them.

We all realize that a Keyboard is MUCH more than just the Styles. For instance; the G70 has one of the best key action and feel of any Arranger on the planet. Plus it has a plethora of other advanced features and of course a multitude of great sounds. Being able to listen to the G70's Styles on another Brand Keyboard (whatever one that may be), and realizing the potential that they have: could in my opinion, sway many a person to take the plung and get the G70.

But not being able to do so because of Rolands prohibitiveness of not allowing any G70 conversions to be posted on the Net could quite frankly backfire and hinder possible additional sales of it.

Best regards,
Mike

[This message has been edited by keybplayer (edited 03-23-2005).]