The problem with Korg is not the sounds,hardware.(It never was).Or sequencer,sound editing,SMF playback etc.all are great.

The problem is over orchestrated styles/fills for a everyday arranger use.If PA 800 has the same styles as PA1x,I doubt that most western arranger giggers(not home players) would use it as an arranger.(all would go for PSR or T after gigging with PA 80 or pa1x,it's extremely common,-even after PAX having pads that play loops).BUT the selling point of KORG would be due to it's sounds,other non arranger functionality,weight,hardware,quality VH,etc.
The same reason that non mideast arranger users would go for other brands for arranger only KB.

PA 1x (and 800)built in sounds are 80% similar to pa80/50.

KORG needs a good style team for western styles.Or they should sell all YAMMY styles professionally tuned by KORG/YAM team.

It's a true all in one KB which is a little weak on arranger side.WHEN will they change same old PA80 layout that you need to press shift/a-b button to change the style or sound?OS (also styles) must be reworked.
KB with potential is always killed by design team(their proven hit triton sound board with same edit power is inside).BUT if you want to sell it as an arranger,STYLES,FILLS AND OS are the MAJOR selling factors.(take a lesson from 3K or 90's Rolands.)



[This message has been edited by jamman (edited 10-26-2006).]