I can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually agree with Donny . I believe pianist and other strictly acoustical players, possess a totally different mindset than those who play instruments driven by technology. Even if one upgrades the quality of the acoustic (or near-acoustic) instrument, there is still no new OS to learn, navigation systems to master, MANUALS TO READ (excluding us 'Osmosis' guys). As long as technology continues to grow stronger, faster, and cheaper, major advances in synth and arranger technology will continue to produce amazing new products at ever-shortening intervals. This will continue until we produce the ultimate instrument.....the one-touch MP3 player. So keep that index finger warmed up, guys and girls, it's coming.

chas