Of course there are some short comings as there are on all keyboards..Even the G70..

Mo, as you admit you do not use all the features on the E-60..so I can see why you do not care for one touch settings, D-beam etc..

I like the one touch settings when I need to have a quick set up for a particular style/song..

Personally, I use a handful of User programs as keyboard set ups..while changing styles on the fly...same with changing tone...so I don't see a get around problem while performing..I save user programs for just left hand bass/drums and my right hand sounds..with all the proper pedal assignments and insert effects for the proper right hand sounds..This is my power up setting..I also write one with full piano and arranger mode, and another for my regular arranger play..all with correct splits, effects and pedals...

I also find the Music assistant useful for request or just when I am trying to get ideas for the next tune...

I also like /use the D-beam...I use the different sound effects without disturbing my keyboard setting[what I physically am playing]...Especially when I have a funny guess singer sit in ..I will use these effects to give the folks a chuckle..Also for songs like "Love train" I will use the train horn...You mentioned no pads..true[I don't care for them myself]...but the D-beam can do some of this also..I will use chimes, a Scat that follows your chording and other arpeggios etc...all available with the D-beam.

There are a couple button assignments I would have preferred also...one ..a dedicated transpose button like the G70...always available and functional with a single button push...NO sub menu..

Mo, when you use the Roland tap tempos, you are aware you need 4 taps...I see know problems with accuracy on my E-60..

Also your data wheel controls the tempo too, not just your slow/fast buttons...
It also defaults to tempo when not in any edit window..

Overall, I think the E-60 is as Roland use to say a "Superb" board for the money..

Mo, you can't compare the PA2x with the E-60..nearly 3 times the money...and guess what...The piano and Scat are still better on the E....