After looking at the manual I have to say that I'm impressed. IMO this new model is a big jump over the current GW-7. I've noticed that the seq isn't up to par with larger workstations (and neither was the GW-7's), but that's really no biggie as the GW has both standard midi and from what I can see the USB now supports full midi. The GW-7's USB is for file transfer only

A software seq will pick up on the internal seq shortcomings. HOWEVER, there is ONE area that made me sit back and say "what the h#&$ Roland". The MFX are only applied to real-time play, and the MFX cannot be recorded within the seq. That's a bummer.

I doubt I'll find one local to try out, so I'll have to wait and see what the preliminary reviews are like. In a nutshell I'd say (if the price is right), this may make a nice add on arranger for a set up. Could be a nice alternative to take on a gig.