The Media Station IS capable of much more than any other workstation, achievable in rather different and remarkable ways. I can see that and I haven't even touched it yet.

It may be a bit simplistic, but feasible nonetheless..... but come up with an idea for a software improvement, find a Linux developer (of which there are millions), throw in bit of testing and refinement, and hey presto! you have just upgraded your keyboard..

There are no corporate boards to approve this or that expenditure or this or that bit of a software upgrade or whether this year's budget does or does not allow for any additions.

No being forced to buy more hardware for an update/enhancement when simple software refinements will do the job.

There is no being forced to live with someone else's idea of what you should have on YOUR keyboard, it goes on and on.

I am looking outside the square on this, and I find I am liking the view.

If others cannot see the potential, as far as I am concerned, and with the greatest respect for their choices, it will be their loss, not mine.

The potential of this keyboard and its "concept" is unlimited and I predict will be exponential in growth.

I believe it's got less to do with musical ABILITY per se, and much more to do with musical CREATIVITY and finally having the chance to develop your own instrument for your own purpose.

Onward we go.

Dennis

PS: By the way Ron, thank-you for your kind words and encouragement. I must admit to being a deeper shade of red when I read them, but it was appreciated though. D