You're right, Stigf. The only way I really learn something is to KNOW how it works and why. The only problem I have with that is that it seems like everytime I sit down and try to read the manual and learn how the XP works...I almost fall asleep! That's why I'm wondering if the video you can buy for the XP is any good. You got any news on this? Oh, and another thing...I'm not very easily offended (unless you tell me I'm ugly or my music sucks... ) and I didn't take your advice as offensive at all. I rather appreciate all the advice everyone on here is giving me.

Questions:

What does PCM stand for? And when you say "understand how the synth works"...how would you define that? Where in the manual would I figure all this out? By reading the whole thing front to back, or is there a specific area I should look for? Last but not least - do I ask enough questions?

Tracey