Thanks for explaining that in more detail Fran. I do like the G-70.., but Roland's sound set.., even in their TOTL arranger IMO (although quite good) isn't as "hard" when compared to the PA line.

Whichever TOTL arranger I get.., it will not only be used for more traditional styles.., but I'm going to venture out and do what no one else is doing and use it to create modern styles. Korg's patches IMO have a slightly more edgy sound to them. I'm also needing good quality orchestral patches too. That's one area that Roland IMO has always let ME down. I sold my Roland Fantom X6 because (although it was awesome at modern styles of music) it just failed so terribly at anything orchestral related (I even had my Roland expanded with the Orchestral Board).

What I need is an arranger that has a sound set that has a little bit of a bite. I think Korg's PA line has always had that little extra bite. PLUS one HUGE thing for the PA is that sampler that reads AKAI format!!!!!

I love orchestral music too.., so what I've decided on that end is to go TOTAL SOFTWARE! Some great orchestral software apps out there that make my (now sold) Expanded Roland Fantom X6 look like child's play.

As I look down the spec lists.., and compare features/sounds I have to say that I'm leaning more to the Korg PA2X.

**I will say that I at one time considered the G-70.., but after installing the orchestral board on my X6.., I just knew from there that even if I had bought the G-70 and expanded it with the orchestral board I wouldn't be happy.