I've tried to here this on an XP-30 and a JV-2080. I did turn all the FX off because I agree with Fran about that. I just don't hear anything that I dont think is part of the sound. I'm listening on AKG K240DFs and Event BAS 20/20s. (If Roland XG/JV synths have so much noise, so many horrendous timing problems, etc... I'm amazed by the number of Pros that use them. Me - I'm just a hobbyist - and I love my Roland gear in blissful ignorance). Peace. RJ