I purchased a Roland Prelude version2 ..two months ago..and I feel as you ..The Prelude competes with boards twice the price...

I should also write a follow up to my "first impression" comments, a while back..
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Preluded/reviews/

[This message has been edited by Fran Carango (edited 12-03-2009).]