You're right, bucho, the GW-8 is a marvelous instrument...so much so, that I very nearly bought one.

It's still on my list, but I'm not getting it until they add style assembly to the OS...if that is actually possible.

Most of the opinions on this site about gear come from knowledgeable people..there are a few who just like to bash for no reason, but they are in the minority.

Some own only Roland and believe they are the only way, some own Yamaha or Korg, and think that as well.

I use what I like...if a Roland (or Korg) keyboard can add to my playing enjoyment, I will get one.

Since there are no new MOTL and TOTL Roland arrangers being made, I'm stuck with the Prelude/GW-8 as my only choice (unless I buy second hand), and, as I said above, I won't buy one until it does what I need it to do, which is be able to create/assemble styles on-board the instrument itself.

In regards to the "infamous Audya"...the more people complain about it, and discuss it's shortcomings on this site, the quicker Ketron will perform the fixes, as no manufacturer wants bad publicity.

Congratulations on your new instrument, and welcome to the forum.

Ian