I think the Prelude is cool keyboard. I especially like its ribbon controller feature. I got a chance to checkout the Prelude at Namm LAST year and was very impressed with its sounds and build quality especially considering it's super budget price. Only important feature missing (for me) is lack of a vocal harmonizer. That said, I'd love to hear a song produced & played entirely in 'arranger mode' on the Roland Prelude. Anybody?