I still say my Audya is the best sounding arranger I've ever heard. Anyone who says Yamaha sounds as good, I just could not disagree more. I have both and the Audya wins and wins big. I hope they get their act together because it is one awesome machine. I have not experienced problems that some report. The rhythm section is key in any band and the Audya blows everybody away with the bass and drums. And fab guitars.