How about looking at these new models this way. Just for the sake of argument..., lets say the WK-7500 turns out to sound a lot like the WK-3800. If priced right..., would this be a bad thing?

Based on Casio's current sound set they're using.., I think it's safe to assume these boards are NOT going to sound like crap. What I think so many people are overlooking here are some very important features added to these new models as well.

I would suggest reading the manual. The sequencers in the WK-7500/CTK-7000 are VERY good. There's a lot more to the 16 trk sequencer in these models that you don't see from just looking at the specs. Ya gotta read the manual.

Another thing is the "Pattern Sequencer". Along side the 16 trk sequencer you get full style recording (and not just the mix and match system they've been using).., but the ability to create a style from SCRATCH. Again.., ya gotta read the manual.

Granted the Sampling/Tone W/Wav feature may be gone.., but for Pete's sake AUDIO RECORDING HAS TAKEN ITS PLACE! Casio is now allowing you to record your keyboard performance and audio TOGETHER. Plus the ability to use up to a 32GB card! Again.., read the manual folks

Another thing that shouldn't be overlooked.., THE 9 SLIDERS ARE BACK! One thing that MZ-2000 owners loved (including myself) was the sliders. Casio brought those back. Players now (once again) have instant access to the drawbars.., and the sliders function for other uses OUTSIDE of the drawbar organ mode.

Like it or not.., Casio has upped the game with this new line. There is so much more you can do with these new Casio's that you just can't with competing Yamaha models. Hopefully these models have good sales (which I'd be very surprised if they didn't) because their success would possibly mean Yamaha making some changes in the future to their competing line.

**On a side note.., if the WK-7500/CTK 7000 even sound like my old WK-3500.., I'd snatch one up without question. Shoot.., these new models have everything my old 3500 was missing (and more!)**