The VA's sounds are markedly newer and a lot better than the g-800 - 1000
Plus the VA has other features like a touch screen for faster operation.
But I would say it's a lot superior to the G-1000 for sounds...can't go wrong with the VA ,I would say. It's the newer Roland arranger keyboard after the G-70 etc. Second or third generation of sounds. I don't know much about the G-1000,but I'd go for the VA. Guitar sounds,sax etc are really top quality. The sunds of the G-1000 are outdated in comparison,although the g1000 might well be a nice arranger workstation too

[This message has been edited by santantoni (edited 01-08-2007).]