Yes, DonM, I know you are a pro, but so were the others who used the product and returned it.

I have also been playing professionally for many years...probably nearly as many as you.

If you think I am hurting this forum by warning people about a product that has been tried and found unsatisfactory by several forum members, plus three more that I met personally, you definitely are entitled to your opinion, but I do not agree with you.

I think it is important to make people aware of a purchase that may or may not be in their best interest. However, unlike you, I'm not prepared to scurry away every time someone disagrees with me, or has a different opinion.

I am glad Roland will allegedly fix the piano mode...and well they should "for free". They screwed it up. It worked okay until the new OS was loaded...I'd be very wary of any further upgrades, but, hey, thankfully, I don't own one.

Yes, someone asked for opinions about the BK-7M and I gave mine, based on what I term, very reliable sources.

You know, it wasn't that long ago that you were recommending that someone buy a keyboard (rather than renting, or shipping their own) and then use it for gigging, and then return it to the dealer for refund, forcing the dealer to sell the item as B-Stock, and all with the express intention of never keeping it in the first place.

I didn't want to bring that up, but since you are continually pointing the finger at me, I feel it is necessary for me to let you know it would do well for you to check the three that are pointing back at you.

So who is actually hurting the forum?

Personally, I think it was at that point that you stopped caring, because I really thought it was out of character for you, and I was quite surprised to see you post such a suggestion.

So, my opinion still stands regarding the BK-7M...it's buyer beware, or buyer be wary, whatever works best.

Ian