I hear you Fran, and agree with a lot of it, but nothing sounds more "live" than Audya, if that were the sole factor to consider. Which it isn't.
DonM
Don, I wanted to mention...the Audya drums , bass and guitar excell, because they are audio loops played by professionals....if we compare the so called "midi" drums , bass, and guitar..they are average at best, and personally I think Roland drums outshine both the Ketron and Korg in this department...