It's nice to see players happy with the status quo...there are lots of Tyros 1/2/3 and Korg PA1/2 users that feel the same way.

If we are to peek a little deeper into the above postings by experienced Roland users and aficionados, we might learn that one can pick up a second hand G-70 or E-80 (or keep the one they already own), and, aside from the excessive weight and bulk, have an instrument would offer the player mostly everything (and perhaps more in some cases) available on Roland's current offerings...except perhaps, a warranty.

Cool!

Why not re-introduce the G-70 (on which R&D is already paid for) with the new features present on the BK-5/7M (R&D also paid for) and be right up to Roland's current arranger technology standards, but, because of the aforementioned paid R&D, be able to offer it at a much reduced price, and have a much needed (according to some SZ'ers) and very competitive (actually, it would have no competition), 76-note arranger in the higher portion of the MOTL range?

Ian