Spalding,

You are assuming that EVERYONE will be loading those audio drum files, which is not the case. But, if a pro-performer were to load them, don't you think they would do this during the setup procedure, or during a break?

I'm playing every Wednesday afternoon and early evening to what I now refer to as the "Young-Drunk Set," folks that make the rounds of the Tiki Bar Happy Hours, which all seem to last 3 to 4 hours at the very least. I'm still pounding on that old PSR-3000 and keep the place rockin' with relatively young folks and some oldsters that tend to interact with them.

Now, when I get back to Maryland, I'll be back to the Nursing Home Set, which includes assisted living centers, retirement communities, and nursing homes. Hey, that's where the money is.

On occasion, I fill in for a friend at an Italian Restaurant, but again, these are somewhat older folks that love to party and dance. I could continue using the 3000, but to be quite honest, I'm really looking forward to getting a new S-950 and utilizing some of the newer features, and hearing the new sounds. So, while many forum members claim that Yamaha mainly targets the Home Player, I believe that Yamaha is targeting a much wider and more diverse audience that includes home players and pros alike. Just a guess, though, because no one other than Yamaha really knows.

Gary