No doubt the new Korg PA4X is an awesome arranger with that Korg "live" feel to the sound. This doesn't warrant any other arranger that has factory default DSP effects set a little more higher for the more processed sound to have voices or drum kits sound less real or authentic.

The dry/wet processed sound is totally adjustable for the user and towards what total "feel" you ultimately want. It is totally subjective and the preference of the listener to how they what the music to sound like ( processed verses live ). It wouldn't be fair to simply cut up an arranger because it isn't setup to their overall preferences or style of play or even a more live type sound.

DPS adjustments can easily adjust the overall sound of an arranger or style performance to mimic any acoustic environment, from small room, stage, outdoors, or a full processed sounding CD quality. If any, Yamaha lessened the overall processed sound from the Tyros 4 to Tyros 5, yet not at the default drier level of Korg.

Those comments about Yamaha's SA2 sounding unrealistic is ridiculous. The whole point to the SA2 voices is to accurately mimic the sound and behaviour of the actual instrument with full control of the player. If the processed sound is throwing someone off, then a drier ( live feel) processed sound can be adjusted.

As far as comments that the new PA4X sounding 5 to 10x better than the PA3X is absurd. Any improvements is a bonus, but 1000% better? Does this mean VTS is a thing of the past?

The PA4X is a very impressive arranger and certainly worth the money, if it fits into your needs and budget, but to kick sand into the eyes of other users choices is unwarranted and sometimes over the top.

Marcus