Originally Posted By: Mikem
Thanks for answering the question, Rosetree. So basically, getting the Integra-7 is better, as far as having more (and better) sounds.


The "more" is not so important, but the "better" makes the crucial difference. If you go back to my TV music example from yesterday, in the Soundcloud description I link to my newer version from last night. Listen to how much more real the strings sound now - I replaced the SN-A strings with a full section from SRX 04.
This makes me a bit sad about Roland - after 2005 they haven't developed any orchestral sounds that really fascinate me.
In that sense I fully agree to you that the Jupiter 80 can't compete with the Montage, even if it probably has a few advantages when using the physical modeling of some sounds like trumpet.