Hi Dick,

I completely concur with Bob Hendershot on all counts. The HD-AE5000 hard drive price is steep but once you have it you won't know how you ever lived without it. Yes, the installation is an easy 'snap' too.

Dick, I think the HD-AE5000 hard drive is certainly 'worth' the money and trouble considering the added value of being able to categorize/store (by artist, song type or whatever method you setup) and then load any of your songs almost instantly (2-3 sec). Other HD-AE5000 features include loading by number or loading songs (such as a complete performance set) in succession (file load script). With the Keysoft Service optional software called 'Tech Manager' you can backup all your hard drive data as well as edit and move/group your songs to specific areas of the hard drive. You can also output the bass/drums to an independent audio output for even more realistic sound.
 
- Scott