Uncle Dave, I've read thru your post briefly.

1-I always load my basic program when I start my keyboard. It's where I begin everything I create.

2-My best guess on string/violins, is reverb as Bill said, but I found that I must create what I am looking for on the KN7000. The good part is, that it is capable to do just about all that I want. Go to sound edit and play with the Attack and the decay.

3-You're right about the SD card being a bit of a problem, but like most things once learned they're simple.

4-No help on play backs.(yet)

Important-----
I failed trying to use the Tyros in the same maner as I do the Kn7. You need time with this new keyboard, you have been a Yamaha man, if you push it you will be unhappy.

Ways I Can Help
1-I'll mail you a copy of some of my setups.They will give you a general knowledge of how I use the keyboard on the job. Bear in mind we come from different backgrounds.
2-Some of my instrument sounds
3-And a uncompleted copy of my drum edit, which I use a great deal for dancers, and a few pads, they add so much.

Will this be what you are looking for? Maybe not, but it will give you start, a closer picture of how the KN7 can be used.

Other than some playback problems, I have yet to have a problem that I could not solve with this keyboard. Time is needed.

I'll get the info out shortly, John C.