Jerry, I did get a chance with Dave[Gem rep], we covered a lot of features, and it is a great instrument..I am sure it is a good "live" instrument, but takes time to get use to it[as all instruments]..

What I like about the G1000, easy access to thousands of styles[immediately loaded on the downbeat of the next measure in real time.Thousands of SMF's with easy search features, and they can be linked with performances[allowing you the set up of sounds and style if you decide to switch from a SMF to style play].
Quick edits of SMF in real time, and easily saved..
And most important , 76 great feeling keys that hold up gig after gig after gig..