Mike ,
Most of my customers like the fact that when using the 4 outs ...it is dry . Many prefer to do there own mix,, especially in studio application . So that could be a PRO or a CON IMO. Did you ask the person you bought your SD1 from about the 4 outs ?
It's never been a secret !
Indian drum kits ....this may be valid . However , I can't remember seeing a product with Indian drum kits . Can you please tell me which keyboard you played these kits ? I would like to check it out .
In Korea , designing your own drum kit via the user kits is one way to accomplish Ethnic type drums . There is oriental sounds and styles available for the X1 series . I am certain that SD1 ethnic styles will be available ! One SD1 strong point are the drums .
I can not help you with the sound editing features you say are a problem . I haven't had a customer really having to get into sound editing like what you describe .
If Sandro was willing to implement rootless chords ( ask Scott Yee) , than there is a chance he will look at this in the future !
Is there anything you really like about the keyboard ? dano
Ps...I do not want to sound defensive my friend !