Can I get a running conversation going here for a short time? I could use some help. I’m been playing Roland keyboards all my life. I thought I’d buy the G-70 and build a whole new act around it. Went to demo it, spent about 20 hours total, and found I’m not pleased with the sounds (mainly strings, piano and drums) or the dance styles. Played it through headphones, the Roland speakers, and my own EV’s and it never sounds quite right. As far as “ease of use” and design, I’d buy it in a heartbeat. Gorgeous looking too. I’m still considering buying it, but now the E-80 is on the horizon and I need to make a decision on whether to wait until summer. I would like to hear a few comments from you guys if you don’t mind. For now, have any of you actually heard the E-80 live and, if so, do you hear a difference in sounds (the rumor is it contains a different sound engine)? Also, I noticed when I took the reverb off some of the G-70 sounds, they sounded better. Do any of you G-70 owners find it helps when you edit the sound? Does anyone have the phone # for Roland in Italy where they actually make the G-70 and the E-80….NOT the administrative offices? I called them already (Italy) and they couldn’t help me. They said I need to speak to the factory itself. I appreciate any input from some of you professionals that will help me in my decision including personal opinions of the G-70. Let’s face it, after the sound card, carrying case, foot pedals, tax, etc it’s an expensive instrument to gamble on. Thanks in advance for your help.