Diki,

All that I am trying to say is that without trying the keyboard in person you have no real clue as to what its weaknesses, strengths, or capabilities are. I would never comment on something I've not used personally because I'd be speaking without knowing anything of it. My opinion is at least based upon use rather than a guess but take it for whatever it's worth to you. I've seen far too many people make comments on an arranger/workstation that they've never used, owned, seen, etc. Listening to a few online demo's does not make one an expert on how and instrument sounds or what it can do.

I've purchased many instruments sight unseen with only recommendations from friends, clients, or other users. Whether or not the instrument will work for me is still an unknown until I try it out in person. I tried the Oasys out extensively before I bought it knowing full well the sequencer and audio recorder was sub par. Korg R&D told me that they were working on an upgrade but if that never materializes then the Oasys is nothing more than a great synth for me. An expensive synth, but a very nice synth, not a workstation studio as it is marketed.

I don't think my comments on the Wersi and Mediastation have been all positive, every instrument has its weakness. The Wersi is definitely in a league all its own but Lionstracs is catching up. I know that in time Domenik will make the Mediastation so powerful only it and the Wersi will be the pinnacle of what's available... until such time that Yamaha, Roland, or Korg want to seriously consider offering an open ended instrument. The Oasys is not as open ended as the Wersi or Lionstracs.

I don't use many canned styles so for me I don't care how many styles an arranger comes with. The Mediastation has lots of factory styles and you can build your own or import others as well if needed. No arranger can claim to have fantastic styles for every genre so I don't judge and instrument based upon that alone. Sound wise the GIGA and Synth sounds of the MS are very good with many GIGA sounds being exceptional. I hate most GM/GS sounds on any arranger but the Lionstracs GM/GS sounds are no worse than those in any other arranger. It all comes down to personal choice, what you like I may hate and vice versa. At least with the Wersi and Lionstracs I can import any sound I need or sample it. In addition I can add VST's if necessary which is a major plus. It all really depends on what you need, that's all.