Then during the 3 hour demo this board blew me away with all the things it does that nothing I have ever owned does or did.
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Any elaboration for the needy?

Fran,

I didn't notice anything but good sounds coming from the E80 speakers when I tried it. To be fair though, I probably had it up maybe half way at most, and never really thought to turn it up more and listen at higher levels.

While I appreciate arrangers that have built in speakers for simple jamming, I'm fine either way, and the lack of them on the T2 doesn't bother me at all. More important for me I guess is how something will sound on my live play and home studio systems.

AJ

The styles made for G70 can be played on the E80 without editing and tweaking.

Guys , i hate to disappoint you all..but the Roland arrangers are all Roland...They use the same systems they have used for years..not a hint of Technics design...Sure people move from Korg, Yamaha etc..but bet your bottom dollar..Roland isn't jumping to their operating systems...especially since Roland already has the best now..

Better put a smiley face here...

Gotta agree with you Bill, I have a number of G70 latin styles I use on the T2 and no matter what I find myself using those vs. latin styles on the T.

I guess it's that CD-vs-Live feel regarding those styles huh? When I demoed the T2 I was quite happy with the board. Although the styles were nice they did seem more CD quality rather than live. I just wanted to wrap up the "keybed" and take that home with me--it felt that nice.

Bill glad you're happy with your new board. The E-80's a beast. Post some demos of that thing when you get it.

Squeak

I like the T2 better than any other board I've ever had or played on for key feel. They really got that part right for me Squeak. I do think both the E80 and PA series boards styles sound more alive, though I think I probably like more of the lead instruments better on the T2.

Really, all three are so good that I would easily take one of each.

AJ

Give me that great Live Roland in your face sound anyday vs the compressed sound of the Yamaha's.....some people dont even know the difference.....but that's not their fault.
I just worry about what I personally like.
The E80 is one awesome ax baby!
Not to mention for me Roland make-up tools etc.. are the easiest & most comprehensive EDITING Capabilities of any KB I've played as of yet and that's alot!

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Thank you,
that's great.

best wishes
Rikki

So Donny..what is it...you are trying to say?