Oh, and you remember the classic definition of insanity...?

Doing the same thing, over and over again, expecting a different result each time you do it

I'm cheering I gave up also the 1st time around on the 800, but sure was glad to revisit, because I knew deep down it was something special. Every other board I dumped - no looking back!

The style situation on the 800 suits me well, for sure. I am trying to use just about every style in that board - they are all THAT GOOD. Other boards might be able to cover more ground, but they ALL SOUND THE SAME...that is my contention.

Anyway, I'm just happy I've zoned in like you and a few others and can keep growing, instead of being in constant turmoil.

Maybe I just perform so much hence the boredom more then the KB itself.
Honestly I now have acquired a Roland E60 from Fran to have a NO PRESSURE Audition for a week or so......all my G70 knowledge is coming back to me as we speak. Its really wonderful unit to play IF YOU TAKE THE TIME TO DIG INTO IT (again ) & make it your own.
Its a refreshing change mentally & musically.

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 10-13-2008).]

You sure know how to throw curveballs

I must have been nuts this morning, thinking about a PA800 again!
Fran straightened me right out BIG TIME...& made me realize how really great the Roland E60 really is for the needs of the gigging musician ! After he took me out to a delicious Italian Dinner this evening with the Lovely Kathleen & discussed options I borrowed the E60 & took it home to my studio for another tryout. Let me tell you in the last few hours of testing this unit I'm really enjoying this unit. Lightweight only 28 lbs, a USB connection that really works it recognizes just like another drive on the PC.... super easy to transfer all my G70 files into the E60 and they all work perfectly ...I could gig this baby tomorrow if I wanted to. Makeup & Cover editing tools for Styles & SMF are a pleasure to use & utilize plus SMF markers also.. They all sound great with Lyrics & pre-Chord readouts too, all nice features for sure. It has 76 keys , real nice key-feel, no need for a Hard Drive(Compact flash card) a quality build & speakers too. No wonder why Don Mason switched to the E50 also & I can also see why the E60 is so hard to find, No One wants to get rid of them ...
Decisions, decisions,.... I'm gonna dig deep into this baby all week....Who knows I may end up a Roland man again very very soon

Stay tuned!......



[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 10-14-2008).]

This is what makes SynthZone the most entertaining forum on net that I know about. Donny, good luck with your E60

Kind regards,
Tommy

Fran, the consummate Roland salesman LOL

Tommy thanx......its not mine yet ....but close to it