Tony, I think the Korg is perfect for Donny (but quite obviously not for everyone)...lots of great features...two midi file (and MP3) players, I believe, and some pretty good sounds...it evidently meets his needs, and that's all one should expect for one's hard earned money.

Ian

Well obviously nothing is right for everyone. Or else there would only be one company left in business. Sounds, styles, keyboard feel and user interface are all very much a matter of personal taste. We all choose what feels right for us. Each has its strengths and its weaknesses ... we can just weigh them all up and make a choice.

Yep, if any company made the "perfect arranger", that would quite likely be what we'd all be playin'...certainly we are all lucky to have choices among some great instruments.

Ian

I hardly ever use the dual MP3 players, I don't use SMF at all..my laptop is KING in that area..but it's nice to have on-board. Tyros will never be for me the VH2 doesn't come close to the TC Helicon harmonizer IMO. The compressed Yamaha sound although enjoyable to some is just going to cut it for my needs vs the LIVE sound of the KORG... I just love the keyfeel, size, sound, styles, songbook, deep editing abilities, backing track sequencer, TC VH, metal build quality & navigation & hopefully the Chord Sequencer when I get into it, ...it's definitely a PRO arranger keyboard LIVE sounding POWERHOUSE.Enjoy what you play ....I do!

I hope the Korg continues to work out for you, Donny...I really do. You have tried nearly everything else (sometimes more than once), so, in a sense, Korg must truly be the one for you.

That's very good news for everyone.

Enjoy what you play.

Ian

Ian they are all good in their respective ways.....your needs make each unique.....Viva Arrangers!!!