George, I owned a VA7 before I bought an EM2000. The sounds were great. The only two things I didn't care for was the touch screen (for live performance I thought it was kind of slow) and there was no fade in/out button. Is the EXR7 touch screen and does it have the fade in/out feature? I am really considering the EXR7. Mainly because for what I spend on a used XP I can buy a new kb with warranty. Could anyone send me some close up shots of the EXR7? I would like a close up view. Unfortunately, I haven't seen one in our area to try out. Any more info you can give me George?? Email me and let me know the best price from you ok? thanks