Too often I find that users "trash" a board because it doesn't meet "their" specific needs. Well if it doesn't meet your needs then simply don't buy it. Just because it doesn't work for one person doesn't mean it's a failure for the masses. I also understand that there are the little things here and there that you'll find out after buying the gear too, but it's much different now in terms of "The Educated Buyer" today as it was in the past.

Many keyboards have the user manual available online. This allows potential buyers to read them, and see if the unit will work for them. I think this is a very good advantage for the consumer. It allows you to make a more I guess you could say "educated" purchase. I now make it a point to read the manual of every keyboard I've taken into consideration. I can't even count the nubmer of times I've scrolled through the manuals on Roland's, Yamaha's, and Korgs websites.

To the user "hitman", I mean no disrespect my friend, but if the G-800 didn't fit your needs, why then did you buy the G-1000?, and then if you still felt like you were being "tea-spooned" by Roland, why on earth did you buy the VA-76?

Our needs in gear greatly differ from one player to the next. If you can't find joy in a keyboard (that's not for you), simply choose another maker that is more suited for your individual needs.

You're free to have your own opinion, but it's just odd to gripe about Roland as it relates to "your own" personal needs, and trash them, when you have continued to purchase from and support the very company you speak ill of.

I hope you can get the T2 because it's all about finding and buying the gear that makes you happy--or tickles your pickle.

Best Regards,
Squeak

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 08-06-2006).]