Friends,

I really did not intend to start a fight. I am focused on getting the OTS issue addressed by Roland, and I appreciate the help of everyone who has expressed their support/understanding of my point of view in their posts, even if initially we had disagreed on things.

I am hopeful that Roland will give attention to this issue, especially with Soren's help.

I did not intend to trash Roland instruments - the G70 is the 3rd Roland arranger in a row that I am using to play professionally (Yamahas before that), so that should tell you something about whether I like Roland or not. I think that with the G70 Roland has produced a very complete package, and I am looking forward to making good use of it in the coming future. This will be so much easier once the OTS behavior is modified.

Squeak, I think that Roland is right up there with the rest of the top of the line arrangers. I also indicated several times that the OTS issue may not bother everybody. Roland has a number of features that set it apart from the others, just like some of the other high-end keyboards have features that set them apart.

I do wish that the G70 weighed less, and sent digital audio out via USB, and I am sure I can dream up a few more improvements to it. But even in its present form, and with the features documented in the manual (and working properly) that is still an awsome keyboard, at least for me.

Let's hope that Roland addresses the OTS problem, and this will make the G70 even better.

Regards,
Alex