Keith,

I really don't use midi files and all the rest of that stuff that the MidJay does. I don't fault those that do but I don't feel using that stuff is playing. I know I'm going to incure some rath but to me singing to a midi file is the same as the 'K' word. I also know that if a customer wants to hear "Who Let the Dogs Out" they aren't going to hear me perform it because I can't. For those of you who have to be all things to all people I can see it. If I did wedding receptions I certainly would use all the tools available. I don't do that stuff. I just play for people that want to hear what I do. Whenever I read about dual SMF playback and search for the next tune while the first one is playing and MP3 playback I just tune out because I have no interest in those things. I'm sure I could get more jobs if I used all the available tools but I don't have the desire to perform in that manner.

What I'm getting to is that the Xd3 might be a lower cost option to use with my Tyros. I don't really need the features the MidJay has that would also allow me to be a DJ.

Thanks for giving me something to think about.

Tom