Hi rikkisbears,

Thanks for the info. The software version works the same way. I could probably prefer the software version since I edit the MIDI files in XGWorks and/or Cakewalk while the files are on the computer.

Yes, pads on PA80 are dull. You cannot assign sequences. It's good to know they have been upgraded. The harmonizer is very bad too. I bought TCH VoiceWorks later. Compared to ~ $650 that I paid for that, PA80's board is not worth just $50 though they charged me ~ $250.

At some point I'll have to upgrade my keyboard, but at the moment I cannot afford it given other priorities. Overall I like Korg sounds better, but Yamaha SA and Mega voices have made me reconsider which way to go though.

Shiral