I think the important point is whether or not the G70’s sounds are really substandard or is it that some people just don’t like nor are familiar with Roland sounds and keyboards.


That could only be determined by each of us by trying the keyboard. And see if it works for us.

For example, I like the korg Pa1x keyboard because of all of its features. However, when it comes to sounds out of the box, I don’t think that they are all that great. I would not say that the keyboard is substandard or that the sounds are substandard but it just does not fit my sound preferences and playing. I know it is not substandard, because there are some people who like the korg pa1x sounds right out of the box. But that does not mean I would not get that keyboard. Quite the contrary, as with most korg keyboards, it is the effects and the sound editing capabilities that make the board what it is.

So if the sounds out of the box does not move me at first as long as the features are there for me to get the sounds I like (with out too too much tweaking) it would be a contender. After all, sounds are just one consideration to getting a keyboard. As much as I like the PA1x, I would not get it because of the size and weight.

The Tyros is another example. I like the sounds and features of the Tyros. But I would not get it because of the keys and the key feel (however, if they make a Tyros module, I would be in the market for one of those). Just like how some people think that a keyboard must have sounds that are suited to their specific taste out of the box, it is the same way that I feel about the keys and the key feel. After all, a guitarist would not buy a guitar if the strings don’t feel right. But I would not say the Tyros is not good. Partly because other people like it and my dislike of the key feel is just one aspect to the keyboard.

I have found my balance with the Genesys.
So my point with all this is that if any one is looking for a keyboard, you must try it out first and think about what are the important things for you and whether or not the keyboard has it. I don’t think that you can or should take some one’s opinion about the quality of sounds of a keyboard as an undisputed fact.