Vadim, when I mentioned the EM2000, it was intended to show it as the top of the line model..showing the other models as lower end models of the series..

There are major differences between the EM2000 and the G1000, not the basic sound engine, but things like seperate outs, source sliders, seperate midi ins and outs, and the overall quality of the EM2000 does not match the G1000..

Roland in the past has always designated "70" and "1000" as their top models...I am sure this G70 is a grade or two above the G1000..

Also a reminder, Variphrase is a sampler...

Vadim BTW, most EM2000's have 61 keys[just kidding with you]..

Fear not ,Roland will always incorporate aftertouch on flagship models..

The D-Beam is very useful , especially with organ parameters and style control parameters..

I would like to see Roland continue the VariPhrase on the G70..it is so easy to use and assign to any realtime part and/or sequence part...It's a shame the vast majority of VA owners never really got into this feature, especially with the Version 2 upgraded VA-7..With that 50mg internal ram, the Variphrase could be a highlight...of course most would still not use it[fear of something new]..

[This message has been edited by Fran Carango (edited 09-11-2004).]