I did not think it would come to me agreeing with D'vision, but I can't help but agree to his proposal of on-line support - right now Roland's support is the worst on the market, and a major consideration I have AGAINST buying another Roland instrument.

As far as a dockable touchscreen - for arranger keyboards this is one stupid idea - while it may help the manufacturers cut costs of building a keyboard (making it all software based), it is totally inappropriate for an arranger keyboard, where the player relies on the tactile feedback from the buttons as an acknowledgement of his action. The touch screen can not provide that, and is therefore UNSUITABLE as the primary way to control an arranger keyboard. If workstation players like it, fine, but I believe all of us who perform singles, utilizing arranger capabilities, are in agreement about touchscreens.

I think it is time to close this thread, as it is getting too long.

REgards