Man, you guys aren't looking hard enough. Perhaps your seasoned years are catching up to ya (Joking of course)

The styles now have separate category buttons! Not only is the category feature new, but the GW-8 now has numeric entry. The current GW-7 does not have the dedicated category style buttons nor numeric entry, and numeric entry would make style selections easier too.

Just look at this list of upgrades from the current GW-7.

Poly upped from 64 notes to 128 (BIG JUMP)
Category Style Buttons
Numeric Entry
New Screen
Styles now have 4 intro/ending/variations
USB key feature
More Contemporary Styles
SonicCell/Fantom X sound engine
New cosmetic look (more pro look)

Roland didn't just change minor things. They've done a major overhaul on the GW line. The Style Category button and numeric entry alone are two huge upgrades. Then you add all the other goodies. The big question now is the PRICE. My guesstimate would be $1000-$1200....



[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 06-24-2008).]