Let's hope it just WORKS...

I have had my doubt about the practicality of loop-sliced audio as an alternative to MIDI files and an NTT for a long time. I STILL don't see how they get around the limited selection of chord types problem, or the 'gap in the sound' problem as you slow loops down below their original tempo.

Personally, I think they bit off more than they can chew. And, as hard as it is to get decent third party styles just for regular MIDI based arrangers, how hard do you think it is going to get finding new styles that use loops? Ketron have an abysmal record of providing new 'Live Loop' styles for their existing arrangers. What makes you think that suddenly they are going to be a fount of them, now?

The ROM loops better be f*-ing amazing, and extremely versatile, because don't hold your breath waiting for new ones! This ain't like simply chopping a drum loop up... You need a guitar loop in ALL keys and modes and chord types, all perfectly matched and evenly played. Best of luck.

Forget editing the styles. A loop is a loop. Game over.

Time will tell, but although if ever brought to market it will sound initially quite distinctive, I worry about how little NEW content you'll get from that point onwards. How many of us are STILL using nothing but ROM styles, after a year or two of ownership? You are NOT going to want to buy the Audya2 after a couple of years at these prices!