Yes, now that we know that the glitches in AJ's recordings are probably due to a bug in the Guitar Mode algorithm (and therefore can expected to be fixed by Korg sooner or later), we can return to the normal discussion about why Korg styles seem to have less seamless transitions than the competition:

Like most arrangers these days Korg also have 4 main variations. In many of the factory styles each variation is 8 measures in length. This gives you 32 different patterns that must all be matched by only 3 different fills. And this is before we begin to talk about the six chord variations (CV1-CV6) which allow the arranger to play different patternes depending on the chord type.

3 fills is simply too few when combined with the very advanced arranger structure of the Korgs. One extra fill would be a great addition but it wont solve the problem completely. I guess that in the current situation we have to choose between the very rich and realistic styles of the Korgs and the more simple and repetitive styles of the Yamahas. If seamless transitions is the higher priority we should choose Yamaha. If realism is the higher priorty we should choose Korg. I only mention Korg and Yamaha since in my opinion they represent the two extremes. Roland and Ketron are placed somewhere in between which could be a good compromise, but unfortunately no one know when - or if - we will see a new high end arranger from thse two.

That said Korg has actually done a lot to improve on the fill transitions in Pa800/Pa2X but it is still not 100% perfect and can't be unless they completely change the arranger structure. However, as Adimatis points out the problem was much worse in Pa80/Pa60/P50 (I owned a Pa60 before I got the Pa800).

Kind regards,
Tommy


[This message has been edited by TommyF (edited 11-13-2008).]