Chas.., I'm with you. Over the years here on the Zone.., I've brought up the drums issue quite a bit. I've always felt the base of any style sounding "real, or live" is it MUST have solid drums.., and well programed drum parts. Bass (both electric and acoustic) are also just as important. These two parts (IMO) are the glue that holds a style together.., so they MUST be done right. That's why I've always favored Roland's drums. IMO they're more expressive and take better advantage of velocity switching compared to other makers. Plus if there's one thing Roland nailed to the ground.., it's electronic drums (those V-Kit's are amazing).

As far as the Saxes..., for me, the first time I laid hands on a Tyros 2 and tested out that SA sax..., I nearly messed my pants. That sound just felt like it was a natural extension to my finger tips and I really connected with it. Now some of the SA guitars left me scratching my head a little..., as I had a few issues with the nuances (and at what point they came into the sound).

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 12-06-2008).]