Yeah John I realise that, but EVERY other controller keyboard I know of, or have used has had transpose as a BASIC function. As does nearly every synth.

That Yamaha did not with this "Master Controller" is a real suprise.

Additionally, the KX8 also has NO after touch, only initial.

So for me, because of the combination of all three factors... a) no transpose b) no after touch c) no suite of the free VST instruments and effects that USA buyers get... it is not a keyboard I would be comfortable in buying.

I'm sure the weighted keybed would have been excellent, but the keybed is not the be all and end all.

Dennis