Diki...

There's hope on the horizon after all. It looks like there's a good chance I can convert my present Roland styles to play on the Korg. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Yes, I played the G-70 in the store for hours when it first came out. Loved the thing, absolutely loved it. And it was pretty enough to use as a Playboy centerfold even! But I came down to Earth before I parted with my money realizing it was too heavy to be carrying around.

I also tried the GW-8 but wasn't impressed. And the E-50 and the E-80. E-50 was too basic and the E-80 was gargantuan no matter how good it sounded. I couldn't find an E-60.

I don't think I can use my present Roland STL styles in a contemporary Roland keyboard. Roland advised that although they were the same "extension" (STL), they are NOT interchangeable. Does anyone really know?

Yes, that G70 has a lot that I like about it. Especially in the looks dept. It's really colorful and I love colors in front of me with vivid LED screens. The Korg really fails in that department. Bland appearance and the screen is too "busy"...it leaves a lot to be desired.

I don't know how much you paid for your 2nd G-70, but last year I had made a contact with a music store that sells Roland G-70 demo models (from stores around the country) at great discounts. The going price for a slightly used demo model (before they ran out of them) was around $1600. I told the fellow to call me if they come in again.

Lucky