Mdorantes- I wish much success with your project. It seems like the Latino market has been neglected.

Leezone- could you perhaps give some specific examples of what Roland has done wrong with the GW8? I know my Latin music so I'm familiar with the jargon (2-3 vs 3-2 clave, rumba clave, tumbao....) My background is in Latin percussion. Please understand I am not trying to be confrontational at all. You have tried the GW8 and I haven't and I need informed opinions such as yours to help me decide if this instrument will work for me.