I have listened to all the MS demo's including James' and with the greatest respect nothing i have heard sounded better than what could be produced on an existing closed arranger and most sounded considerably worse. ][/B]
So you've heard the Mediastation play back sample files and they weren't on par with your closed keyboard factory sounds? You've got to be kidding. Take a listen to any of the East West Symphonic samples and if your closed keyboard can play one sound that's remotely close in quality you'll be damned lucky. The Mediastation can play these as well as others with ease. Try that on your closed system.