First off, my apologies to Frank for stealing his photo of the Liontracs GROOVE. I didn't want to hijack another thread to start this discussion.

I don't mean this to in any way disparage the looks of the GROOVE but when I look at it, I can't help but wonder how I (personally) would feel performing in public with such an uh....aggressive??? look. Let me make it clear that this thread has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with the keyboards capabilities; just the impression it might make on an audience. Of course, it depends on the audience. I don't think it would cause so much as an eye blink in a Hip-Hop club, or even a rock concert. But what about on a restaurant gig, or a country club, or a high-end jazz club? Would all the lights and buttons and knobs and sliders, and wheels, and dials, and split screens, combined with a fire engine red paint job, scream out that this is some kind of hi-tech, computerized, MACHINE; not a musical instrument. I fully realize that some modern (and not so modern) organs could send the same message, but they at least have the advantage of up to three manuals, foot pedals, and (usually) a wooden console, so that it at least gives the appearance of something that you actually PLAY as opposed to OPERATE.

Please treat this as a question, a starting point for a discussion, not a bashing post. Another consideration with this configuration is that, as much as it makes gadget freaks drool at the mouth, could it be somewhat intimidating for some that are more oriented towards making music than exploring the outer limits of technology.

Would I want one? You bet your bippy, but I'm pretty sure it would be confined to the studio and never make it out to a gig (however, this (the studio) could very well be what it was designed for). I'd like to hear your thoughts (but not angry defenses of it's looks, that's not the point).

chas

PS: I'd also love to hear from a dealer (Frank?) what customers first response is to it (or does it even come up?).