As I've had more of an opportunity to spend time with this module, I have to say that my feelings haven't changed very much. My main negative about this module, in fact my ONLY negative about this module, is the STYLES. This is a matter of personal preference and is NOT a reflection on the QUALITY of the styles. Judging by the positive responses to some of the demos put up by some SZ members, I would say that the styles in this module would be very well received (and usable) by most members here. They absolutely are very detailed and well programmed and most of the instrument voices are on par with or better than anything in the arranger world. The drums are as good or better than anything I've heard on an arranger, including my beloved Korg PA. It's the STYLES that I find uninspiring, lacking in dynamics; in a word, BORING. If you mute the arr. tracks, there are some decent, even good, bass/drum patterns which are VERY usable and is the main reason I'm keeping the module. It's OS is as good and intuitive as Korg's is bad and unintuitive. Also like the small footprint which makes it suitable for placing on top of your controller keyboard.

I think the positives far outweigh the negatives, but for me, an arranger is all about STYLES, STYLES, STYLES. STYLES that match the type of music that you play. I will try to use this module live (a first for me) to accompany a female vocalist, with either my VP-770 or my Nord C1 (haven't decided yet - both drive it just fine). In my 'studio', I will use it with my Roland A70 controller keyboard. I'll spend this afternoon programming the A70 for maximum KB control over the BK7m. The FC-7 foot controller works perfectly and in the default position, controls all four variations plus start/stop. Sadly, I can't use it with the C1 configuration because of my PK7a pedals. It will actually set on top of the PK7a but I can't see it well enough to use it.

I have to say, for an inexpensive arranger module, the 'tones' (Roland speak) are first rate. If you like Roland Styles, with the right controller, you could have an excellent $1500 Arranger keyboard (Module+controller).

I won't post anything because I think too much stock is placed on how much a person likes that type of music. Everyone (including me) loves Telmo's 'productions' and quite a few attribute it to the T4, although 50% of the 'content' comes from sources outside the T4. In that case, we give high marks to the T4, based in large part, on the artistry of the performer and external content. Not that the T4 isn't an excellent instrument, but, as Tony Hughes points out, Telmo is going to make it sound a heck of a lot better than you or I, especially live out on a gig. JMO.

chas