Steve,

After thinking about this, it seems that copy and paste, and punch in and out are 2 of the most important features. That is if you can also copy and paste a whole tune several times, for my preference.

Also the i30 has five extra tracks that you can go back after sequencing your song, and add more rhythm, solos or what ever with any instrument sound.

I can trigger this BSQ (backing sequence) and playback live with the keyboard, with all the features of the keyboard available. Such as fills endings, ensemble etc.

I didn't see many of these features in the manuals of the other boards that I investigated. Don't forget the friend in Australia said the PAX1 in his opinion did not have as good a sequencer as the i30. I don't know about the other Korg models. I kind of remember checking a few out such as the PA500 and was disappointed with the sequencing features. Maybe I am wrong.

I highly recommend getting a manual for any arranger about the sequenceing capabilites. In the old days all of the manuals sucked. Maybe the newer ones are better.
Hope this helps.

No I am not interested in selling my i30. It's not the keyboard. It's about playing the right chords (no matter how intricate they may be) and singing and being good looking like DonM, Uncle Dave, GaryD and DNJ. None of these guys can carry a tune in a bucket! But they sure can sing, croon and swing!!

For those of you interested in making money just become a DJ. Ha! Ha! That way you don't need to know a Bb from a Q#, 4/4 3/4, 5/4 50/50 or anything. Just how to count your pay. Ha! Ha!. Couldn't help it. "The Devil made me do it."

I appreciate every member on this forum. Even Nigel. Just a joke Nigel! Don't throw me off, OK? I'm hardly here anyway. I just offer a change of paste.

What's wrong with Uncle Dave? I can't get him ruffeled any more with whatever I say now. Oh! "the good old days" when Dave and I went round and round for days and days. It kept our blood flowing. I guess we both grew up and got older.

My best to all,
Boo