I don't reply much, but does anyone think Yamaha designed it so the sounds are not too alive, but for ones own sound design purpose...It has fantastic sound sampling. It's a creative workstation for all types of music...I don't think they wanted to copy korg and ketron in the out of box work arranger use. Yamaha has a great and loyal following for years with their signature Keyboards...This Workstation will expand into new territory covering so many more bases...But the prices for the top Yamaha arranger "workstation" is signature also! But what do I know. I'm a 69 year old want-a-be...Thanks Guys