do you know, is there some other arranger models coming out soon, besides roland's and ketron's?

No I do'nt think so. The next two or three
years we speak about the E80 and the SD5.
Two marvellous instruments !!

Ketron's successor to the SD1 is supposed to be out this year, but everything is hush hush at the moment.
I don't think this is a rumour either as a few people on SZ have also heard this comment being made.
Hope it's true as this should be one heck of an instrument

I too have heard there is a new Ketron high end coming out this year, but now I think it's been delayed until next near.
You can expect to see a replacement for the PSR3000 by the end of the year. It will be two years at the summer NAMM show since the PSR3000 came out and Yamaha changes every two years. Next year should also bring out whatever Korg has in mind to replace the PA1XPRO.
George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California

so, in your oppinion, next year, or the end of this year will bring out the new models from the main manufacturers?
since i sold my pa50, last year, i am trying to see what is the best suitable arranger for me, even if i am not in a big hurry or so, but i am thinking having a new arranger.
most likely, if korg would produce a new low cost pa, pa50 replacement, i would like that - it it has a different user interface.
also the psr3000 replacement would be interesting - if it has a different keybed.
when would they make the perfect keyboard...?