Curious to hear your opinions after coming from the Korg Pa800?

Good Luck

I won't get it until Friday, but expect it to be a much different board. It should be a good match for both Zuki and myself. Wheras he is very busy going from gig to gig, I play in a band and do a variety show with my instrumentals and singing over SMF's. I also use my KN7000, as my audience is in their 70's and 80's. I do not need a fast paced board like the PA800 with dual sequencers and MP3. I believe it was Diki who said all of this is just fluff, and sound is all that really matters.

I don't like the cheap keys on the PA800 and don't mind the extra weight of a well built board, but the important point is that I relish the challenge of learning the instrument from the bottom up. My immediate hope is that the G-70 can handle fat layers for my band gig and SMF's and decent styles for the other one. On this simple foundation I can start learning and modfy the board to my liking. If I have a deep quality board like the G-70, in time I believe this will fill the bill.

Bernie

Bernie I think the G70 will do you right..especially with your attitude towards making it yours..

It will meet your criteria..easily..

Hope it works out for you, Bernie. I think I'll be happy with the SD-5 (haven't taken it out of the bag yet). If Jim hadn't wanted the G-70, it would have eventually been set-up in my warehouse to use doing film score roughs.

It came froma music store in Lousiana. Forgot the name, but we could get a bill of sale if you need one. Don Mason found it and made the connection.


All the best,


Russ

Thank you both for your remarks, and Russ, for your kind offer. Unless Roland's warranty is transferable, I hadn't thought of the need for a bill of sale. I am counting on UPS being merciful and the Roland being tough. I know it is a crap shoot, reading the horror stories.

When I get going, I know my friends, here on the zone, will help me out. That's worth a lot right there.

Bernie

Bernie I admire your determination.
I Know you will decipher the G70's intricacies & OS with patience, fortitude and experience, then you will be on your way to success for sure.
Keep us posted.

Bernie,

I had it packed & shipped professionally by a UPS store, with insurance at $2000. They are making (2) new boxes to fit it, with all the bubble wrap, peanuts, etc. I have it in the Gator case, which is good for protection also. I threw away the original box because it was very thin and worn and they wouldn't use it. For $250, they'd better get it right

Let me know when received.

zuki

Thanks Zuki. I had yours done the same way at a little less exorbitant cost, with $2400 insurance. We'll see how we fare tomorrow.

As an aside, I would like to mention how great it is to have trusted Synthzone members. We each sent our boards to each other the same day the deal was struck. This was without hesitation or fear of the other not holding up their part of the bargain. Now if UPS does the same, it will be a win win situation.

Bernie

I enjoy these types of posts, John C.

Was I supposed to send you a keyboard