The Audya 4 is much larger and heavier, and as you mentioned, more expensive. Ketron support and communication from Italy are not great.
I may end up with one anyway though, if the Roland falls short.
The A4 has bigger screen, built in mic processing and vocal harmonizer, etc. Also I'm interested to see what A.J.'s new software package adds.
I like to experiment I guess! It would be much more expensive to experiment with an Audya 4.
I have been very pleased with the lowly Roland E50, and the specs and reviews say this module should be even better.
I am constantly trying to get my setup as light and quick as possible. There are always trade-offs, but I can work just fine with ANY current arranger if need be.
My next experiment could well be Yamaha's successor to the PSR910, maybe late this year.
I like to keep two complete setups both for backup and for those occasions when I have two jobs the same day and don't have time to move everything between them. This happens several times a year.
DonM

I'm not 'sick' about the sound of the module, just about who's allowed to buy and play (demo) one. For the guy that put up that 'demo', I propose a stiff fine, some prison time, followed by probation with an ankle bracelet alarm that goes off any time he comes within 100ft. of a musical instrument..........and I think I'm being very lenient.

chas

PS: Life without parole for a second offense.

I have a badge and gun!
DonM

Make sure it's a head shot.


KIDDING...........................pretty much.


chas

and Don dont forget your Trooper hat in the back seat of your car I saw when I was in Shreveport with ya?

Are we ever going to see a good Demo not professionally done by Roland or whomever, etc, but by someone in their house or whereever in a real playing situation that will showcase lots of styles and sounds as if you personally owned one?

Possibly, but they only became available on a limited basis in the past few days.
DonM

https://picasaweb.google.com/10037626111...802044266636754

Deputy Don!

Now that's Scary !!!!!

next you'll be joing Steven Seagal on this show...

http://www.aetv.com/steven-seagal-lawman/

Be afraid. Be VERY afraid.

DonM