My BK9 is laying next to me, dbl boxed, awaiting my unpacking. With this uncertainty going around, I'm afraid to open it!

all three MOTL, BK9, Pa900, S950 sound fantastic thats not the issue anymore,.....it's the features of each KB that players must see if they meet their needs & can workaround, like no FC5 pedal for the Korg, No lyrics read for Roland..etc, etc, ...

Try to ignore the negatives for now, as we all have different ideas on what constitutes an ideal arranger.

Who knows? It may turn out to be just what you were looking for, Jim. Certainly, the sounds (and styles) are not going to be a problem, as in many cases, it seems to sound better than the G-70...at least from the demos I've heard.

But I see your point...usually Fran is all over a new product by Roland and goes the extra bit to try them out ASAP...he seemed more enthusiastic about trying the Prelude and GW-8, and this BK-9 sure seems to promise much better results.

There's a rumor going around he's a Roland man, yuh know!

In any case, good luck and happy exploring, and I'm looking forward to your verdict, Your Honor...

Ian

Ian, you're always the consummate gentleman. Just for you - I am unveiling tonight. Report later...........

Don ... not that I am going to do anything different - I am a Pa900 man for the foreseeable future (but wait - who CAN foresee the future ??? ) ...
Seriously I just think your comparison will make interesting reading ...

I cant wait for your in depth review Zuki....
I hope its what your looking for only one way to find out...if not you can return it right?

Zuki,
I think you'll love it. I do. I just want to explore all options while I have the opportunity.

Jim....JIM!!!!!....Are you awake?

Well, tell us what you think so far....

Interesting board. Couldn't get R1 sounds until I realized my sustain pedal was in the expression slot. SO, keep things in perspective when you hear my analysis

I have to admit, I'm also a little perplexed as to why Fran hasn't got a BK-9 to try out yet, given how he was all over the Prelude and GW-8. BK-9 is FAR better, and lighter too..!