My only hope lies with the proposed 76 key Roland to be released.. It would have to have the features of the G70 (and BK9) and a large selection of Super Natural sounds..

I liked the E-A7, but it needed some improvements like 76 keys, touch screen, aftertouch, sequencer, and vocal harmonizer... bringing us back to a new Roland offering..

Well Fran was right about the BK9 rumor so I tend to belive his sources. BUT I hope the new Roland weights 60lbs., costs 6 K, and has nothing but Oriental Styles so I won't be tempted. I thought the G1000 was my forever board and then the BK9 came along so I'm done !!
Just spent 3 days going thru and editing all my Styles because of the different response of my new sound system. Next is editing all my SMFs. I just hate to start over again.

Ted, I don't know if it leaves me "cold"...

Things I like about the G70 that the PA4x doesn't give me..
First the keys are better..
I like the D-beam.
I like the singer key feature..
I like the full feature playlist..
I like the make up tools..
I like the cover feature..
I like 6 realtime parts..
I like 6 fills, 4 intros, 4 endings..
I like the chord read out for all MIDI files..
I like the smart chord recognition of the vocalizer..
I like the FC7 option..
I prefer the more logical OS..
I like the routing options and effects assignments better..
I prefer many of the G70 sounds over the PA4x, like piano and EP's.


These are just a few off the top of my head..

I have never cared for the management of saving styles and songs on the Korg .. [/quote]

If you quote a machine specs that means you only have one eye looking at one machine - that's the Roland G70 to fill your needs. Every other machine/ keyboard will be a learning curve with new features that will frustrate you and educate you and life you higher ( in your creativity); it's up to you which way you want to go.

If you are lucky you might find a G70 in the same great condition and as well looked after as your keyboard; then you will be set. Hope you were able to have a backup of your play lists etc.

P.S. Hope they find the low life that took your baby.

Allan

Umm . . . Fran did say 'IF'.

What Roland should do..
-the style section of the G70 combined with ea7 including multipads
-the sounds of the integra 7
-the live sets of the Jupiter 80
-the the buildquallity, the keybed and sound controll of the rd2000 with aftertouch(also a 76 key version)
-expansion slots for ACB and DCB sounds
Nothing fancy.. just what they have been selling for the last decade..

I would happilly pay 5k
And i would never ever look back...

Its not like Roland doesn’t have the technollogy..
They just don’t think there is a market for a TOTL arranger/workstation

Hi Fran, "if someone stole my G70"

It probably would be me.
Ha! Ha! Come and get it.

Ray

Fran,

Why would ANYONE want to steal an 18 year old Roland keyboard,
let alone YOURS

regards
John

how would they pick it up
MEL

Crane.

Fran, I know where there's an Edsel for sale!

I had a chance at a G70 couple of years ago - $1800. Plenty to like about it. Passed on it though as I was unloading my Pa1xPro and didn't want another 45 pounder.