JP-80 Pros & Cons

I just wanted to post some thoughts on the keyboard. Its awesome...but may not be for everyone. After I'm done using it I'm going to end up selling it. I can't translate many of my own signature sounds to it and it does not offer me a sequencer. Its amazing to play, but not what I need. That said, there are more pros than cons and there aren't many deal breakers. Its a generation ahead of everything out now.

Pros:

• The smoothest sounding keyboard available!


• Its light enough to gig.


• The JP-80 always sounds powerful no matter what you are mixing together.


• Patch creation from start to finish is the fastest of any roland system.


• Easy to learn.


• Endless patches and tones to try


• Every standard sound you can think of is included and more.


• A variety articulations and expressiveness


• Effects sound great


• This keyboard will be used on anime soundtracks till the end of time.


• Pianos, bass, pads, bells, strings and brass are perfect.


• Lower patch changing buttons are a good idea


• Part mixer is easy to use


• Layering and splitting is simple


• Buttons and knobs are big.


• Touchscreen is sensitive and just the right brightness level.


• The Keybed is excellent.


• Fast startup time.

Cons:

• No sequencer.


• JP-80 is a little disappointing from a pure synthesis standpoint.


• Some functions are hard to find.


• Save system is still confusing.


• Its expensive.


• You will have to spend time compiling your own registrations as many are bland.


• In the end it doesn't cover everyone's need.


• Needs more experimental sounds.