so I got the call from GC, and my big black beauty had finally landed: http://picasaweb.google.com/noisetheorem/Studio/photo#5111330354751767794 Ive only played about 20 minuts worth. its HOT.. and I dare say significantly better sounding than when I demoed the original V-Synth a few years back.. audio debauchery to follow, once I get it hooked up to audio. Tony