So this is one tricky beast to get your head around, but once you're there, man! this is a winner. I bought this as is was the synth that Micky Gallagher from Ian Dury & the Blockheads used(s), as we are about to do an Ian Dury Tribute for the Adelaide fringe. Out of the box it was virtually impossible to navigate. The @quick start@ guide is bloody useless, but the deluge of tutorials on youtube are a lifesaver. This synth is ABSOLUTELY ANALOGUE, with NO PRESETS WHATSOEVER. I'm actually one who had an original Korg MS-20, so Ive been there before! It requires intuitive senses to program it, which I love. It also has some pretty intense effects by KlarkTeknik and some altogether WEIRD modulation @buttons@. Do yourself a favour, live players and get one, you won't be disappointed. Oh, and it's very pretty with the multicoloured LED display