I haven't been using this synth a lot, but the preset sounds are nice and clean - though rather unorthodox - with the crispness I usually associate with the late 80¥s digital synths. The large keyboard is very playable and the overall construction of the JX-10 seems to be of high quality. I also like the alpha-dial and the two assignable sliders. There are more original sounding synths around these days, but if you can grab one JX-10 cheap, you won't be disappointed.