Hi all! I've been reading all the posts here and just had to join in. I too in the last couple of months have purchased both the CTK 7000 and XW-P1. I think both of these keyboards are great. I'm also new to all of this I've been away from music for a longtime (more than 20yrs) and recently decided its time come back to it. I first seen the CTK 7000 and had to have it, then I saw the XW-P1, well I couldn't pass that up. I do agree that the manuel is confuseing to a nubie. I downloaded all the videos and have read everything I could find, but still confused. I guess in time I will learn. Just wanted to say Thanks to ALL the people on this board for all the great posts. You've made things alittle easier for an old guy! Thanks!