got to agree. this was a fabulous machine when it arrived, & it just keeps getting better. I sort of wish the black panel was available as a retro-fit, but I’m not exactly kicking myself for buying one when I did. actually, what I’d like now is a baby octopus, something around 3-4 rack units, & 4 or 5 tracks.
either that or there needs to be more octopus users in the north-east US who can lend me one when we’re over there gigging again. my p3’s are great, but somewhat lacking in the looks department…. 
season’s greets, all.
duncan.