David, I believe the R-8 allowed for expansion cards, such as 808 909, etc. The R-5 was as is... Matthew -----Original Message----- From: David A. Roth [mailto:david@roth-music.com] Sent: Mon 4/4/2005 9:36 PM To: sgroup(a)sgroup.ca Cc: Subject: [sgroup] Roland R-8 vs R-5 drum machine question. Does anyone remember the difference between the R8 and the R5? Were the pads on the R5 just as good? Also, anyone know the dimensions of the R-5? It's width and length? Thanks in advance, David A. Roth david(a)roth-music.com NJ/NYC _______________________________________________ Sent by the sgroup mailing list sgroup(a)sgroup.ca For subscribe/unsubscribe: http://www.sgroup.ca/mailman/listinfo/sgroup See http://www.generalconcepts.com/sgroup/ for more information.