My only comment regarding the detailed & tedious conversation (which is entirely not quoted, merely referenced here) about the Orb as time-keeper and how long are seconds, minutes, hours, etc: With the Orb as the ultimate metronome, the jazz combos wouldn't have obnoxious pianists who can't keep time and always rush. (I'm speaking about myself, by the way. And my dad. And every other jazz pianist I have ever heard live. And a couple I've only heard recordings of, including Harry Connick Jr.) I'd like that. So would every bass player & drummer/percussionist (there is a difference) out there. Rachel