This is something we have looked extensively into, and there is actually not much more that we can do. I agree that it needs to be done though. >>> n3byy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Wednesday, September 07, 2005 5:59:22 PM >>> For the APH crew, Is it possible to consider independant control over the audio for the synth vs mp3 playback? I only ask as playing some mp3 files I've noticed that the volume is a bit to low when trying to play file stats, the time, etc. I don't know if it could be perhaps a menu item that would be set as a racio to the volume level. For example, if the overall volume is set to lets say 25% of the 100% max level, you'd set this volume so that the synth would be at least 5 or 10% louder than the overall volume. This would be mainly useful of course with mp3 playback, but perhaps it would be even useful for lets say the announcement for replacing batteries. Not a good example, but it would grab your attention as its louder than the overall volume. Just a thought, I recall a tweak in the firmware was to address this, but for some reason it seems not enough or something. I noticed this mostly when playing some podcasts and the synth just gets drowned out by the podcast. Just a thought. tnx