The one thing that strikes a resonance with me is the "interdivisional competition".

I saw it with both Natwest Bank and Avco, particularly amongst the sales divisions even at as low a level as in the local branch. (This was "ENCOURAGED" by the way, by senior management!!)

With Natwest it was most discernible between the so-called "consumer and corporate" divisions, where excellent products would not be allowed to be sold by both because it would detract from the overall business targets of the other.

I am not saying I agree with it, but it DOES happen, a lot more than perhaps many people realise, unless they are amongst it.

It would not surprise me to find out (if ever!!) that the pullback of the "new" Roland arranger was in fact a divisional thing between the "pro" division and the "home user" division.

From what I heard it was going to have many of the new Fantom features PLUS the arranger part.
So who knows maybe Roland use a similar marketing strategy???

Point being it would not surpise me in the least that the ONLY reason Yamaha do not market a 76 note Tyros (as I figure thats what we are all talking about) is to not impinge on the sales targets of their various divisions.
Add that to the stunning success of the Tyros series in its 61 note form, and, well, for me, that's the answer.
Dennis

[This message has been edited by miden (edited 04-03-2008).]