Was able to compare pretty much all of the instruments at Pakefield, and while the GW8 was a star in its intended segment, the rest of the E & G series were at the bottom of the pile (They haven’t gone bad, they just haven’t kept up with the times) even with top performer demos.
Contrast this with their new Atelier range of organs and it was like comparing chalk and cheese, the Atelier sound engine was astonishing, and although it didn’t have SA2, (It didn’t need it) it easily left the Tyros 3 trailing in its wake.
Now combine the Atelier sound engine with some of the best usable styles out there, (Roland make crackers) and the Yamaha R & D guys (As well as others) would be shaking their heads wondering what they need to do to compete.
One thing I have to reiterate from earlier though is; no matter how good the arranger, in the end there is no substitute for playing technique.

Bill