Maybe so, Hammer, but I use the S900 exclusively, even though I have a Tyros3 as well...I just like the former's compactness, lightness, and, most especially the features, which aren't that far off a Tyros3.

Donny uses an S900, and several friends of mine who do OMB are using the S900 as well...not just because it is a good "bang for the buck", but also because it's a hoot to play as well...great SA sounds, and the mega voiced styles.

I prefer the MOTL arranger because, of course,the investment is smaller, and the features now rival the TOTL boards.

Plus, they are inexpensive enough to allow trading up every few years, if you want.

My S900 through the two Bose L1's, in stereo, sounds absolutely incredible...even I am jealous of me.

The best thing is all my gear, including stands, two Bose L1's, bench, and the S900 all fit in my Honda Accord sedan, and still leave the front passenger seat free...so I don't need to have money tied up in a van, either as a main transport or a "gear only" vehicle that would most certainly be harder on fuel, as well as insurance etc.

[This message has been edited by ianmcnll (edited 06-10-2009).]