Hello Dazart,

In my view, anyone contemplating a choice between the Tyros and KN7000 must compare the extensiveness and quality of the editing suites, for they are key to creating sounds to suit individual tastes. You say the drums of the KN7000 "don't cut it". Then edit them! The KN7000 editing suites are far superior to anything offered by Yamaha. As for your preference for what you want to hear when using drum, string, piano, brass or any other sound group, you are talking personal taste - not a statement of fact. The quality of sounds is a subjective judgement. Therefore, I would never tell you Tyros piano sounds are better than KN7000 piano sounds (though some have made that statement) or vice versa. No one can make such a statement unless there is an obvious difference in sound quality such as that between a child's keyboard and a top-of-the-range arranger keyboard. In the end it is your ears that will tell you whether the sounds you hear are what you want to hear or not. And what you want to hear in the way of sounds is largely determined by the type of music you play.

You commented that the KN7000 is more suited for the "older" generation. You may be right. At least I agree with you. I play real music. I don't listen to or play the rubbish (read noise pollution) that masquerades as music on radio stations these days. In fact, I am certain those who do listen to that kind of music have a hearing problem - tin ears. But that is my personal opinion.

In making your decision which keyboard to buy, I would suggest you take a very close and very hard look at the technology designed into the Tyros and KN7000 that enables users to manipulate sounds to their satisfaction. Besides the KN7000 editing suite, take a look at the KN7000 SD card technology; the additional sound cards available for instant plug-in; the user-friendliness.

Finally, if a manufacturer wants to sell me a keyboard, it better have a fine in-built sound amplification system. I would never buy the Tyros because I am forced to buy an amplifier and speakers to hear it. On top of that, I have to pay more for the keyboard!

Just my thoughts.

Chuck