So Far.....
versus the 3k, Im loving the S900 On Board rubber buttons & lites for Vocalizer, Harmony, & Display Contrast knob

Donny,

I feel the ergonomics are improved with more dedicated buttons.

Although I was comfortable with the Registration buttons on the right hand side, I think having them centrally located gives the option of using either hand which is nice.

Also, I notice the weight is only 26 Lbs...pretty cool!

Not quite a Tyros2, but pretty darn close, and certainly better suited for my uses.

Ian



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Common misconception...size and weight equal quality and performance. Don't be fooled.

Ian ...I agree this unit is gonna be sweet....cant wait to play it on stage.
Accessible on board Navigation is of Imperative Importance in making lighting fast changes in real time......I have the feeling this S900 wont disappoint!

this board will definitely be a massive improvment over the PSR 3k. it has everything the 3K has (bar the smart card) plus most of the new sounds and styles from T2.

Its only major weakness is Key feel and the synth leads which was the same with the 3K over the T1...

i guess the overall sound will not be as good but you probably wouldn't notice the difference unless u had both boards side by side...

for those who want a T2 but cant justify the cash, the S900 is perfect just like the 3K was instead of the T1...

Nick

I agree about the key feel, Nick.

Although the Tyros2 has a keyboard action to die for, I have no problem adapting to the lighter touch.

I don't miss the aftertouch...a lot of the sounds have built in delayed vibrato and I found the velocity response on the 3k to be superb and it should be the same on the S900.

The T2 is not for everyone, although it is Yamaha's best arranger IMO, and the S900's much lower price, and light weight will be perfect for a cheap and lazy guy like me.

Ian



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Common misconception...size and weight equal quality and performance. Don't be fooled.

Sure, but will it have the Ding-A-Dong style?

Good one, Chris, and, although this is off topic, I must say I was on your site and your tunes are excellent, man...well arranged, and great vocals.

Ian

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Common misconception...size and weight equal quality and performance. Don't be fooled.

This new S-900 has sparked my interest. Yes, yes, I know "Squeak's a Roland guy". One of the first things that stood out to me in the pic was "no more cheap plastic painted buttons". I also think the overall design is pretty sharp compared to the PSR-3000.

When the S-900/700 are released, I'll make my decision as to which one I will buy--I will say the S-900 having some SA voices puts it in the lead for me.

Everyone here knows I do a lot of hip hop and so forth, but I also do orchestral/classical (roots were actually in classical music), and I also enjoy film score, and other traditional styles... I have always felt Yamaha has had very strong orchestral voices and like them very much.

Regardless of which S model I buy it won't be used for anything modern... I'll use it strictly for traditional styles (which is what the PSR's are best for anyways).

From memory while viewing it at the Blackpool Keyboard Festival, I think the large buttons along the bottom were plastic.

Bill

yes but what are the key differences it has over the 3000 other than the key feel and a handful of SA voices ?