Scott, you're absolutely right on you PT opinion (IMO ). As for as tne instrument definition issue, it IS possible with PT... although possible not as readily structured as in Sonar. I think instructions are located in PG Music's FAQ on their website.

My question was primarily to find out how many are content with recording directly from their AK without bothering to then EQ, compress, etc., before burning the CD.

Glenn

Right you are. Here's the link : http://www.pgmusic.com/tutorial_ptwpatchmap.htm

I appreciate not having to go thru all this with Sonar 4.

Scott

My version of Power Tracks Pro 3.5 is like me--OLD, and came with Band In A Box 7.0. Acid Pro 4.0 does a great job and that's what I'm currently using. Within the next day or two, I hope to update my website with all new recordings, at which time I post the link for feedback from the good folks here.

Cheers,

Gary

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PG Music provides several keyboard/PowerTracks patch maps, including one for the Tyros:
http://www.pgmusic.com/support_miscellaneous.htm

Glenn

Glenn, Wow, cool! I hadn't realized there's a 'Power Tracks Pro Audio' custom instrument patch map file available for the Yamaha Tyros. MANY thanks for providing the link. This terrific revelation, PT's ability to add vocal harmonies easily, as well as new version 10 features (including ASIO Support) make PT-10 imo, more than 'well worth' the modest $29 upgrade price. I'm definitely upgrading right away. - Scott

PS: Glenn's above link also includes a Tyros 'instrument definition' file for "Band in the Box" as well. Just installed and it's wonderful to now have access (from both Band in A Box & PowerTracks) to ALL of the Tyros' terrific internal instrument voices now, and not just the GM ones. MANY thanks to Lanny Rosicky for both his work and generousity in sharing these files with the Yamaha Tyros arranger keyboard user community. - Scott