I have the g1000 and love but am deciding whether or not I should upgrade. Is it user friendly for live as the g1000 is?
All thoughts are appreciated. My friend also told me that he bought his for 2600 from California. I only spoke to him last night, so he hasnt gotten the store name for me yet. Does anyone know which store he is talking about?

I have never used an easier operating system. If you think the Roland was easy - you'll be in heaven. The 9k series is so intuitive, and there is an answer for almost any question....right in front of you!

Macbabbi,

I agree with Dave 100% (I think that's a first -- never thought I hear him say it). Uncle Dave is probably one of the most versatile keyboard players around. He does a lot of experimentation with settings, etc., so he's usually on the mark.

I got my 9000PRO a few weeks after they were available in the U.S. and haven't regretted it a single day. It's a lot of money but you get a rugged, high quality product in return for your hard-earned money. I nearly bought a G1000 on Ebay but am glad I waited for the 9000PRO.

I picked up an MFC-10 midi controller and use it to change intros, fills, endings, fade voices in & out, and control the vocal harmony (hey Dave, you might want to pick one up - it really comes in handy).

Regards,
Steve

I stand for my performances, so the less clutter on the floor - the better! I use a sustain & a harmony on/off and that's it. I may put in a leslie fast/slow since it is so good in the Yamaha, but even so - I would just use a three button switch to do all three functions. Years ago I always had a volume pedal to bring in a second sound, but I got away from that after I started standing up. I sing better, the visual is better, and I take up less room that way. For my jobs - it's been a blessing. I also feel more like a performer when I am standing. Lots of places don't have "real" stages - so this helps to "spotlight" the entertainment.

Macbabbi, Go ahead and buy a Pro9000,but don't get rid of the G1000..You'll be sorry.Dollar to dollar and pound for pound, I rather have a G1000. Talk to others that have owned both and know what the instruments can and can't do...Maybe Frank Rosenthal...I may be too bias..Fran

I Agree with Frank 100% because I owned Roland G-1000 & Yamaha Psr9K also new Ketron SD1 too. That why I didn't sell my G-1000.
Peter

I agree with Frank and Fran. The 9K Pro is a great KB, but not very good for playing back midi files, since it uses the XG sounds and not the panel sounds, which are much better.
I'm not very impressed with the XG sounds at all, compared to the panel sounds. In order to make midi files sound good you have to go through them, revoice them, change volume and maybe DSP settings. I love my Pro, but I wouldn't buy one to play back midi files. I hope Yamaha will come up with a better solution in the future.
Otherwise the board rocks (if tweeked a bit and shown who the master is).
Eric

What if I never use MIDI files?
My main concern is sound quality and easy navigation/interface for switching rhythms.
My friend told me that the G1000 sounds like a toy compared to the 9000pro. (Drums, Solo sounds, bass, etc)

As I stated earlier, for everything else I love my Pro. I rarely play midi files. So no biggi for me. If you have a chance, just listen to the Pro. Most of us 9000/Pro owners agree however that out of the box it sounds a little bland since the DSP effects are pretty much set to neutral. After some tweeking the board realy comes alive.
Hope this helps.
Eric

[This message has been edited by Eric, B (edited 07-13-2001).]

I agree with Eric, the 9000 PRO is a great
KB after a little tweeking is done. I don't
play many midi files neither so that is not
an issue for me, as the PRO plays them OK.
Enjoying the 9000 PRO
Denny