I am finally going to be another proud owner of a Tyros 2 in a few days

Firstly I want to know, with the speakers that come with the board, is it worth upgrading to Logitech Z2300's?? is it much difference??

Secondly, I have been searching a fair bit for a cakewalk IDF, but have had no luck. Can someone please send one to me as I will need it straight away.

my email: nickgalea83@optusnet.com.au

I will also be posting some songs and samples of my stuff for you guys to listen and advise on quite regularly.

I cant wait till saturday !!! I will be having a very sleepless weekend playing on the new board as I am sure it will be a great upgrade from the PSR 3000..

Cheers

Nick

Hi Nick,

Although I can't answer your questions, except to say I ordered mine without speakers and I am using a pair of Yamaha MS60s powered speakers which I've had for many years.

After coming from the PSR-3000 like you, I can only say you are in for a real treat.

Styles are virtually the same(there are quite a few new ones), but sound way better, and the T2's voices are just awesome.

As a veteran Hammond B3 player, I was impressed with the organ sounds, especially SA Rock Rotary(leslie on mod wheel).

The SA Saxophone is incredible.

The guitars are awesome too.

I know you'll love it as I did.

Congratulations.

Ian

I am almost buying this keyboard just for the S.A Concert Guitar sound

Nah, honeslty I have spent alot of time evaluating the T2 on the shelf in the shops and I love the overall sound quality and one of the big takers is the key feel. I play classical piano and I cant stand the soft spongy key feel of the PSR. The T2 is not hammered action, but for a keybaord its very good and I am very impressed.

I cannot wait to have it in my bedroom!!

Hi Nick,

I understand your appreciation of the key feel.

It is a great compromise between a synth and a weighted action...the aftertouch is much better implemented as well.

I didn't mind the action of the 3k until I played the T2...then I was hooked.

The SA Concert guitar is one of the best guitar voices I've heard.

I did a recording with just that voice, and a buddy converted it to mp3.

I sent it to several friends who were very impressed with the realism.

You're gonna love it.

Ian

Glad to see you've now sold your other keyboard Nick and are getting the T2 soon.
You'll always find me, Scott Yee and a few other on Skype if you need any help.
Personally I found the speaker system to be very poor sounding, far too much middle and treble and no punch in the bass department. I just take my T2's outputs and plug it into one of my PC's soundcards, then this goes out into Logitech Z-5500's when I use the T2 at home, it sounds great.

Craig can i please have your skyp details?

Hi Nick its Craig_MrT2

You can find the Cakewalk IDF at:
www.svpworld.com

Tom

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Tom,

thanks, but I am a memeber of SVP world and have had a long look but can only find the IDF for the T1... can you please guide me to the exact page for the T2 IDF??

Thanks
Nick

LOL, I just went there and couldn't even find my Tyros 1 version that I got there several years ago!

Try this:
http://www.jososoft.dk/yamaha/software.htm#div

Look through the list until you find the one for Tyros 2.

Tom

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Hey Nick! Congratulations and welcome to the Tyros2 owners club.



Nick, not sure what Tyros2 purchase package you've worked out with your dealer, but Tyros2 typically doesn't INCLUDE Yamaha TRS-MS02 sub + sattellite speaker system. If yours includes the TRS-MS02's, I HIGHLY recommend upgrading the satellites with a pair of Bose 161's. Though I know there are people here who like the Logitech Z2300's, I feel it (and other Logitech sub+sattelite type speaker systems designed for PC music) lack mid range presence, so important in keyboard playing, especially piano & vocals too. Please read this thread for more details on my Bose 161 setup and why I recommend it so highly. In the meantime, I'll send you pics via email.




Nick, the Cakewalk Instrument Definition File is actually an INS file. Download directly HERE .

Scott

Congratulations. I played the psr3000 and felt the tyros 1 was lightyears better...and ur getting tyros2...u r gonna be blown away by its abilities... A word of advice..u will be very excited when it arrives...open the box carefully...spend a few minutes admiring it in the bow...then go have dinner...come back and slowly lift it out of the box and u can carry on from there.

Nick !!!
Congratulations !!

In my opinion the Tyros 2 is a very good keyboard that will give you untold hours of pleasure. I come from a piano background as well, and really enjoy all the potential that the Tyros 2 gives a musician. I bought the Tyros 2 mainly for the S.A. Concert guitar (upgraded from the 9000). I think that Tyros 2 provides the opportunity for great expession on the part of the musician playing it. I really enjoy it. I find that I really enjoy all of the SA guitars. If you ever have questions regarding the SA guitars or want some insight from someone else, let me know. I am a big fan indeed.

Best regards to you,

Dennis L. Almond
aka...TwoNuts

Nick,

I wanted to tell you that I have had very good success with the Yamaha TRS-MS02 sub + sattellite speaker system. I really like how they look on the Tyros 2 and their ability to spin. If you are able to get a good price, I recommend that you get them.


Regards,

Dennis L. Almond
aka...TwoNuts


[This message has been edited by TwoNuts (edited 08-01-2006).]

so twonuts, you actually have a PA1X and a T2?

I'm sorry...why would you think that I have a PA1X ?
I certainly don't have anything whatsoever against owning a PA1X.
I am just unsure as to how you ever thought that I owned one.

In answer to your question, I do not own both.


Regards,
Dennis




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Awesome Nick,

I envy you. I'm all alone this week, wife's away and I have NO keyboard. I want to wait for the next generation Rolands. Enjoy your time together as I look forward to hearing your songs.

zuki

Thanks for all the replies people!

The package I have purchase does include the sattelite speakers and the sub woofer. I will see how it handles, they think about upgrading the speakers to Logitech or Bose as Scott has mentioned.

only two days to go!!

I sense ALOT of sleepless nights ahead

Well Nick,

How is the love affair going with your new Tyros 2?

I hope it is going well for you.
And I hope you are enjoying your time on the T2

When you get the opportunity, I look forward to your comments and music samples on the Tyros 2.

Regards,

Dennis L. Almond
aka...TwoNuts