I am looking for reasons to step up from a PSR3000 to a S900. Is there enough there to warrant stepping up? I have three recording devises, so being able to record what I do on the keyboard is not important.

Is there anyone who has gone from a PSR3000 to a S900? What are your thoughts?

John C.

Hi John,

I upgraded from the PSR-3000 to the PSR-S900 a few months ago.

Because I play only instrumental music, the sounds for the melody are very important to me.

The SA voices in the S900 are (to my ears) the very same as the Tyros2, and although there are not as many, I feel that Yamaha picked the best of the lot.

The SA Sax is so nice, I would have bought the S900 just for that one sound.

The S900 has much larger WAV ROM than the 3k and there are more dedicated buttons that were not on the 3k...Harmony/Echo, Touch, Sustain, Mono on and off, DSP Variation.

The S900 also has more styles (305 vs.240) better feeling panel buttons that have a nice non-slip rubbery surface, and an easier to read screen.

Having said all that, if the new right hand voices aren't that important to you...if you are primarily a singer or use SMF a lot, then the differences between the S900 and the PSR-3000 may not be all that substantial.

I'm sure you'll get varying opinions on whether the upgrade is considerable enough...it was for me.

Good luck with your decision.

Ian

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Very well put Ian

my reasons would almost be the same

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Thanks,
Mikey

Bruno,

If you do move up, I might want your 3000. I can pay about $650 - $700 max. That's about the going rate on eBay these days.

zuki

John,
not sure if you saw my post on a different thread. I had asked about the condition of your 3000. Didn't it arrive with a "problem" when you sent it to a former purchaser? Or do I have my information mixed up? If I am right, I am glad to hear that I think you are saying it is fine now.
Do you mind sharing the lowdown on what happened to the board problem-wise and repair-wise?
Thank you once again,
Jim

Jim, The PSR3000 played without any problems. I shipped it to Vilo and he could do nothing with it, When he turned it on all he saw was a dull glow in the screen.

I took to a Yamaha repair station and as Gary had said – one of the connections had come loose. It’s OK now, my cost for the repair was $50.

I have sold my KN7000 so the PSR3000 is being used every day, problem solved.

John C.

Zuki, I will accept the $700 for the PSR3000 + shipping. BUT I feel it would be wisdom to hold it just a little longer to see if any other problems show up. I do not anticipate a problem but after what happen to Vilo and I it’s a good idea to be sure.

I could send it out tomorrow, but it would be in your best interest to wait a bit. Zuki, I would hold it for you.

I need you to e-mail me your address and phone number so we can talk,
I have no other way of reaching you besides this forum.

John C.

Hi John,
I'm glad it turned out to be an inexpensive repair for you. $50 is not bad when one thinks of all the things it could have been.
Wish you all the best.
Jim

Fellow Zoners - please, those of you who have been exposed to the PSR-3000 and the S900.... can you add a few comments regarding "worth the upgrade"?

I am considering getting an S900. I have also read the "negative press" and am just wondering if they were flukes or not.

I assume that the key action on the S900 is similar to the key action on the 3000, i.e., smaller keys and no weight. I also am addicted to the Tyros 2 sounds (SA and guitars) and know the sounds w/the S900 would be substantially better. Also, are there new multipads that are unique to the S900?

Thanks to all who can share their expertise and opinions. I also appreciate the posts by those who are using the S900 and are advocates.

Randy

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Hi Randy

Wow, you're thinking the SA voices are going to be better on the S900 than the Tyros 2? I'm wondering where you got that impression.

I haven't had the chance to try out an S900 yet, but, I can't imagine them being better. No question it is a super instrument, but I don't really expect that to be the case.

It'll be interesting to hear what the people have to say that have seen/owned both on that.

How about it, mikey_maestro, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this )

Best
Scott

PS, I'm looking forward to trying one out also.

Randy, the dealer in Mobile is the closest to us as far as I know that carries this stuff. It shows they'll have it in mid-September.

I'll see what it's like first hand. Then I'll get their "very best price" for me, and chuckle inside as they give me MAP price, then leave and if I like it, buy it somewhere else
http://www.andysmusiconline.com/categories/yamaha-portable-keyboards/3.html




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