Tony,
I will most likely get either Ketron XD9, SD1 or Tyros. I'm not in a hurry, but either or both keyboards are now available for sale. I just need to change by the end of the year for tax purposes.
DonM

I've played the PSR8000 even though I have never owned one. I play the PSR2000 professionally. The PSR2000 is a fantastic board.

I am surprised that someone would use the PSR8000 professionally instead of the PSR2000, but I guess it depends on how you use it.

I don't think I could make a living with the PSR8000 the way I do with the PSR2000.

Beakybird

I'm a 2000 owner and I've never played an 8000 but I went throught this debate myself. You can download the manuals for both keyboards from Yamaha, which might help.

My conclusion was that the "extras" on the 8000 (aftertouch, extra lead voice, hard disc, sampling) were outweighed by the 2000 being newer, having more variations, and being more portable. As I didn't see myself using sampling (and I dont use vocal harmony yet) then the hard-disc unavailablity on the 2000 was my biggest debating point but the floppy-swap operation on the 2000 is pretty quick and I have no regrets in choosing the 2000.

No-ones mentioned the sampling capability on the 8000 so far - does that mean no-ones uses it?

I just use it for gag stuff. Same as the Sqeeky Mouse.
DonM

My kids Love the speedy mouse on my 2000. If it was up to them all of my songs would be sung through it. Although my youngest still prefers Alvin and the Chipmunks.

I downloaded the manuals as MacAllcock had suggested before purchasing my 2000. Look at the basic comparison list as well. It always goes back to what you are going to do with it.

- Brian

I would want to own a 1996 Infiniti Q45 over 2002 Maxima ANY DAY!!

Much better car anaolgy MarcK - Fran, I think you need a spanking - Cavalier, COME ON!!!
I have an 8000 and I like the 2000!, but after owning the 8000 I wouldn't for less then a PSR9000.

Midnite

From what I could remember, the PSR8000 only had 2 variations....Or was I wrong? Anyways, I have the psr2000, and it's been a dream machine for me. Now my X1, Pa80, and I30 are sitting collecting dust. Anyone interested??????????????

Bee

Bee,
I tried to email you, but the address in the profile doesn't seem to be working.
Drop me a line if you get time.
Thanks,
DonM
dmason43@bellsouth.net

Hi Bee

I've been looking at a PA60. Why do't you e-mail me a price on the PA80. If it knocks my socks off.....who knows.

Thanx

Scott Langholff