I just got my dealer packet from Yamaha with prices and information about the new products for 2007's NAMM show.
Those interested in the new Motif XS:
MSRP for the 6 is $2799, 7 is $3539 and 8 is $3999.00. These are list prices and MAP prices are 20% less. Availability is April 2007.

New features are a new user interface with large color LCD and 8 knobs and sliders

Xpanded Articulation Synth Engine with 355MB wave rom

Studio-style mixing environment with Virtual Circuitry Modeling effects.

4 intelligent arpeggiators with instant performance recording

Intergrated Sampling Sequencer with 1GB of optional memory

Total computer integration with Cubase AI software included

The new Mini Mo Synthesizer, MM6. Retail Price is $699 and map is $599.00. There is a built in 8 track sequencer and I've been told 32 notes of polyphony. Availability is January 2007

Key sounds from the Motif line of synths

Real time knowbs for controlling filter and EG

Built in grooves

Performance Mode
Cubase LE Software included

ARRANGER PRODUCTS:
PSR-S500. Retail Price is $899.00 MAP price is $699.99. Availability "now"
USB to Device

Baclit LCD (320 x 240) display syrics, chords and notation

Large Selection of Sweet!, Live! Cool! voices

3 Style Intros/Endings with dedicated Buttons, 4 variations and fill ins.
"The PSR-S500 opens the door to an Arranger Workstation level of product for those musicians on a limited budget. End users will love its Tyros looks and tremendous sound quality. Category buttons for Voices and Styles, USB storage and more control over the Styles, four sections with fills, and three intros/endings add to the convenience they've come to know and expect from Yamaha"

150 Styles

12 watts x 2 sound system

4 once touch settings per styles

Music Database with 500 setups

Built in song recorder with 8 melody tracks and 1 style track.

32 note polyphony

PSR E213 and PSRE213
Availability May 2007
Replace the current E203 and E303 with the addition of XG lite voices

New StagePas 500
Retail price $1249 Map price $999
Like the stagepas 300 but with 10 " speakers, 250 watts per side, one more stereo keyboard channel, phantom power is available for condenser mics and total weight is 57lbs.
Optional roller case is $99.00 (you would need two)
The stagepas 300 is still available with a list price of $699 and a MAP price of $549

That's all to report right now


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George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California
818-881-5566
www.kayesmusicscene.com

32 Poly ? Arggggg!

Donny,

it is going to be an amazing lower end keyboard. Imagine how easily it will run out breath with all those sweet & cool & live voices. Not a big deal to me.

George

George I got my fingers crossed
as technology ][rogresses at such a fast pace I have a wait & see attitude right now....

I agree Donny,
No doubt the S 500 is going to be a very good entry level keyboard. It is loaded with many styles from Tyros 2 (read the manual).

However, the lack of some features ( at least 64 poly, L/R outputs) make it unusable to me.

G

The PSR-S500 looks to be a winner.

My only gripe is that it doesn't have FINGERED ON BASS.
Ian



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Ian, I'm hoping at least for a few NEW
NON Tyros 2 features/or styles in the PSR s900 to me interested...
I'm sick of changing brands
but if needed to accomplish the job I will definitly jump ship but my fingers are crossed.

Well Donny, the 3k had at least one feature the Tyros1 didn't have, that being the "USB to device" port, which turned out to be a deciding factor in my purchase.

I'm very happy with the 3k...light, does exactly what I need, easy setup/tear down and the right price for my budget.

If the PSR-S900 just has SA voices, and two "USB to device" like the T2, I'll be more than happy, and will probably buy one.

Ian



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Ian I also love the 3k...for my gig needs many of which you mentioned....but I will be really sizing up the new S900, & Pa800, or?.....before I make a switch....we'll see soon enough ....I'm not a big fan of the SA voices vs the Sweet voices which are more then useful for my style of Playing & Singing...just give me what I need regarding on-board LIVE PLAY Navigational features that I need now & you got my money!

Hey Ian & Donny

Are you talking about the new PSR-S500 or is there a new S900 coming out?????????

Scott