Yes, a backup is the way to go, especially gigging 40+ monthly.

That's the setup I want (Mikey), but I have to rid one 900 first. Jumping up to the T2 might be a bit expensive though and the 900 surely does the job - have to think it out.

zuki

Zuki,

The T2 was very nice, but it was a pain to move around...you'll need a good case....AND you still have 61 keys like the S900.

I took a T2 around with me for several months for many store demos and it was not as easy to deal with as the S900, although it wouldn't seem that way as it is not that much heavier or bigger...just more awkward.

I just put the S900 in a gig bag since I'm the only one moving it.

I'll stick with my S900...I'm quite happy with it's performance.

Ian

Ian,

I had a T1 for a week way back before I was gigging and I know it was more difficult to transport.

I'd like to stay with (2) 900s, but I'd like a hard drive, unless I find a way to manage files better.

I have an email into Gary for help.

Off to a gig now.......

Zuki, USB sticks now come in sizes up to 32 gig in size. Do you really need a board with a hard drive when 8, 16 or even a 32 gig stick could do the trick?

I'm using the 8 gig Corsair stick ( link below) I don't see myself running out of space too soon. BTW you can buy less expensive sticks, but the Corsair is rubberized and is very durable.

Corsair



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I am not sure why a T2 would need a good case and an S900 doesn't... You break one, you need a new S900. At $1600 roughly each. So you only have to break ONE S900, and you might as well have got a T2 in the first place!

The need for a backup drops dramatically if you a) get a good case, and b) get a better built, less toy-like keyboard in the first place...

Buttons, sliders, knobs, keybed, all need to work flawlessly if the arranger is of any use to a gigging pro. All of these have had anecdotal problems on PSR's (and considerably less on T2's) in situations where they are gigged a LOT. The insistence by those that use them for a backup is telling... You are essentially saying to gig an S900, you need TWO. So they don't cost $1600, they cost $3200. To be usable, that is.

Or you could just get a decent case, and be careful...

Zuki, a 1-2 gig flashdrive will hold a lot (I use a 1 gig)...no need a of a HD unless you are storing a lot of audio files and/or samples,

I'm sure Gary will help you considerably about managing files.

Having the backup is a good insurance...and, although I never needed my spare 3k during the time I was using PSR-3000s, it was comforting to know it was there.

One breakdown can be a disaster, and they can all fail, no matter what brand, no matter how careful you are...it can happen, especially with a very heavy gigging schedule like yours.

It would be like taking a trip in your car without a spare tire....foolhardy, to say the least.

I hope you can get the filing management down and continue to take advantage of the S-900's lighter weight and better portability.

Ian

Not quite the analogy I was trying to make, Ian. In truth, MOST of us drive our arrangers without a spare.

I would say it's more like, buy four cheap tires, you've GOT to have a spare. Buy a pricier set of 'run-flat' tires, and you can get away without one...

Diki,

If you prefer to work without a backup, that's fine buddy...kinda like tightrope walking without the net.

Kinda reminds me of the ad:

Parachute for sale. Used only once. Small stain.

Ian

Diki,

Going out on a job without a backup is akin to playing Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun--it ain't real smart.

Zuki,

If you are thinking about using a PSR-S900 for a primary machine, and your old PSR-3000 as a backup, you can transfer all the registrations using Michael bedesem's Regfix program, which has recently been updated to accomodate the S900. Michael should be applauded for all his incredible work and tireless efforts to keep his FREE programs up to date. You can find it Here

Good Luck,

Gary

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Gary, hello...I have (2) 900s. I am interested in learning more about the internal filing system. I sent you an email.

zuki