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#226097 - 02/04/08 12:16 PM
Re: Yamaha S900 Bad DISPLAY design Argggggg!
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Registered: 12/08/02
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Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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I've been working a tilt machanism for a friend that has an S900, and with luck I'll have it dont by the end of this week, or early next week. Essentially, it is constructed from aluminium channel and fits directly on the arms of an X-stand. It has a rubber strip to protect the bottom of the keyboard and also prevent side slippage, and at the front end of each is a stop that prevents the keyboard from sliding off the stand from the player side. If everything works out, I'll post photos sometime next week and also the design specs. It will sure make life a lot easier for keyboard players that sit while performing. I do not stand while performing, and most of the performers I know now opt to sit as well. One of the problems with ALL keyboad displays is the manufacturers are still living in the dark ages (no pun intended). The marine industry solved this problem more than two decades ago by utilizing super-twist technology, and they frequently use march larger LCD displays than any keyboard display I've ever seen. The other problem is the stupid-ass that decided to use LED indicators for the active buttons. Even in a brightly lit room they are difficult to see. If you're performing outdoors, even in the shade, they're invisible. What supreme, overpaid idiot came up with this one? Oh well, back to the drawing board, Gary ------------------ Travlin' Easy
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#226098 - 02/04/08 12:23 PM
Re: Yamaha S900 Bad DISPLAY design Argggggg!
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Registered: 07/27/05
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Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada
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Originally posted by jedi: For what you get , is what you get.
Meaning = You spend < 1600 for a KB you get 1600 worth of quality.
Sure , it is a great buy as far as A/KB`s are concerned , however it is things like the display , key-bed , buttons wheels and a painted shell , that the consumer really pays for in the end.
Meaning = If you don`t baby it , it could fall apart or fail.
Just my opinion, ![](http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/smile.gif)
Gary Let's place this into perspective... if you are going to treat your instruments roughly, this likely isn't the one for you... albeit, if you are looking for a great transportable unit to take with you on your solo arranger gigs, this is a awesome piece. Sure, it's not perfect, but neither are the PA-800, G-70, E-80, E-60 and Tyros2...and I have a feeling there will be issues with the new PA2XPro. Main thing is...I'm playin' and havin' fun...can't beat that. ![](http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/biggrin.gif) How about you Gary? Ian
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#226104 - 02/04/08 01:10 PM
Re: Yamaha S900 Bad DISPLAY design Argggggg!
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Registered: 02/07/02
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Loc: Merrimack, N.H.
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Very true Ian , ALL have there good and bad points. It really is too bad that arrangers as a whole seem to get a bum rap. They are great to play , now as for me , still waiting. Waiting for what , you may ask ! You might know the answer to that far better than I my friend ![](http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/wink.gif) At least we can agree that the new "whatever" from Yamaha will not have built in speakers. It will not have a HD Nor will it be the same `ol / same `ol . Maybe a hybrid between a synth and arranger ? It will have Extended SA voicing. Am I getting warm ? Will it be March or October ?
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