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hey Scott the Modern Shuffle will work well for a West Coast Swing

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 10-07-2009).]

Is it just me or did Yamaha improve the drum sounds. I actually like some of the demos

Same lack of dynamics, as far as I am concerned... the same sound, played loud or medium loud, tends to sound exactly the same. Hihats, snares, kicks, cymbals - all of these sound just a bit 'flat' and uninspiring. Real drummers can't make every backbeat sound identical even if they TRY

Nice if you are trying to NOT grab someone's attention, though... perfect for background and cocktail gigs, but I prefer something that makes me feel like I've got a drummer next to me, not a CD of a drummer...

Outstanding playing and programming (bet you it's both!) on the leads though. Monster chops!

Yep...they sound more dynamic to me, too...I like Yamaha's drums anyway...guess that's why I play one.

I like a nice polished and well balanced sound.

There are supposed to be new drum kits, and the effects processor has allegedly been enhanced.

I'll know for sure when I get my S910...could be here tomorrow...it was sent yesterday morning by courier.

Diki's right...perfect for cocktails, and dinner music, although Yamaha drums have always done a great job for the occasional dance gig.

Sort of an all rounder.

I like that Modern Shuffle style, too.

the synth demo sounds great!!

I agree with Ian...

Yamaha has really upped the stakes with these New S series offerings..I usually Hi EQ the drums from default 64 to 102 just to give the high end a "SIZZLE" makes a big difference in the styles. Ian congrats on your S910...mine will be here tomorrow too, Then I'll load it & take it on stage tomorrow night also.. ...

http://www.yamahapkowner.com/Downloads/soundsamples/psrs910/psrs910_styles_90scoolballad.mp3

90's Cool ballad on the S910, super guitars.

Gotta say I'm really liking the s910. The s900 was nice and it served the purpose getting a Yamaha board to supplement my Pa2xpro. I agree it's not like a live drummer but I'm with Ian and Donny, sounds dynamic and Yammie has upped the stakes with this s910.

I hear you Steve the more I play and listen close its really amazing what this S910 sounds like.Enjoying Mucho

If you take off any factory EQ, can anyone confirm or deny that the drums aren't the same as the S900? I didn't think I saw any new regular kits in the patch list... did I get that wrong..?

I agree. I also like the other demos. So much I am thinking of buying one next to my Korg pa50. Maby Yamaha did something with the EQ but so do the other brands.

[This message has been edited by FransN (edited 10-11-2009).]

I like the S910's new "Chinese Drum Kits"



Chinese Kit 1

Chinese Kit 2

- Scott

The S910 Indian kit is very cool also.....
http://tinyurl.com/yk6xdq6

I was experimenting with them last night before my gig.



[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 10-11-2009).]

But what about kits that play western music? Any new ones?

Just download both manuals from Yamaha and do a A/B of the sounds & Drum kits simple as that. maybe when I get back from tonights big Columbus Day gig I'll look for them or look here.
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/result.php?div_code=emi

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 10-12-2009).]

Already did that, Donny. Just checking to see if I had missed something...