Ya, did that (or at least compared it to the T3)
For me, off the top of my head, it was:

3 RH voices - I'll often use 2 together as a combo, and then keep the 3rd to swith quickly keyboard/piano for background with a singer
Keybed feel
Voices, especially SA(2)
Ability to play realistic sounding voices, with SA and keybed
Screen
Recording (more as an add on)

And now with the T4, I can add
Drums (haven't heard them, relying on what they say)
Vocal harmony

I definitely missed some, but that's the list off the top of my head...

well good luck if & when you decide to upgrade if at all....enjoy.

Thanks!!

just buy the T3 or T4. Thye are both significant upgrades compared to what you are currently playing.

Listen my friend , this will be great advice for the years to come. It does not matter if or when the manufcaturer brings out a new model. Upgrading every time they bring out a new model is not obligatory and it will limit your ability to develope as a musician as each time you waste time learning how to use new toys intsead of learning to use your instrument well .

As far as i can see, there is no dilema here. what ever you choose right now will blow your socks of for the next 4-5 years if you take the time to learn the instrument and apply that learning musically.

[This message has been edited by spalding1968 (edited 10-25-2010).]

If I was in your position I'd get a T3. For Jewish/Chassidic music there isn't much of a difference. Most of the Jewish performers I know do not think it is necessary to upgrade.

That said, I do plan to upgrade since firstly I get lots of use out of it, so its worth it for me; and secondly because there's one new drum kit I think is a step higher than the T3. Other than that, the T4, really is a T3.1

Chony

T4 is worth it for the vocal harmony if nothing else. It will be all the tool you'll need for many years.
DonM

Don, did you get a chance to try the Tyros4?

Are you saying the harmonizer is better than previous models?

I haven't tried the Tyros 4 yet..

No I haven't seen one yet. Need to make a trip to Lufkin to see Don P.'s. However, I've heard the harmonizer is much improved; but then it would HAVE to be!
All I've asked for the past few years is a good vocal harmonizer and more lively drums. From what I've heard on-line, the drums are still not there, so the harmonizer is a moot point to me. However, if a person is happy with the drum sounds, and the harmonizer is as good as touted, then it would be a great purchase.
DonM