I have now learned that the KEY Button acts as the transpose feature...but it is still a two or 3 step process....NOT very practical for live play & split second changes....
IMO it should have +/- on deck....even the KMA has that!
I will hold off further judgement until I hear & see more ...
My main concern is how it Sounds.

Another reason I would prefer the module. Transpose can be easily assign to a controller button, same as many other features.
Again, I rarely use transpose, but if I do, it's before I start a song, so no big deal.
DonM

Checking the manual, it appears that there is no connection for the FC-7 footswitch. I can't believe it! Lets me out.
Don P

Thanx for the info Don....wow I wonder what their thinking was on that omission.

I`m almost positive that the BK-7M and the new BK-5 , use a much newer sound set than the Prelude.

The only really great sounds are the organs and synth and a couple of pianos sounds are useable.

For the most part the sounds and styles on the Prelude need way more tweaking than Yamaha.

I think the reason I like my Prelude is for the organ sounds , IMO , they are better than the Tyros 3 I had.

I mean no tweaking necessary good !! , The T-3 had good organ sounds don`t get me wrong , I guess just different !
The Prelude organ sound are more realistic or I`m tone deaf !! LOL

In the end it is just a matter of taste and personal preference.

Later

Gary

Roland BK 5 Demo NAMM

Sounds Horrible!!! Yikes!

Maybe that was a handheld amateur camcorder video?
I'd still like to hear it done by a pro demonstrator.

unfortunate demonstration

Dear God!! That sounds pretty awful!!

I'm still waiting for the new Yamaha PSR S950.........God knows how long I'll have to wait though!!