This was posted on one of the UK sites.

"Just received a flyer from my local keyboard shop.


Tyros 2002-2012 "The Legend Evolves"
Be one of the first to see and hear something very, very special!!!

Unfortunately, due to a Yamaha media ban we're unable to release the exact details of this NEW product until 21 March 2012

But as a highly valued customer, we wanted to make sure you are one of the first to get this exciting news.

The Flyer continues on with info on how to register your interest in the product at the keyboard shop. "

OK Folks have a guess at what is coming. Yamaha hype, or something we really, really want!

Deane

Its been 18 months and T4 has run out of steam. Most of the T4 owners I know just view each new version as a very expensive upgrade and a way to dispose of their savings, the rest have jumped ship because its a bit of an insult to be sold the best instrument mankind has ever dreamed of only to find its obselete and worth half the price within a year.

maybe its a nice Special Edition black metal T4 with 76 note keyboard and propper buttons instead of Tooty Fruities (google it)

maybe its a nice Special Edition black metal T4 with 76 note keyboard and propper buttons instead of Tooty Fruities (google it)

Without divulging my sources, I think you are spot on here.............

regards,
John

Thanks Deane and Eric...I haven't been told anything about what's up and coming.

I feel very fortunate to have been able to procure a Tyros4...it's the first TOTL arranger I have owned since the PSR-8000, although I have been able to fully test drive (and demo) all of Yamaha's incredible arranger line, the T4 is the one that appeals to me the most, and it meets or exceeds my needs with regards to a pro instrument.

I still get a natch when I use the SA/SA2 voices, and I have my Tyros4 customized with my own styles, registrations, and samples (the latter being accessible thanks to my good friend Tony Hughes who sent me a 1 gig expansion board as a gift!).

Only one thing I like as much as my Tyros4, and that is a good surprise...I'm looking forward to the announcement.

Ian

Maby they finally put some decent drum sounds in the Tyros and lower the ridiculous price of this spaceship.

As long as it doesn't sound like a Korg or Roland, I'll be very pleased!

Variety is good...we all have different ideas and expectations of what comes out of our speakers...having a choice benefits all.

Ian

Don't worry Ian Yamaha doesn't have the knowledge to sound like a Roland or Korg

Worry? Frans, you should know by now I'm not a worrier. Definitely a wasted emotion.

Thankfully Yamaha has it's own "sound", and I, like many others, are glad they have stuck to their proven formula. I bought the Tyros4 because I love the sound, and to me, that's most important in a keyboard.

I don't feel one brand is "better" than the other...just "different".

If it meets your needs, then it is "the best" for you.

The Tyros4 meets, and even exceeds, my needs as a professional player, so, to me, it is "the best".

Ian

This has nothing to do with keyboards, but I once saw a sign on a marquis that read, "Worrying is paying interest on a debt that may never come due." Ian your right on with your comment.

Steve, I like that saying.

I feel fortunate that I can sit at my arranger, pick a style, and then get "lost" in the music...probably as close to living in "the now" as one can get.

That's why an arranger will always be my main axe.

And YOU have two of the best...I am glad for you!

Ian

I've seen advert for a BLACK jubilee model of T4 at a dealer in Norway a week or so ago, but the advert in webshop is now gone, maybe cause it was too early to start?


Cheers
GJ

I'm pretty sure what will be released is information on the upcoming PSRS950 which I was told should be out before the Summer NAMM show. I don't think you will see any new Tyros products until the next Generation will be released. I suspect from talks with designers from Yamaha that we might see some major changes in the operating system of the next release of Tyros.

Now you spoiled the surprise....

I think you are on the right track, George...probably will be the new PSR.

Ian

Get ready to sell your tyros 4 keyboard Korg has them on the ropes lol

I wasn't aware that this was some sort of contest between Korg and Yamaha.

Both companies are winners because they are still making great top end arrangers...choose which one suits your needs.

The "mine is better than yours" stuff is getting really old, and usually the last resort of those who would rather talk about gear brands than discuss actually playing music on an arranger.

Ian

That maybe so Ian but business is business and competition is a GOOD thing to keep all on their toes...I say bring it on !

I suppose if we were on the board of directors of either of those companies, it would matter a great deal. But, all we are is a bunch of players looking for an instrument that best suits our needs, not a bunch of cheerleaders wearing T-shirts for whatever company seems to be more popular at the moment.

What gets me, is why you don't have a PA3X/PA-800 instead of the lower level PA-500?

No DNC voices would be a real deal breaker for me, but, I would use the instrument differently than you, as I play all instrumental...maybe it doesn't make that much difference to you?

If I was going to buy a Korg arranger, I'd surely pick the PA3X.

But, I do agree....competition is a good thing, and we, the users, always benefit from it.

Ian

I wouldn't worry what I'm playing Ian....instead you should be thinking how does this guy make that lower level sound so dam good? .....DNC voices who needs that? ...as I always said I'm a Singer that backs himself up with many different things depending on the gig an arranger KB is just one of them..no need for TOTL anything ....because the player makes it sound good not the KB..."let me HEAR what you got" will always be my battle cry ..... I've owned many TOTL units & wasn't impressed including Tyros units & MOTL Pa800, etc......I tried them on stage and moved on..I have learned my lesson on wasting money on some of these so called TOTL units....new or old arrangers it don't matter to me I will make it sound great for my needs...enjoy what you play....& I'll enjoy what I play simple as that...
I hope that explains it so it doesn't "get to you" anymore....enjoy your day it's 75 degrees here .....

Thanks Donny...It's clear the PA-500 does the job for you...it appears to be a great instrument regardless of where it is in the Korg line-up.

It is a balmy 28 F here on the island with snow and/or freezing rain in the forecast.

Ian

I also don't need the DNC sounds. Sometimes I use them but I prefer synth sounds to play with my right hand. They had better put the complete M3 in the PA3x instead of the DNC sounds but hey everybody is different and nothing is perfect

For now it is doing the job for me......that doesn't mean in a few months, next year, or whatever, I might be playing a Yamaha, Ketron, Roland, etc,...

New promo on the USA page. Buy a Tyros 4 and get a FREE FL512M FlashROM and 50% off any Premium Pack... http://www.yamaha.com/tyros4/

Yamaha always likes to celebrate a successful product with a special/limited edition. When I was a kid, I remember when they released the DX7II Centennial Synth... a silver 76 key DX7IIFD with gold buttons. Recently, they came out with the 10th Anniversary Xeno Trumpet... I think only 50 were made. It has special gold accents and a very unique case.

A new Tyros 4 Special/Limited Edition would be cool... but it'll be expensive. The Tyros 4 MAP price was raised to $5299... is it going to be $5999 for a 76 key Tyros 4?? My first car in 1989 was cheaper than that!!

Also looking forward to a PSR-S920...950...in black to match the Special Edition.

Why does it have to be a new keyboard. Production already costed, units available, and they are great sellers. It could be that the T4 takes Flash Ram 1 gig, has a lot of room to improve SA sounds and packs, and some futher unique or improved features, combined with a OS update would be exciting to T4 owners now!

In the photo in Eric B's link the unit pictured has "10th Anniversary" printed on it. Would this be the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the T1?

I think it wil be only color
have a picture here

http://www.vanderzwaagmuziek.nl/nieuws/item/6109-yamaha-tyros-4-special-edition.html

You can click the picture to get it bigger on youre screen

Rico

Get ready to play some "Rolling Stones", Paint it Black.


Btw,
black are my favourite colour for a keyboard, and PA3X are black too.......

OMG i got all the info here lolllllllll


Speciale zwarte uitgave van de TYROS4 ter gelegenheid van het 10 jarig jubileum van de Tyros.
De Tyros bestaat in 2012 10 jaar. Om dit te vieren komt Yamaha met een speciale Jubileum uitgave van dit spectaculaire instrument.
De levering omvat het volgende:

•Donkere versie van de TYROS4, met alle functies en toebehoren.
•Speciale donker kleur TRSMS04 speakerset
•FL1024 Flashrom (geïnstalleerd)
•Softwarepakket Vintage Keyboard (geinstalleerd)
•Oorkonde ondertekend door meerdere Bobo's van Yamaha
•Certicate of Authenticty (verklaring van Authentiek zijn) (ook weer ondertekend door meerdere Yamaha-Bobo’s

Sorry that it is not translated
But in short its this
A t4 in BLack A flashrom 1 gig installed allready, maby also black no idea LOL.....
And black speakers TRSMS04
Software vintage pack on it installed
and some bs papers signed by some special yamaha person's

Price 3998 euro,s

PLZZ stop the production we gonna make a black one lolllllll
So in other words Its just marketing and nothing special to T4 Owners
I absolute dont understand why yamaha has a clock running on there website only for a color change

Mmmmmmm maby a prototype of a T5 for frankfurt ..... ?
Rico

Special black edition of the Tyros4 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Tyros.
The Tyros is in 2012 10 years. To celebrate this comes Yamaha with a special anniversary edition of this spectacular instrument.
The delivery includes the following:

• Dark version of the Tyros4, with all features and accessories.
• Special dark color TRSMS04 speaker
• Flashrom FL1024 (installed)
• Software Vintage Keyboard (installed)
• Certificate signed by several of Bobo's Yamaha
• Certicate or Authenticty (declaration of his Authentic) (also signed by several Yamaha Bobo's

What a JOKE

$5.70

Black Is Black - Los Bravos

After seeing it in black, I'm kind of partial to the silver.

Ian

I've got a T4 boy I'm really excited if that's all they are doing (NOT!)