I always try to remain open minded about new equipment from any manufacturer and often try things I would never use on a gig and end up
selling whatever it is. The S950 will work just fine for my gigs.

That being said, when I changed from my Tyros 3 to my Tyros 4 I was not all that happy with my purchase for nearly 2 months until at almost all of my gigs people made comments about how great the "new" keyboard sounded. The thing is, I never told them it was a new keyboard but they apparently could hear a big difference. I know for sure I was booked at several venues in place of others because the people liked the sound of the T4.

Right now my physical situation demands I find a suitable lighter keyboard to gig with and that will not change for the rest of my life. We will see how it goes with the S950.

Deane

Ian I agree the T4 definitely has a the edge sonically on the S950...from what I've heard so far.

And, if a person can manage the difference in cost, why not treat yourself (and your ears) to the best sounding instrument.

What interests me (and more than a few others her on SZ), and, perhaps you can help answer this (although probably not until you actually have spent some time with your new KORG PA-600)...

Is there enough difference between a Korg PA-600 and a Korg PA3X (61) that would justify the substantial difference in price?

If you had the money, and all other things being nearly equal (weight etc.), would you feel getting the TOTL Korg is worth the extra cash?

Of course, if you are mainly featuring your vocals, maybe that might make a difference, since the instrumental only, or more instrumental aspect might favor the more extensive (and better?) solo sounds available on the PA3X.

Also, would either one be better for SMF, or would they basically be nearly the same?

Ian

In regard to the SMF, Pa3X has the dual sequence/Mp3 player. Not sure about the 600.
DonM

As fast as everything loads up nowadays, unless you are doing a full on DJ gig, not really sure dual MP3/SMF players is really one of the 'must have' features for most of us...

I have a feeling it being missing in the PA600 isn't going to be a deal breaker to anyone. Particularly at that price.