I having serious thoughts about purchasing an S-950 when I get home in mid April. Naturally, Frank Vestra will be the first person I call if I decide to go in that direction. While my aging PSR-3000s still are in mint condition, there are some things I really like about the S-950, including the new features. Take a look at the ensuing three clips on YouTube and you'll understand why.



Cheers,

Gary

Gary ... only one clip showed ...
... and on the subject of style creation:
http://www.synthzone.com/forum/ubbthread...been#Post358504

Gary....was wondering why you didn't like the previous Yamaha S 900 models verse verses this new S950..?

The S-900 had some issues with display failure, and the sound quality has really improved with the S-950. That, with the addition of some new drum kits, some incredible instrument sounds, a handful of new styles, makes the S-950 very attractive.

Tony, after the first demo plays, there should be more links that show up at the conclusion of the first. Try using this link it may work better. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKPaMVjJqqQ&feature=share&list=UUG_GruQL_aP3QrS_zJQf7Kg

Cheers,

Gary

... yes, there ARE some cool features there ...

how many how many you I'm not thinking of getting a Yamaha now are you??

It's a really nice board Donny.

Joe

It might be interesting to see if the S950's sound improvement is more a result of tweaked styles and Mastering effects than anything in the hardware itself. Load an older S910 style, turn off the Master EQ and compressor (and turn it off on the S910) and see if there is any difference at all.

It might be possible to copy those same EQ and compression values to an older S910, too... I have certainly found that taking some of the EQ values of newer BK styles (which even Ian admits is noticeably improved over the G70 with respect to sound balance and fullness) and copying Mastering presets, you can come quite close to the newer sound on my ancient (ha!) G70.

New wine from old bottles...!

Joe, .... I saw it at Dave's studio a week or two ago,.....
just sounded to me like a Black S910 honestly it didn't get ME excited at all,...but as always enjoy what you choose to play. Unless Yamaha changes it's drums, MFD, VH, and OS navigational features, I will stay the course after having so many Yamaha arrangers,.. and keep enjoying my KORG..

The new drum kits make a big difference, plus the Vocal Harmonizer is now useable. The speakers are loud enough to play small house parties. Love the guitar sounds!
DonM