That's what I couldn't put my finger on! There wasn't any dynamics in the styles at all and it sounded very crude. Almost general midi sounds. Not quite as bad as that but you know what I mean. The only interesting stuff happened towards the end of the demonstration when the older fella started to play

http://vietkeyboard.net/showthread.php?p=241699

Not a relevant comparison, the Yamaha was a recorded, processed and mastered demo, the Roland was a Live demo, play a Yamaha live (As was the Rolland) and you will find it sounds nothing like the recording. (Always compare apples with apples not oranges)

Bill

Bill, I wouldn't put money on that statement. We have several great players on this forum that played Yammies live, and the dynamics were incredible. Not at all impressed by the vids I've seen on this thread.

Cheers,

Gary

Judging an arranger based on poor a video? Same mistake people did with the PA3X. Wait for better demo's or till you can play the BK 9 yourself before juding the sound of it.

the fact that some people will judge the keyboard based on what they see and hear on the Internet absolutely baffles me...how can you make a judgement without your hands, eyes, and ears being involved in the process... Some boards, such as the KORG, you even need to get home and play with a while before you know its true potential...

Believe it or not the manufactures put out these videos on the web to encourage people to buy their instruments so why should it come as any surprise that these same demos can put people off ? I have heard some incredible demos on the web that have made me want to buy that keyboard . Certainly I will try before I buy but the interest in buying on my case is often piqued by a great demo . If that's not the case for a substantial bunch of people then the manufacturers are wasting a lot of time and money with these demos are they not ?

I agree. I would not base my assessment of an arranger keyboard on demos posted on YouTube or an other site, for that matter. However, as stated above, the dynamics just don't seem to be there, at least not to me. I may change my mind after hearing and playing the same model in a store. I base my assessments solely on MY first hand experiences - that's why I rarely change keyboards.

Cheers,

Gary

Gary that S950 on the way to you yet?