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#378266 - 12/15/13 01:56 PM
Re: OT. Your Ultimate Setup
[Re: abacus]
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Registered: 07/27/05
Posts: 10606
Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada
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I never thought I'd say this, but I've found the magic formula with just the Tyros4.
Since retirement I have dug into the instrument far more than just preparing demos and clinics for it...now, I get to work on changes that have to do with my music only.
The Tyros5 didn't even rate a blip on my radar screen, nor did anything by any other manufacturer, as I feel having another instrument at this time would distract me from what I'm finding in the Tyros4. It's not that I'm playing only one or two genres, either...I find I'm stretching out more than ever, not just by the extra time put in, but also what the instrument itself is letting me do. Although the Tyros5 has a powerful new effects system, the one on the Tyros4 wasn't too shabby either. It's surprising to discover what they've packed into it...if you take the to explore.
The only thing I would consider adding is an 88 note weighted action controller, and I'm looking at the Casio PX-5S because it's not only a great weighted action controller, with four zones, but an incredibly versatile synthesizer with absolutely killer sounds and pitch and mod wheels, which is what I prefer.
For most of my career, especially the latter part, I've kept the number of instruments for my personal use to a minimum, as it forces(and allows the time for) me to fully explore and exploit the gear.
I had my DX-7 for quite awhile, as I basically had to learn how to program it (which eventually opened the door to working with Yamaha's Combo division) as this was pre-Internet, and very little third party stuff was available. In fact, I was listening just two days ago to a recording of one of the past bands I played in and I still feel pretty good about the range of quality sounds I was getting out of that old DX. I ran mine through a Yamaha SPX-90 (there's an old one for you) midi controlled effects unit, plus I had the Grey Matter Response E! board installed in the DX.
I feel the same way towards my Tyros4. You know, having the kind of job I had, certainly was an eye-opener, especially when I came to learn that most arranger players use only a small portion of their incredibly versatile instruments...they basically turn it on, pick a style and play using all preset sounds and styles (sometimes with a few extra Premium that they've bought) and never learn even the most basic sound and style editing procedures.
Eventually they just tire of what they've been using, and figure a new instrument will perk them up and/or make them sound better....but, that's a whole other topic.
So, at least for a while, I'm sticking with the one instrument I already have, with the possibility of adding another in the new year, and I'm quite happy to keep it that way.
Ian
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Yamaha Tyros4, Yamaha MS-60S Powered Monitors(2), Yamaha CS-01, Yamaha TQ-5, Yamaha PSR-S775.
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...and play polkas.. 
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