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#410006 - 10/23/15 04:15 AM My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!!
sunster Member Registered: 03/10/03 Posts: 270 Loc: Mumbai, INDIA	Finally took the plunge and getting a PSR- S970. Selling my PSR S-950 which I have hardly used. Want to start my musical endeavours once again. Any tips and suggestions here highly appreciated!! Thanks Sunny
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#410008 - 10/23/15 05:40 AM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: sunster]
Mikem Member Registered: 08/12/14 Posts: 917 Loc: Quebec, Canada	Congratulations! I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of it. I was wondering, though, why you hardly used your PSR-S950 (if it's not personal, that is). If you can compare the keys, I'd appreciate it. I've read somewhere that the S-970's keys feel better. Thanks. Have lots of fun with it! _________________________ Mike
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#410009 - 10/23/15 07:04 AM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: sunster]
Dnj Senior Member Registered: 09/21/00 Posts: 43703	I have seen anything written by Yamaha that they changed the keybed on the S970 from the S950.. or the speakers for that matter. If I'm wrong please correct me...?.... The next exciting thing from Yamaha will be a New version of TYROS 6 or something totally new in their TOTL arranger line,.......that's said congratulations on your New S970
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#410010 - 10/23/15 07:11 AM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: sunster]
Mikem Member Registered: 08/12/14 Posts: 917 Loc: Quebec, Canada	I read it at Eileen's Yamaha Keyboard Players website. In fact, she confirmed what someone else said. _________________________ Mike
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#410011 - 10/23/15 07:14 AM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: Mikem]
Dnj Senior Member Registered: 09/21/00 Posts: 43703	Originally Posted By: Mikem I read it at Eileen's Yamaha Keyboard Players website. In fact, she confirmed what someone else said. Has Yamaha confirmed this about the keybed in its SPECS I would assume if it was improved they would state it as a upgrade in their feature list on the S970? or is it that people just feel something different because of its "newness" vs a used keybed?......I would have to personally play one to be sure but I highly doubt it.... Edited by Dnj (10/23/15 07:15 AM)
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#410014 - 10/23/15 07:51 AM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: Dnj]
Marcus Member Registered: 11/17/12 Posts: 210 Loc: Canada	Congrats! Should be exciting checking out the new features. Yes, let us know what you think after trying it out for a bit. Marcus _________________________
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#410017 - 10/23/15 08:06 AM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: sunster]
Beakybird Senior Member Registered: 01/27/01 Posts: 2227	The keybed doesn't feel different. However, the speakers are better. Wattage is the same, but sound is better. I remember seeing something official to that effect.
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#410018 - 10/23/15 09:13 AM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: sunster]
Nick G Senior Member Registered: 11/16/05 Posts: 1115 Loc: Sydney, NSW, Australia	the s970 has HD reverb.. it will completely sound better overall... I am picking mine up tomorrow at last! _________________________ Roland G70 / Roland BK9 / Roland GW-8L / Roland Fantom O6 / Yamaha Motif XS / Technics KN6500
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#410019 - 10/23/15 09:49 AM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: sunster]
J. Larry Member Registered: 12/14/99 Posts: 521 Loc: University, MS 38677 USA	I had the S950 and S970 side by side for a few days until I sold the S950. Yes, I think the keybed is improved somewhat. Seems to be less plastic-feeling, but still nothing like a Tyros. The sound is improved to my listening. The speakers are not so bass boomy. To anyone sitting on the fence, I think the S970 is a good move forward, if you�re one of those that wants the latest improvements, be they ever so slight, but yet noticeable.
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#410020 - 10/23/15 10:02 AM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: J. Larry]
guitpic1 Senior Member Registered: 04/16/14 Posts: 1950 Loc: Missouri	I had the S950, own the S970... Biggest differences, and they are significant to me: Larger screen Active control knobs...use them all the time Bigger on board memory Audio styles...sound excellent live VCM...love this feature..a person can really shape voices with it Speaking of voices, it does have human voices...sounds pretty good Multipads...I like the way the multipads are organized...makes using them quicker and easier. When I had the S950, I used it for backup and took the Tyros to gigs....10 - 14 a month. Now the S970 is my main board and the Tyros stays home most of the time. _________________________ It’s all about the learning
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#410027 - 10/23/15 04:41 PM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: Dnj]
Mikem Member Registered: 08/12/14 Posts: 917 Loc: Quebec, Canada	Originally Posted By: Dnj Originally Posted By: Mikem I read it at Eileen's Yamaha Keyboard Players website. In fact, she confirmed what someone else said. Has Yamaha confirmed this about the keybed in its SPECS I would assume if it was improved they would state it as a upgrade in their feature list on the S970? or is it that people just feel something different because of its "newness" vs a used keybed?......I would have to personally play one to be sure but I highly doubt it.... I'm sorry I don't know for sure. It's just something I read from a couple of people. Guitpic1 seems to confirm this, though (see his comment above). On Motifator, I also read that if you change the velocity sensitivity, the keybed will seem to be different. Maybe, it's just the better sound affecting how we think it feels. Or perhaps, the keys are made with more plastic. _________________________ Mike
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#410029 - 10/23/15 08:39 PM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: Mikem]
mdorantes Senior Member Registered: 11/25/00 Posts: 1211 Loc: Queretaro, Mexico	I have never minded the key feel on the S950, and even less now on the S970. I have play the PSR S970 several times, and a similar "feeling" I got when you played the Tyros4 (that has nothing wrong with it), and then the Tyros5, and It DOES have the new DSPs (many sounds have a different presence)just like the T5....and yes, the sound is different for obvious reason.... The Huge Screen, is awesome !! Not just that, a major upgrade to me, is the Flash memory, only 8 times more than the S950.... And now I can install all the Expansion packs I want-need. And honestly, I think the BEST opinion is that one you have WHEN you play one.... Just my 2 cents _________________________ mdorantes
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#410030 - 10/23/15 09:27 PM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: mdorantes]
Mikem Member Registered: 08/12/14 Posts: 917 Loc: Quebec, Canada	Originally Posted By: mdorantes I have never minded the key feel on the S950, and even less now on the S970. I have play the PSR S970 several times, and a similar "feeling" I got when you played the Tyros4 (that has nothing wrong with it), and then the Tyros5, and It DOES have the new DSPs (many sounds have a different presence)just like the T5....and yes, the sound is different for obvious reason.... The Huge Screen, is awesome !! Not just that, a major upgrade to me, is the Flash memory, only 8 times more than the S950.... And now I can install all the Expansion packs I want-need. And honestly, I think the BEST opinion is that one you have WHEN you play one.... Just my 2 cents So, you are confirming that the keys of the PSR-S970 are better? If so, do you think they are made differently, or is it because of some other reason? Thanks. _________________________ Mike
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#410035 - 10/24/15 03:02 AM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: guitpic1]
bruno123 Senior Member Registered: 06/04/02 Posts: 4912 Loc: West Palm Beach, FL 33417	Guitpic1 I admire your life style. Music, music, music and a backyard to die for. Keep going, John C.
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#410037 - 10/24/15 05:38 AM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: bruno123]
guitpic1 Senior Member Registered: 04/16/14 Posts: 1950 Loc: Missouri	Tx Bruno Here's a little better shot of that backyard. http://youtu.be/mrLL90rBFGM Edited by guitpic1 (10/24/15 05:39 AM) _________________________ It’s all about the learning
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#410060 - 10/24/15 12:11 PM Re: My new PSR S-970 arriving in a few hours!!! [Re: sunster]
travlin'easy Senior Member Registered: 12/08/02 Posts: 15576 Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA	The view from my deck is a bit different. All the best, Gary _________________________ PSR-S950, TC Helicon Harmony-M, Digitech VR, Samson Q7, Sennheiser E855, Custom Console, and lots of other silly stuff! K+E=W (Knowledge Plus Experience = Wisdom.)
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