I am happy it is fitting your needs so far.
Bernie

Why not just use the new SS3v.3 and a small mixer for the extra inputs, etc,..? would love to know if it can handle it all..

Its the same effects section as the Tyros5, which is a huge improvement over the T4

Bachus. Very good point.

I should be spending more time exploring the capabilities of my Tyros and S970 than trying to figure out what new keyboard I'm going to get...that I really don't need.

If I don't use it for anything else, this SSV.3 has got me finding sounds in both the Tyros and S970 I didn't realize we're there...fun.

I will be providing background music at the end of the month for a party. I plan to try the SSV.3 there.

Take care all.

As for taking it out for a gig with Bass/ drums/Vocals do you intend to get a sub for it ?

Bill,

At this point, no. But most of my gigs are smaller rooms and smaller crowds. The 8 woofer on the Compacts that I use seem to provide enough bass and this SSV.3 unit seems to have at least as much bass, if not more, as the Compacts.

I don't have any gigging experience with the SSV.3 yet to know what to expect.

No way it has as much bass as the Compact. I couldn't use it without adding a sub.

Don sorry you had to be the "guinea pig" I highly respect your opinions alot that's why I didn't go forward and try one myself...

You might love it. Most people do!

I'll be using the SSV.3 for some gigs in April. Should get a better feel for the bass thing then. I have compared the SSV.3(but only in my den) to the Compact regarding bass and the SS3 sure holds its own.