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#478605 - 10/23/19 10:22 AM
Re: 1st impression of the SX900 ...
[Re: Uncle Dave]
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Registered: 12/01/99
Posts: 12800
Loc: Penn Yan, NY
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OK - first comments:
1) Key Feel:
It's a little stiffer than previous PSR models, but the throw is longer which is a huge improvement for me. Don Mason will like it, as well.
2) Overall sound of speakers:
Full, rich sound, solid bass. I like it
3) Rhodes /EP sounds:
Not sure why Woody couldn't find any he liked - there's lots, and uber tweakable.
4) Mic processor/effects:
Didn't get to this yet
5) Harmonizer:
same
6) Touch screen response:
excellent. No issues with calibration or timing.
I had to dig for the parameter to lock the tempo from changing, but it's in there.
Buttons feel good - they light up for easy navigation - uncluttered front panel. Touch screen does the majority of the tasks,
Weight/size ratio is excellent
It's a busy day, and I'm also expecting a new banjo, so I'm ging to let this sit for a while, have some lunch, then come back and test the mic settings.
Overall impression is good. It's playable (at last) for me. As I said, the action is still a little on the light side, but so much more responsive, and the longer (deeper) throw helps alot.
Stay tuned ....
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#478614 - 10/23/19 11:16 AM
Re: 1st impression of the SX900 ...
[Re: Uncle Dave]
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Senior Member
Registered: 12/09/99
Posts: 1130
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OK - first comments:
1) Key Feel:
It's a little stiffer than previous PSR models, but the throw is longer which is a huge improvement for me. Don Mason will like it, as well.
2) Overall sound of speakers:
Full, rich sound, solid bass. I like it
3) Rhodes /EP sounds:
Not sure why Woody couldn't find any he liked - there's lots, and uber tweakable.
4) Mic processor/effects:
Didn't get to this yet
5) Harmonizer:
same
6) Touch screen response:
excellent. No issues with calibration or timing.
I had to dig for the parameter to lock the tempo from changing, but it's in there.
Buttons feel good - they light up for easy navigation - uncluttered front panel. Touch screen does the majority of the tasks,
Weight/size ratio is excellent
It's a busy day, and I'm also expecting a new banjo, so I'm ging to let this sit for a while, have some lunch, then come back and test the mic settings.
Overall impression is good. It's playable (at last) for me. As I said, the action is still a little on the light side, but so much more responsive, and the longer (deeper) throw helps alot.
Stay tuned ....
Nice impressions and very positive so far. Do you think it will be a keeper for you? Every day I am loving mine more and more and it's been over two weeks.
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#478620 - 10/23/19 11:33 AM
Re: 1st impression of the SX900 ...
[Re: Uncle Dave]
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Registered: 12/01/99
Posts: 12800
Loc: Penn Yan, NY
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Danny,
There's not too much that will make me want to return this. I like having Korg, and Yamaha sounds/styles available in my studio, and this is nice and light for the one nighters.
The only remaining issue I have is with Yamaha's treatment of the one finger mode. I prefer the way Korg addresses this. I can hold down one finger, and get a full chord accompaniment, Tonic & 7h for a maj 7th, and tonic and b7 for a dom 7th. Yamaha one finger mode uses that old Casio method of triggering. One finger is maj, add a second white key to the left for 7, and a black key to the left for min. Don't like that.
Thankfully, I play manual bass quite a lot, so it's not an issue.
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