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#480434 - 11/12/19 02:27 PM New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5efuuWaz0g

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#480440 - 11/12/19 03:08 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Mikem]
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... well, it'd be easier to compare if he used the same lead sounds. The rhythms are similar, but he uses different solo sounds.
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#480447 - 11/12/19 04:12 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Mikem]
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Top me it sounds like it's playing over the exact same rythm, that it's 'only' the lead vices to compare?
I think it's about personal taste, and in my ears Korg was warmer and softer than Yamaha.
Yamaha has a crisper and clearer sound, more CD'is or effects at it.
But at the end, SX took the lead in my ears this time. 😎
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#480448 - 11/12/19 04:13 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Mikem]
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I heard 3 distinct rhythms, all very similar, but slight instrument changes.
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#480453 - 11/12/19 04:31 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Uncle Dave]
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Originally Posted By Uncle Dave
I heard 3 distinct rhythms, all very similar, but slight instrument changes.


I think you're right Dave. Listened again 2nd and 3rd time with earphones.
It's also visible that the rhythm runs at all 3 kboards.
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#480455 - 11/12/19 04:37 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Gunnar Jonny]
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Originally Posted By Gunnar Jonny
Top me it sounds like it's playing over the exact same rythm, that it's 'only' the lead vices to compare?
I think it's about personal taste, and in my ears Korg was warmer and softer than Yamaha.
Yamaha has a crisper and clearer sound, more CD'is or effects at it.
But at the end, SX took the lead in my ears this time. 😎




I agree.. smile

But this demo would never make me run out any buy any of them grin

BTW: the Yamahas played the same drums. Korg was different.


Edited by Fran Carango (11/12/19 05:05 PM)
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#480456 - 11/12/19 04:42 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Mikem]
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I preferred the Korg, at least with this particular song.

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#480465 - 11/12/19 06:10 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Fran Carango]
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Originally Posted By Fran Carango


BTW: the Yamahas played the same drums. Korg was different.


The patterns were different between the 2 Yammies. The snare backbeat changed
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#480468 - 11/12/19 06:32 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Mikem]
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The SX seemed to out shine the other 2 with the 970 a close second. The different lead sounds did make it a little confusing. The Yamaha ensemble sounds were definitely better than Korg. JMHO
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#480469 - 11/12/19 06:38 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Mikem]
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A brass ensemble compared to a single trumpet is not a fair comparison. All three had their moments, but it was far from a controlled test.
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#480473 - 11/12/19 06:55 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Uncle Dave]
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True Dave...may have been an ensemble balance issue. It seems to me that Yamaha takes more care in making their ensemble voices more believable. The Tyros 5 had that great ensemble feature that kept the horn sections smaller...making a more believable sound. I wonder if the Genos has that same feature?
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#480474 - 11/12/19 07:00 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: jingleman]
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Originally Posted By jingleman
True Dave...may have been an ensemble balance issue. It seems to me that Yamaha takes more care in making their ensemble voices more believable. The Tyros 5 had that great ensemble feature that kept the horn sections smaller...making a more believable sound. I wonder if the Genos has that same feature?
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#480475 - 11/12/19 07:04 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Dnj]
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Donny I think you accidently posted this here.. smile


I see you removed it grin


Edited by Fran Carango (11/12/19 07:06 PM)
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#480482 - 11/12/19 08:07 PM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Dnj]
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Donny...I guess you answered my question. Genos ensembles sounds great!
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#480506 - 11/13/19 08:14 AM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Mikem]
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Definitely convinced me that the SX900 has improved quite a bit over the S970. Nice comparison - Korg sounds good too. I'd rate them SX900, Korg PA1000, and S970.....
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#480521 - 11/13/19 11:33 AM Re: New Comparison Video: PSR-S970 vs SX900 vs Pa1000 [Re: Fran Carango]
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Originally Posted By Fran Carango
Originally Posted By Gunnar Jonny
Top me it sounds like it's playing over the exact same rythm, that it's 'only' the lead vices to compare?
I think it's about personal taste, and in my ears Korg was warmer and softer than Yamaha.
Yamaha has a crisper and clearer sound, more CD'is or effects at it.
But at the end, SX took the lead in my ears this time. 😎




I agree.. smile

But this demo would never make me run out any buy any of them grin



Tend to agree with Fran. Not overly impressed with the demo.
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