Thought Technics keyboard players here might be interested in hearing what one of your fellow Technics KN7000 owners & avid enthusiasts thinks of Tyros2, after having recently attended a Yamaha Tyros2 demo, of which included a brief opportunity to play it as well:

"I must admit that the Tyros2 sounds amazing good! I wanted to compare the keys on the Tyros2 with the keys on the Tyros1 and I really like the Tyros2 keys better. I felt that the Tyros1 keys is a bit "toy like", but the Tyros2 keys are more "pro" and felt more "soft" to hit and a bit like the really great keys on my KN7000.

The Super Articulation voices are outstanding. This new technique is amazing, and as you know the Tyros2 have more of these sounds. As you know I do not have an Tyros, but a Technics KN7000, and for me it felt that the Tyros2 is now a horse-head in front of the KN7000. - Kenneth Gunderson (Norway)"

Scott,
Good to hear your comments on the Tyros2
But should you not be on the Yamaha Forum.
No offence intended.

Cheers Barry

Barry. It's important to note that these were NOT 'my comments' on Tyros2.

I posted this here on the SZ Technics Forum because it was written by none other than a leading avid Techncis KN7000 enthusiast, owner, as well as forum adminstrator of: http://www.kn7000.net

My intention here was in no way to be-little Technics KN7000 keyboards, or their owners, but merely share one KN7000's owner's impressions of the Tyros2, after having finally seen it demoed live, & played it (albiet briefly) as well.

I myself am not beholden to any single keyboard manufacterer or kb model. Perhaps it's a Tyros2 today, but tomorrow, it could be X,Y, or Z, and who knows, if Panasonic decides to come out with another Technics KN model again someday, I'm open to that possiblity as well. It's all about making MUSIC afterall, and 'that' must come from the heart. My apologies if I've offended anyone here for posting this on the Technics forum. - Scott

Scott, you are a blessing to this forum or any other forum. I for one welcome you with open arms.
As far as your post, it's what I am looking for, opinions by KN7 owners. Until a new keyboard comes out it is all I have. If it's better than the KN7, fine, if it is not, fine.

Now let''s get back to the important issue--
Why and How it the Tyros II better. I would like an opinion suported with facts. Please.

PS, I posedt on the gerneral Arranger forum long before I bought a Yamaha -- no one ever complained, or made me feel unwelcome. I now own a Tyros I, no difference. If what I have to say is good or helful then I feel it is accepted.

I have praised Scott many times, he is one gentlemen. If you take the Bill Norree's and the Scott Yee's out of the forum, in fact any forum, you have lost a great deal.

My opinino, John C.

JohnC. Many thanks for your continued support. - Scott

I agree, keep up the informative posts Scott

Kind regards

Peter

Yes, lets have truly informative posts that actually tell us something, not just idle bragging, boasting and childish insulting of other members.

Right on course as expected, Johnnie C up to his usual disruption tactics! well now you've got that of your chest,............perhaps the thread can continue.

Peter

Hi,

I don't know whether this is informative or not but not long ago when I was looking for a KN7000, I contacted the dealer that sold me a KN6000. He, of course told me that the KN7000 was no longer made. I knew that this dealer was a Yamaha dealer so I asked him about the Tyros 2 and that I heard it was supposed to be an incredible keyboard and much better than the KN7000. He said that the Tyros 2 can't even come close to the KN7000 for sound and user friendly features. He went on to say that the KN7000 will go down in history as the greatest keyboard that was ever made and will be the most sought after keyboard as well.

Just a DEALER'S opinion that should know and now deals exclusively with Yamaha instruments.

Hi,

Not sure he'll sell many Tyros 2 keyboards to Technics fans with that line of talk, most sales people praise up whatever their selling.

All the best

Peter

Scott,
Your postings are most informative, gracious, and always welcome

Dear Scott,

Hi mate, I agree with the others. We are hobbyists who like playing music. So when they hear a new keyboard comes out, and they become enthusiast because all the hype and fancy websites (e.g. http://aux.music.yamaha.com/tyros2/) then it is not a shame to take a look and a listen to this keyboard. It would not even be a shame to admit that Tyros2 has "beaten" KN7000 in your opinion. So what? I will stick to my KN7000 for the time being, with the four expansion boards inside, SD-Jukebox, SD-Explorer, many, many styles, multi-footpanel, etc...... but maybe I will sell it...

What future brings in this respect is uncertain. One thing is for sure: I cannot afford the Tyros2 in addition to the KN7.

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Hi Harry, many thanks for your support. I'll never forget the fun time we had playing together at the April 2005 Florida Synthzone Keyboard Jam, each of us playing on our DIFFERENT brand keyboards: from Technics KN7000, to your nice Roland piano, and of course my Yamaha Tyros. They ALL sounded great to my ears. It's ALL about "making" music !

Hi fmlk, and everyone else here. The bottom line is, if you're still getting a lot of musical making pleasure from the keyboard you currently own, by all means . . . stick with what you got. At the same time, nothing's wrong with staying informed with what the latest keyboards offer. Only then will you have the tools to decide whether to upgrade or not. - Scott

Hi Kn7. Just a little back-up for you, re the kn7000. I consider the kn7000 to be the best sounding, user friendliest, best all in styles, without having to lay-out for 11 expansion boards like the Roland G-70 at considerable Extra cost to the buyer. The kn7000 had it all, and it proved itself to beat allcomers. The company let it down by stopping all productions of musical instruments. Hence the only reason I sold my KN7000 was because of the Technics Company. I am extremely sorry I did sell. I feel like I've lost a part of myself. kn7000

Yes Bill you can't be blamed for moving on. Technics/Panasonic have left you no other choice. As good a product as Technics keyboards are ( and all the Technics owners on this forum will attest to that !!! ) there will never be any improved products coming in the future. Like Bugs Bunny said "That's All Folks !!!".

Eventually most Technics owners will be forced to start looking at more modern keyboards from other manufacturers.

But that doesn't mean that all Technics owners will be in a hurry to upgrade. If your keyboard is allowing you to express yourself musically then there is no need to to try and upgrade. Sometimes technical advantages are not all that important. But that is the question you must answer yourself because eveyone sees it differently.

Well said people,
This is my year to buy a new keyboard. I would be buying a new Technics if there was one as I still have 4 and have owned 4 others. However, because there are no more I spent the last few months researching those available and narrowed down to the Korg PA1X, Roland G 70 and Yamaha Tyros 2.
I already have one of each of the above named companies boards so no advantage to any of them in my decision. I decided on the merits of each unit and how it would work for me.
I have purchased the Tyros 2 from Dan O'Neil at Keyboard City in Baltimore and expect delivery in the very near future, as I was the first to order from him and will be shipped the first unit he receives.
I will be keeping one or two of the 4 technics keyboards.
This is/was a tought decision for me but at my age I have to keep moving as time waits for no one. I probably would have made a different decision if I was a lot younger.
Best to all in your difficult keyboard buying decisions.
Bebop