Today I ordered a Tyros 2 from George Kaye. George gave me a great deal (purchase price and amount of deposit required). I have purchased a number of items from George and he has always provided terrific service and customer support.

Anybody know how much T2 weighs? Anyone?
Anyone?
Thanx,
DonM

DonM....I believe that I read on one of Scotty's post that it was like 4 lbs heavier than the Tyros I.....
Tony Rome

Jim....Congratulations on becoming a new Tyros 2 owner...I'm sure that George took very good care of you and that you will be very happy with it......
Tony Rome

Ok, here's the dimensions & weights which were given to me:

Tyros 2:
L: 1140mm (44.88"), D: 450mm (17.72"), H: 137mm (5.39")
Weight: 14.5 kg (31.97 lb)

Tyros1:
L: 1140mm (44.88"), D: 428mm (16.85"), H: 137mm (5.39")
Weight: 12.4 kg (27.34 lb)

I suspect the 4.63 lb weight difference may be mostly due to the new Tyros2 'keyboard action' designed & built specifically to best showcase the new Super Articulation voices. I spoke today with one of the keyboard artists who demonstrated the new Tyros2 at the Tyros presentation for UK for dealers last week, and he told me that he felt Tyros2 has a noticeably more responsive keyboard action/feel than Tyros1, 'inspiring' him to play a lot more expressively, helping to bring out the realism of the Super Articulation instruments. Though Tyros2's Keyboard action's not as impressive as on the Roland G70 (imho, the G70's got the best keyboard action of any portable arranger out there), it's a substantial improvement over Tyros1, and miles ahead of any of the Yamaha PSR series keyboards. I can't wait to get my hands on mine now. - Scott

[This message has been edited by Scottyee (edited 09-29-2005).]

Thanks guys. That makes it a contender. It better be really special to beat the SD1 though.
DonM

The only things I'll miss with Tyros2, of which the SD1 includes are:

1)audio sample drum loops synced to accomp styles
2)61 vs 76 keys

Other than that, I think the Tyros2's SOUNDS & STYLES, and OS navigation outshine the SD1. The SD1 came out even before Tyros1. Perhaps it's time Ketron come out with a 'new generation' flagship arranger keyboard. Any news of this? - Scott

Scott,
I'm not certain you can compare the Tyros 2 sounds and styles against SD1. To my knowledge you spent a very limited time auditioning the SD1, and none of us has personally heard the T2 in the U.S.
I'm ready to like the new Tyros, but as I've said before, it has a lot of ground to make up on the SD1. Time and my own ears will tell if it is a "contender".
DonM

Hi Don, In fact, I actually spent, and on several separate occasions, a number of HOURS auditioning the SD1, because, I seriously, wanted to fall in love with this instrument.

In fact, right after I purchased Tyros1, which included a 30 day risk free return trial period, I even auditioned it and the SD1, 'side by side', at my local Ketron dealer.

There were actually many things I liked about the SD1: specific sounds & styles were very impressive, especially those LIVE audio drum loops, 76 keys with real nice keyfeel, and the lightest weight smallest form factor 76 note arranger out there, but the SD1 sounded too boomy (muddy?) & in your face, even after tweaking the EQ levels, for my taste & performance venue style, and the navigation (with identical buttons lined up in identical rows) appeared more of a daunting navigation challenge than I was willing to take on. I realize that keyboard sound & feature preferences are a matter of personal taste & personal playing requirements, and that what's best by Musician A may not be for musician B, so my comments were only my opinion.



OK Don, you're 1/2 right I actually heard it 'played' over the telephone (Skype) by a fellow Tyros musician whom I highly RESPECT, and from what I clearly heard (with my 2 ears 'live'), and the follow up discussions we had, I'm convinced that Tyros2 offers a dramatic sound + features improvement over Tyros1, of which I'm already admittedly partial too.

Don, whether you end up liking the Tyros2 better/less than the SD1 isn't really so important. I've always admired your musicianship, and expressive singing & keyboard playing style, on whatever keyboard you happen to play: from KN5000, Ketron X1, PSR9000, Tyros, and now SD1. As Donny (DNJ) has stated repeatly here: music comes #1 from our soul. The keyboard is merely a tool to express our feelings, coming from our heart.

That said, I'm anxious as ever to hear what Ketron has to offer on their next arranger keyboard, as I pay no allegiance, or have no financial interest with any specific keyboard manufacterer, including Yamaha. I guess I just happen to prefer the Yamaha sound 'right now'. - Scott

[This message has been edited by Scottyee (edited 09-30-2005).]

Fair enough, my friend!
DonM