I agree that Mickey's demo sounded impressive and the Tyros delivers the goods. The styles do NOT sound canned, but instead compliment (support) the LIVE performance without getting in the way of the performer. I do have to admit though that a lot of the sounds and most of the styles appear very similar (same) as those on the PSR2000/CVP209. The BIG 'sound' improvement on the Tyros are the terrific MegaVoices.

Most interesting to see that Mickey Pless does'nt play the keyboard at all during the auto accomp solo intros of some of his songs. This is most noticeable on his rendition of 'Come Fly With Me' on the 'Medsang' video clip. He instead employs animated gestures to draw the audience's attention away from this fact. When I perform, I always prefer to make it a point to play the intro solos live to prevent giving the audience the impression that I'm performing with a karaoke backup CD. I think this highlights how important singing & stage presence is to providing a one man band arranger keyboard act the added feeling of a more LIVE exciting performance. Though a 100% instrumental arranger act can certainly be successful as well, adding vocals offers the added dimension of another LIVE musician on stage. Also, the MORE you play the keyboard (interact live) the more exciting and impressive the performance will be.