It's my impression the 2100 OS is essentially the 2000, but with some added Tyros sounds & styles, USB connectivity, and User ROM doubled.

The 2100's price point is also similar to the 2000, so I would expect that the 2100 won't include flash ROM either. Hope I'm 'wrong' on this though.

It would be terrific if Yamaha switched from floppy to flash card memory, but my guess is that the 2100 isn't going the SD (secure digital) route though , because Yamaha already chose the Compact Flash format on the PSR1K. Also, the SD format is the proprietary owned format of their chief keyboard competitor: Panasonic Technics.

If (and that's a BIG if), the PSR2100 indeed incorporates both flash card memory (mass storage) and Flash ROM upgradeability as well, I'll be one of the first in line to get one, to add to my now growing collection of Yamaha arrangers.


Scott