I'm impressed not only with Tyros Mega Voices (they sound Awesome!), but also with Tyros' much improved sounding styles.

Tyros styles continue to have the trade mark Yamaha flavor we've all come to love (or hate), but what I notice with the 'new' Tyros styles is that they really 'breathe' more now, both with 'punch' and 'live' spontaneity.

I believe the style improvement is not only due to Yamaha's integration of their 'new' Mega Voices, but EQUALLY IMPORTANT, that they have (re)recorded Tyros Styles at
Yamaha's new maxium midi note resolution standard of 1,920 ppq (parts per quarter note).

Previous PSR kb sequencers only supported 192 ppq (as most other brand arranger keyboards are limited to as well). The dramatic increase in midi note timing resolution support is a key factor to increasing the sequencer's ability to 'more accurately' capture the original performance 'timing nuances' played by the musician when initially recorded. Though the PSR2000's sequencer's resolution is also 1,920 ppq, I believe Yamaha did not actually begin recording & implementing their 1,920 ppq resolution quality styles until the advent of the Tyros.

I think the reason Ketron styles sound so amazing is because Ketron utilizes 'live drum' samples (digital audio loops) which effectively can capture live drum timing nuances far better than a 192 ppq sequencer can. Yamaha chose a different approach and increased their sequencer timing resolution to effectively achieve a similar result. This is all exciting to me on both fronts.

Interested in hearing feedback from others on this.

Scott