Craig,
I am quoting your original message so that there is not ambiguity here.
Originally posted by Craig_UK:
Well I hope Yamaha release the T3 or whatever it will be called with 76 notes in around 3 years. If a 76 note T2 comes out later this year myself and loads of others will be totally p'd off with them. There's no way I would part exchange a T2 just to get the extra keys, even though I prefer 76 notes it would be too much to lose for us all. They should start supporting the people who have purchased a T2 already by bringing out new styles and features on the operating system updates and leave the 76 keyboard for next time.
I have no objections to your contention that Yamaha should create more high-quality styles for their instruments (T2 and others), especially the ones which are equipped with the internet connection for supposedly exactly the purpose of downloading these styles.
However, your contention that Yamaha should "leave the 76 keyboard for the NEXT time" is what I find objectionable. I believe that the time for a professional version of the T2 is NOW, not 3 years from now, and do hope that Yamaha does listen to the concerns of people who REALLY need the 76 keys, and not the ones who say they need it, but in reality do not. Yamaha's (and others') position is exactly as you said - "With experience you can easily accomodate your playing style and adapt". By saying this you are doing a disservice to me and all others who want to see a 76-key version of T2 come to fruition. I am not telling you not to voice your opinion; however, you will have to forgive me for stating my disagreement.
I am sure if you re-read my posts, you will find that I substantiate my point of view. Reading my post carefully, you will also see that I am indeed not a T2 owner, exactly because it does not have 76 keys.
Yamaha brought out the 9000Pro a year after releasing the PSR9000. I hope they followo the suit and bring out the the T2Pro soon.
Regards,
Alex