It was one of the reasons I went for a Roland Piano instead of a Yamaha and Technics. I play Piano an awful lot, and certainly don't want to compromise in this area. True 128 note Polyphony on my piano is superb when I get to track 12 (say) on the sequencer, and the only limits seem to be my imagination

When I had the Yamaha Pro, I didn't get note drop-out during normal use, it was only when I used the "pads" ...along with the Rhythm, and extensive layering (along with left hand too) You have to understand that 126 notes is 126 notes, and with up to 8 elements per patch. In extreme cases, you could be reduced to a 30 notes left in a four note chord on the right hand using 3 patches with all elements involved. There would be hardley any space for Rhythm/chords at all here if you started using the damper pedal as well!

This is taking it to extremes it has to be said, as most BIG patches on a Yamaha 9000/Pro use 3-4 elements. However, with the Rhythm/Auto-Acc/pads going on at the same time even "low" element patches could cause problems. There has to be a "trade-off" somewhere here. You’ve GOT to compromise on the right hand, or vice versa. If you see, and KNOW its limitations, then working within them is better than trying to go against. Great music can be made with the Yamaha 9000; you just have to be sensible with your layering. Try compromising were compromising is required.

Tony




[This message has been edited by Jupitar5 (edited 10-14-2002).]