Keep this in mind because it's VERY important when demoing a MZ-2000 in a store.............

Make sure the EQ setting is activated. Out of the box the MZ-2000's EQ is set to (Flat) on default. This makes a HUGE difference when listening to the unit and playing it. Go under the Master EQ and listen to the preset EQ settings. You WILL hear the difference.

Sound quality-- even with the pianos are always subjective. I think I remember the MZ having a pretty good Stereo Grand Piano sample.

I don't agree with Ian that the programers did "half the job". They did a great job on the sounds, again the biggest "unknown" factor here for people demoing the unit is making sure the Master EQ is active.

As Ian stated the Yamaha PSR-3000 is set for the "out of the box" experience. It doesn't mean the MZ doesn't sound good though.

Here's the thing. The MZ's really in my opinion the voice programers DREAM ARRANGER KEYBOARD. You can tweek sounds well beyond the limits of the PSR-3000 with the MZ-2000.

Squeak

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 01-09-2006).]