If going by the number of people on the this forum who keep crying for a 76 note keyboard...not a whole lot...just the same few over and over again...I'd say Yamaha made the right decision to remain at 61 keys.

Using SMF would make using 76 notes a less important factor IMO...unless you're playing a bass line, which seems to apply to very few members on this forum...and they seem to be quite happy with their Rolands and Korgs and other brands.

I think Scott has the right idea...a controller with 76 keys for those solo piano gigs....cool.

Yamaha's market research has shown(and I know)that the number of people who want a 76 note arranger is not enough to justify its production....that's a fact whether you like it or not.

Abacus is right...the E80 far outsells the G70...and not just because it is newer...it's because it has built in speakers and conforms more to the needs of the home user to which the MAJORITY of these instruments are marketed and sold.

I would say to these people who want Yamaha to make a 76 note Tyros/PSR...get over it...it ain't gonna happen...so...buy a Roland or Korg or another brand that suits your needs.

Face it...you aren't hurting Yamaha as much as you think.

Ian


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