I just got my dealer packet from Yamaha with prices and information about the new products for 2007's NAMM show.
Those interested in the new Motif XS:
MSRP for the 6 is $2799, 7 is $3539 and 8 is $3999.00. These are list prices and MAP prices are 20% less. Availability is April 2007.

New features are a new user interface with large color LCD and 8 knobs and sliders

Xpanded Articulation Synth Engine with 355MB wave rom

Studio-style mixing environment with Virtual Circuitry Modeling effects.

4 intelligent arpeggiators with instant performance recording

Intergrated Sampling Sequencer with 1GB of optional memory

Total computer integration with Cubase AI software included

The new Mini Mo Synthesizer, MM6. Retail Price is $699 and map is $599.00. There is a built in 8 track sequencer and I've been told 32 notes of polyphony. Availability is January 2007

Key sounds from the Motif line of synths

Real time knowbs for controlling filter and EG

Built in grooves

Performance Mode
Cubase LE Software included

ARRANGER PRODUCTS:
PSR-S500. Retail Price is $899.00 MAP price is $699.99. Availability "now"
USB to Device

Baclit LCD (320 x 240) display syrics, chords and notation

Large Selection of Sweet!, Live! Cool! voices

3 Style Intros/Endings with dedicated Buttons, 4 variations and fill ins.
"The PSR-S500 opens the door to an Arranger Workstation level of product for those musicians on a limited budget. End users will love its Tyros looks and tremendous sound quality. Category buttons for Voices and Styles, USB storage and more control over the Styles, four sections with fills, and three intros/endings add to the convenience they've come to know and expect from Yamaha"

150 Styles

12 watts x 2 sound system

4 once touch settings per styles

Music Database with 500 setups

Built in song recorder with 8 melody tracks and 1 style track.

32 note polyphony

PSR E213 and PSRE213
Availability May 2007
Replace the current E203 and E303 with the addition of XG lite voices

New StagePas 500
Retail price $1249 Map price $999
Like the stagepas 300 but with 10 " speakers, 250 watts per side, one more stereo keyboard channel, phantom power is available for condenser mics and total weight is 57lbs.
Optional roller case is $99.00 (you would need two)
The stagepas 300 is still available with a list price of $699 and a MAP price of $549

That's all to report right now


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George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California
818-881-5566
www.kayesmusicscene.com