I would definitely second the motion to have the ability to perform editing functions of the keyboard on the computer.

You should be able to connect the keyboard and computer (perhaps using USB) and be able to move files back and forth, load save and organize sounds, styles and songs on the keyboard from the computer.

I also really hope that Yamaha would make a module version of the Tyros 2 since they are in the perfect position to do so.

They don’t have a 76 or 88 key version of the Tyros (and it doesn’t seem as if they will have one for the Tyros 2). There is a considerable amount of interest in 76 key arrangers or a customizable one. If Yamaha has a Tyros 2 module, they don’t have to worry about key feel size and weight of the keyboard (with a module that would be left up to the consumer).

+ a module would only help to increase your market share because people who may already have a main (flagship) arranger may not want to spend all their money on another main arranger again as yet. However, they may be more willing to buy a Tyros 2 arranger module if not for anything for different sounds and styles.

If you are worried about pass sales of arranger modules, don’t. That was in the pass. That was when arrangers had an even less professional perception.
Today now that arrangers are being used more and more professionally and slowly becoming recognized as a serious performance and production tool, a good module would probably do well especially coming from a big and reputable company like Yamaha. More and more, people are looking for light-weight solutions for gigging but not having to compromise much on key feel and sound and style quality.


You can do it Yamaha!!


[This message has been edited by to the genesys (edited 05-25-2005).]