Hi Jedi
I like the PSR 2000 more each day I use it.
The problem I thought I had with the vocalizer was not a problem. In trying to learn some of the functions, I must have turned all kinds of dials and settings, so I performed a Initial Setup and it cleared everything out. My biggest concern which I saw both Uncle Dave and you comment about is the keys. They certainly do not fit the caliber of the rest of the keyboard. In fact I turned off the touch feature so not to pound on them so hard.
When you mention panel settings I assume you mean the registration memories, which was one of my most difficult features to figure out. I currently have five banks set up, four I use for various rhythms and one for changing only the harmony types.
I set it up as follows:
Pick out the style, rhythm, settings you like and hit memory -
the next screen allows you to "group select" various items with checkmarks -
then hit one of the buttons (1-8) - light is red.
Here's the potential problem area:
If you have no previous memories the lights on the buttons will be out and change to red but if you have previous registrations, you are now over-riding and to keep the new ones you are doing you must save to a new bank immediately after you made all the new memories.
When you are finished with your new assigned memories - go back to your main screen - hit the "J" - hit the save button - assign a new name, something appropriate with the songs you saved with the data wheel and letter keys - hit "OK".
You should have a new registration bank.
When you want to call up a particular setting, you must go the main menu, press "J" and press the bank you want - and then press the button (1-8) that you want.
You can further identify each button with some name, etc - go to the main page - hit J
- press the regis bank you want - hit edit - and the page will show you the eight saved items which you can now use the name function. Word of caution - the more you store, assign names, etc, I think the more space it uses up in the storage area, so I do very little naming of registrations.
Maybe you have done all this and are still having a problem and I apologize but like I said this was one of the many things I had difficulty doing for nearly the first two weeks I had the KB. They are working fine.
It is one fantastic keyboard - it has most of the features plus many more of my Technics KN5000, but then it is four years advanced in electronics. I certainly hope your 2000 will give you good service and enjoyment for a long time to come. I must admit there were times when I got extremely disgusted with it and put aside for a couple days but was anxious to get back playing it after a day or two.
Good luck
Take Care