Thanks for the great review, jamman.

Personally I have always found the S900, and other Yamaha arrangers, to be "player's instruments"...that is using styles and playing "live"...I have no use for "karaoke" type playback features (SMF, or MP3), other than making home/studio recordings.

Dave Boyd (Uncle Dave) said in another thread, "...the PA800 is a "Singers" machine. It is the best vocal processor, harmonizer, monitor on the market".

Perhaps he's right?

I have yet to try a PA-800...the dealer nearby won't carry them, and the local arranger players all use Yammies, so I need to rely on unbiased reviewers like yourself.

I agree about the S900's piano...it's "livable"...I find it sounds great when used with the arranger...not as good solo.

The S900 is FAR less expensive than the PA-800, is it not?

About $1000 less in some places.

Thanks again for your candid and unbiased review.

Ian





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