Sorry for my late reply to this post, but I've lost internet connectivity since 27 Nov.

And now I understand my lost was even bigger than expected. I was attending a Tyros 3 demo session by Peter Baartmans in Mons, Belgium, 29 Nov.

The session lasted for about 1 hour and after having demoed the Tyros 3 using the TRS-02 speakers all I can tell you is that, through a decent set of speakers, the sound is, of course, totally different.

The speakers being used were HK Audio Actor DX with Tyros 3 being routed through a Yamaha mixer.

All I can tell you is:

1) Peter Baartmans is an amazing player and demonstrator, even if it is clear that he feels more confortable with a piano than with an arranger.

2) Tyros 3 rocks through real speakers and this includes the fact that I don't think the sound is so distant from a 'live' sound as normally reported. Of course drums and bass are not so natural as Roland, Kork or Solton, but they sound perfectly reasonable in Tyros 3 (I can't compare it now with Tyros 2 as I never heard the latest's sound through a decent pair of speakers).

3) At the end of the session, Peter was asking some questions from the audience in a very friendly atmosphere and I can confirm he is also a very nice person as well.

4) After being so overwhelmed by Tyros 3 sound and Peter's performance and considering that I couldn't have read the initial post as I had no access to the internet, I did not ask him the EQ and compressor setting he was using during the demonstration and I still regret for not asking that question.

I don't think I will have another chance in my live to ask him again, so you are free to shoot me if you wish....

In conclusion, I would recommend people to listen your choice of arrangers through good speakers, as this can make a huge difference.

Seasons Greatings to all SZoners.

Carlos.


[This message has been edited by Swissman (edited 12-09-2008).]