Getting back to the topic, I just sold a Tyros3 to a 29 tyear old.

That qualifies as "younger", eh?

I also think it is the "coolness" factor (or lack of) that prevents younger players from buying home keyboards, as opposed to workstations...anything with speakers is considered "home" and therefore uncool.

At my age, it doesn't matter, but younger buyers are afraid of peer criticism and want to "look cool" as well as sound cool...and many people hear with their eyes, more than their ears.

Of course, on the other hand,the DJX sold very well and it had speakers.

I really don't think it's a style content issue at all...that is easily fixed by more contemporary style being available...I think it's a perception problem.

Anytime these young people see an arranger being played, it is usually by someone over 30.

I've yet to see a youngster with an E-50/60 either so it ain't just a Yammie problem.

Who buys Casio's arrangers? They are certainly priced for the younger buyer. Are they targeting a younger buyer, perhaps a buyer with a little colour remaining in their follicles or who have anything in their follicles at all, for that matter?


Ian