Inferior?! I'd never use "that" word. I still think Tyros1 a superb sounding arr keyboard and more than suitable to satisfy any audience out there. Tyros2, on the other hand offers dramatically improved voices (aka: super articulation), bringing far greater "live playing" instrument realism potential to keyboard emulation. In addition, Tyros2 includes a dramtically improved keyboard action: semi weighted, more responsive, and similar to what I remember my Technics KN keyboard had. Another welcome addition is the T2's built in Digital Audio (WAV) HD recorder, which allows you to conveniently record both vocals & keyboard ouptut simultaneously. Without it I could not have recorded "Blue Bayou" live on the fly the way I did.

Peter, whether you decide to upgrade to Tyros2 or not is up to you. Afterall, the thing our audiences most appreciates is the musicianship & artistic expression coming from "us" behind the keyboard. No electronic keyboard can replace/substitute for that.

Scott