Originally Posted By: ianmcnll
Originally Posted By: Dnj
Tyros is build as a home Keyboard... Yamaha never intended that people use it to gig. And i don't think they will change that any time soon.

You hit the nail right on the head.....!
the emphasis on "HOME KEYBOARD"


In my opinion, the Tyros4 is primarily meant(and designed) for home use, but, many professional (advanced) players are using it for gigging..it is only 30 lbs or so.

If we want to really define the "home keyboard" thing, any instrument with "easy play" features, like single finger chording, automatic accompaniment, and automatic harmony in Right Hand, is a home keyboard...and yes, that includes the Tyros4, but also, the PA3X (and Pro), the G-70...even the Audya. The Korgs have a more sophisticated editing system, but they are still arrangers made primarily for the home player.

Yamaha and Roland keep things a bit simpler, although you can extensively edit the former with the software included with the instrument.

Having built in speakers really makes arrangers even more "homier", like the S910, the PA-800, the E-80 etc.

If they were designed exclusively for pros, you would not see a "single finger", or "one finger chord" option, or built in speakers.

It's good the entry level PA-500, is working for you on gigs, but, truth be told, you are playing a home keyboard.

That's not so bad, is it? smirk

Ian

PS...Good luck with your eyes...I hope you are back in shape as quickly as possible.


If an arranger is made of plastic then its pretty much meant for home use....lets face it metal is more rugged for the road...although yes most are home Kbs as you say doesn't mean it cannot be taken on the road & used with TLC to get a pro sound and fill pro needs...Tyros kbs in general have a lot of wasted real-estate and can definitely be re-sized and trimmed down for sure...

Thank you for the well wishes.