Hadn't messed around with the S950 for a while..maybe 6 months or more...great machine..great sounds.

But I was reminded how many programs/screens I had to go to access the handy buttons available on the Tyros 4.

Easy access is what it's about playing live. The Tyros with it's buttons and sliders, is hard to beat.

I've got a close friend that has made his living for the last 30+ years playing keyboard...been all over...and he played in small combo's.

He now has an S950. I asked him what he thought. He said "the S950 is great, light, nice piano sounds,...all I use. I don't even mess with styles since I have a bass and guitar with me".

He chuckles when he see's my meager efforts...but he's encouraging...after all that's what friends are for right?

I've got the PSR S950 up on a stand. But I have the feeling for the 5 - 10 extra pounds I have to carry in addition to PA's, stands, cables etc....I'm probably going to bring the Tyros along on gigs.

Thing is, I've just got more confidence in the Tyros.

But then, I need all the help I can get.