Originally Posted By: hammer
I had 2 S950s and eventually went back to my Tyros 4 and bought a 2nd one.
Why? Because EVERY time I play my Tyros 4 on gigs I have gotten outstanding reactions and comments about how wonderful the keyboard sounds. That never happened with the S950. Yes, it is heavier and yes I often wonder "what was I thinking?". But it sure does sound great. By the way, I tried the T5 too and did not care for it any more than my Tyros 4s.

Deane


I've spent a lot of time on a friend's Tyros5-76, and it does sound pretty damn good, but the extra features weren't anything I'd use very much, so I stayed with the equally great sounding Tyros4 and couldn't be happier.

I also found a significant distinction between the S950 and my Tyros4, especially with the latter's SA2 sounds and its ability to use SA/SA2 voices in the styles ( a marked difference for sure).

I don't sing on gigs, and since sound quality of the instrument is even more important when doing all instrumental music, I feel the Tyros4 is well worth the extra weight and cost...not to mention the higher quality FSX keyboard, better feeling pitch/modulation wheels and an extra pedal input.

If I was to go back to gigging steadily, I'd probably pick up another Tyros4 as a backup, so I could have one set at home, and one in the gig bag ready to go.

Ian
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