Bachus, I pretty much agree with your possible predictions for the next TOLT (Tyros) Yamaha arranger, plus l like your suggestions of the more advanced Ensemble upgrade, Piano Room, and perhaps a touch screen. Touch Screen would really matter for me, as long as the display is larger, and suitable for score display and other detailed functions.

The videos are not clear on the S970 audio multipad link, but it suggests that the audio multipads maybe now have a repeat function and maybe some sync ability to the style tempo. It also looks like perhaps only one audio multipad can sound at a time like on the Tyros 5.

I was hoping that Yamaha could introduce a repeat and sync feature to the audio multipads, plus sync with the time stretch and key change on the audio player/ recorder and the tempo of any audio style being played. Plus possibly allowing more than one audio multipad at a time.

It would be very much appreciated if any S970 owners can confirm if the audio multipads do have a repeat function and if more than one audio multipad can play at a time. Very useful additional features. Nice to have these additional features work their way into the Tyros 6. Certainly looking forward to the next Tyros model.

Marcus