Hi Bachus:

I've never been able to figure out Yamaha's Marketing strategy when it comes to releasing new products. Sometimes they seem to release new products on a broad front... and at other times, only a model or two. I agree with you that if only a new Tyros or whatever they choose to call the new replacement, the cost of the 970 will be not be significantly changed... even for used models.

While I'm at it, I really enjoyed hearing Don Mason's "take" on the vocal harmony attributes of the keyboards he mentioned. Yamaha has always been a bit weak when it comes to vocal harmony.

Thanks, guys... for sharing your significant expertise with us.
To me, the General Arranger Forum of SynthZone is one of the closest knit on-line communities I visit. (Says a great deal for Nigel's leadership capabilities.)

Have a great weekend, folks. ----Dave Rice