Impressions on the keybed of the Pa 1000 vs the S970-----seems to have slightly firmer feel, tho’ others may differ. The black keys on the 1000 seem to have a more squared-off look and feel. The leading edges of the white keys seem to have sharper corners. I felt it immediately, but quickly adapted. The built-in speakers sound very good. Not sure how much better than the S970. May be a close call. They certainly are more than adequate for rehearsal and working on song ideas, without having to setup an external system. I’m really liking the 1000 more each day. Confirmed Yamaha players, who’d like to expand their arsenal, should give Korg a good look. Never thought I’d say that.