Originally posted by kn7:
do ANY speakers mount on this (Tyros2) keyboard?
Yes, the TRS-MS02's.
Originally posted by kn7:
While on the subject of speakers, I am assuming there are no inboard speakers in this keyboard as there are on the KN boards - right?
Yes, this is correct. And to me, that's a GOOD thing as built into the keyboard speakers add significant weight, making it much more inconvenient for frequent gig transport. The weight different between Tyros1 & the Kn7000 is over 10 lbs. As far as using built-in speakers, or the Tyros add-in attachment speakers, I find them only useful in a living room size setting and unsuitable for any venue larger than this. Because of this, I rarely (if ever) utilize the Tyros speakers for gigs. I instead utilize a portable (but much more powerful) Motion Sound KP100S amp, or larger PA system to my gigs.
Originally posted by kn7:
With all the features this keyboard has, I am surprised that there are no recording capabilities other than using ONLY the sounds in the keyboard.
Tyros2 in fact actually DOES include digital audio sound recording (2 stereo tracks) for recording/playback of vocals, or recording/playback of output from it's sequencer's 16 midi tracks, or any external audio source (CD's, etc) you want to record.
Originally posted by kn7:
you can't for instance play a DAT recording of material done on a different keyboard, record it and make it play what was recorded, as you would with a typical outboard multi-track recorder.
You can, on the Tyros2, reocrd and playback material recorded from another keyboard or sound source.
Originally posted by kn7:
I'll ask now, can you record voices (human) in the sequencer?
Yes, in the Tyros2 Audio Recording Sequencer. see above.
Originally posted by kn7:
Reading the specs, I don't see anything mentioned about composing your own accompaniment, as can be done in the KN series. Surely you can - it speaks of up to 8 tracks available for preset styles.
Yes you can, but it's imo admitedly a lot easier to create styles on the KN7000 than on the Tyros itself. On the other hand, there is FREE software available on the internet which allows you to create CUSTOM STYLES for the Tyros, and it, in my opinion is even easier (user friendly) than doing on the KN7000.
Originally posted by kn7:
From what I read, there isn't a way to use all our hard work done in the KN's in the T 2 - only "styles done in other Yamaha products." Where does this leave us that have done a lot of good work in the KN keyboards? Are we to toss this aside and move on with technology or keep the KN in order to be able to use what we have done? Questions, questions. .
Valid concerns, but considering Technics is no longer in business, and the fact that the Technics proprietary arranger format is no longer company supported, I strongly suggest that people begin thinking about doing their future work in a more universal format, of which Yamaha's styles & songs are: SMF compatible.
Originally posted by kn7:
In closing, a word on technology - I am amazed that the Tyros 2 and other high-end keyboards haven't output jacks on EVERY track instead of just a left and right. This is a professional MUST for studio work. Lastly and as important, why no CD burning capabilities?
I don't expect an arranger keyboard to be all things: powerful performance board as well as all incompassing production house music studio. I prefer dedicating an external software sequencer like Sonar or Cubase for big projects as they offer both MORE power and easier to navigate & view full PC screen interface.
That said, we all have to come to our conclusions. I certainly have come to mine.
Thanks to my Technics forum friends for letting me share my thoughts on this.
Happy keyboarding to all,
Scott
[This message has been edited by Scottyee (edited 10-04-2005).]
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