I agree that both keyboards are excellent in their own right, but what I really hate about the Tyros 3 is it so time consuming. When I'm going to do a 'gig' I set up a programme and with the KN7 what you see is what you get with the added bonus of being able to 'tweak' both sounds and rhythms slightly or in depth if you wish, just by using the onboard buttons - the choice is yours.

With the T3 first you have to decide on which part you're going to use i.e: Music Finder, Song, Styles, Registrations or if using a stick, using the tabs etc. then you have to decide whether you want the OTS on, whether certain sections are to be frozen, whether you need to use the Mixing Console if the sound/rhythm isn't to your liking - it goes on and on. By this time, half the evening has gone and it's time to retire. I have 27 ringbinder books with 20 of my own medleys which took me approx. 2/3 weeks to put together using the KN7 and I want to get them setup on the T3. I have had this keyboard 4 months now and tonight I managed two sets of medleys from Book No.3 - that's how time consuming it is. There's hardly time to play the darn thing.

So! once again for my next 'gig', it'll be my trusted KN7 that I'll be taking out with me.

Just for the record, the T3 does have excellent piano sounds and lovely Country rhythms but nowhere near the amount that is offered on the KN7. If you want more you have the option to 'buy' them. Just think of all those lovely sounds and rhythms that came with the KN7..... all on board and included in the price.

By the way, my comments have nothing to do with me being a 'senior' as my favourite type of music is boogie and rock-n-roll which I still play and dance to - albeit at a slower pace ha! ha!

Audrey