Well, I've found what I want. The PSR2000 has the "innards" (styles, sounds, polyphony, etc.) that I need and DGX300/500 models have the keyboard size and "feel" I prefer (especially the DGX500). George, DanO, or anyone does this exist? I played both the DGX300 and DGX500 recently and the keyboard action and feel is very acceptable. I especially like the 88 key DGX500. It gives me the full "piano" keyboard without the heavy stiffness of the weighted or "hammer action" keyboards. I bought a Yamaha S80 once but had to sell it because the arthritis in both of my thumbs just could not take the heavy action of its keyboard. But the DGX500 is great because it gives me 88 keys and a lightly weighted action. However, it is too limited in the styles, sounds, polyphony area. So just make me a PSR2000 with a DGX500 keyboard and I'll buy it.
Thanks,
Deaton

PSR2000 + MIDI Cables + DGX500 = Your instrument. This is an expensive unit which also requires a double tiered keyboard stand. If you can afford the Y2K & DGX500, MIDI cables and a dbl tiered keybrd stand are no problem.
Starkeeper

Thanks for the reply but I'm looking for a keyboard not keyboards. I already use a 76 key Alesis on the lower level of my stand. My need is to find something to avoid taking my 9000 Pro out on every job. The DGX models and the PSR2000 are both relatively light weight and a combination of them should still be very manageable. I also want to avoid taking the very costly 9000 Pro on the many outside fairs and festivals we play.
Thanks,
DVJ

deatonent,
Sadly you're not going to get the 2000 and DGX in one keyboard. Now a 88 key PSR-2000 with the same keybed as the DGX-500 would be quite impressive... Currently the best route you can take would be an 88 key controller.... The cheapest one I've seen was nearly $500.00 and I think that was by "studiologic"...

Squeak

That would be an awesome arranger indeed. In fact the keyfeel of DGX300/500 is so good that I almost buy it in preference of PSR2000. It just feels soooo good playing it.

But YAMAHA as someone already pointed out always manage to screw up a good thing by leaving out one important feature. It does not allow the lower voice (manual bass) to be changed independently. Also, access to commonly used buttons are awkward and buried in layers. If these deficiencies are corrected - I am sure many pro's will jump at this kybd. It will be an awesome keyboard for sure. If YAMAHA also adds those other PSR2000 features plus HD then it will be my ultimate keyboard that I will keep for many years to come.

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A 76 note tyro's ?

Dan01,

A 76 note Tyros ?

a. Have you seen one ?
b. What will it cost ? (EXPENSIVE)
c. Lightly weighted keys ?
d. Full(size) piano keyboard ?

....... I'm teasing..... you are to aren't you ?




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Tyros ?? But it cost $$$ !!!

DGX300 is only like $350 or cheaper. It is ALMOST there. Just need a bit more to make it a pro kybd. You can forget the HD, big displays, etc. Just make it like the lowly PSR-550 and use the keybed of DGX300 then many pro's would be happy. YAMAHA, are you listening ?

I have a DGX-200, and i can tell you, it is a very very good keyboard!

pianoman,

I like DGX200 also but the problem is it does not have ability to save the settings into registration. For live use where we sing many songs, that is critical. Otherwise we have to spend some time pressing buttons when changing songs while the audiences are waiting. Not good !