Donny: Count me as a very HAPPY & satisfied
Tyros owner. I now utilize it exclusively for ALL my show performances. But then again, I had been pretty pleased (overall) with the PSR2000 as well.
Donny, like you, I'm now weaned off the need for onboard speakers, especially now, utilizing the Motion Sound KP-100S stereo amp/speaker unit (with upgraded woofers to provide more impressive enhanced bass), as it often performs double duty (smaller venues) for both personal stereo monitoring as well as providing the sound to the audience. With the KP-100S, I no longer need to utilize the Tyros satellites & subwoofer speakers. The Tyros/Motion Sound KP100S system makes for the lightest convenient (for transport) professional keyboard/speaker amp package with high quality stereo sound that I know of.
Donny, I remember you dumped the PSR2000 only a couple of weeks (or was it just days?) after purchasing it. What exactly was the reason? The Tyros' OS navigation is basically the same as on the 2000 but with some new features & enhancements. The Tyros includes mega voices which enhance the style parts, and a few other improved panel voices like the acoustic piano and harmonica, but other than that, the only advantages offered by the Tyros are what I've outlined below. Donny, if the PSR2000 didn't satisfy you and the below Tyros feature additions don't address the unhappiness you experienced with the 2000, then you'll probably not be happy with the Tyros either.
Ok, here are the reasons I upgraded from the PSR2000 to the Tyros:
1) Substantially better sounding live Grand 'acoustic piano' sample
3) Keys & keyboard action more solidly build to withstand the riggers of gigging
2) Substantially more responsive synth action keyboard feel
3) Supports hard drive (off the shelf generic)
4) Convenient Tyros file organization, transfer, and backup to/from your PC via usb.
5) Convenient editing of Tyros internal sounds (voices) via your PC
6) Six dedicated buttons for intro & endings: 3 intros and 3 endings
7) Onboard vocalizer sound quality improved
8) Substantially larger LCD display, with tilt screen & color, and with much larger easier to read text/graphics fonts.
9) Three programable foot pedal jacks vs 2 on the Tyros. Having 3 is a MUST for me.
10) Mic volume knob conveniently situated next to the Tyros master volume knob for quick on the fly adjustment. There's also (as included on the PSR2000) a mic trim knob on the back of the keyboard.
11) Lightweight (27 lbs)
12) A dedicated Registration bank button for quicker access to Registration Banks (the PSR2000/2100 sorely lacks this)
Originally posted by Graham UK:
My local dealer says a number of buyers of the tyros moving from the 9000Pro wished they had the 9000Pro back. He did not state the reasons, possibly they miss the 76 keys, possibly they miss the better quality key feel. ????
Graham: Though I've never owned a 9000pro, I've played them on several occasions. Yes, the 9000pro is a great keyboard, but imo, the Tyros offers more for the live arranger player: Improved sounds (mega voices & several others), styles (much higher ppq resolution = more life like), integration of OTS with each style, color LCD screen= improved viewing ease, streamlined improved OS navigation. I also prefer the keyboard action (feel) of the Tyros but I realize that this is just a matter of personal taste.
Though having 76 keys is a clear advantage for 'solo' piano playing, for auto accompaniment playing, I see NO advantage. In split mode, the left hand only requires 1-1/2 octaves to trigger and voice all chords & inversions, leaving 3-1/2 octaves for the right hand, which is only 1/2 octave less than the total number of octaves available (from middle C to the highest note) on an 88 note keyboard. This certainly is sufficient for right hand part keyboard playing as I've NEVER felt the lack of keyboard playing range playing on my 61 note Tyros in arranger mode playing.
Originally posted by Graham UK:
Why Yamaha in their wisdom left out the Scat voices and the extra third split (one more than the Tyros splits.
Graham: For my playing, I've never found a need for an extra 3rd split. I'm curious how often you actually utilize it in 'your' keyboard playing. Features are nice to have, but only if you REALLY do use them. On the other hand, scat voices , though not a necesity (for me), they would have been a welcome addition on the Tyros.
Scott