Yamaha has just released Tyros2 OS version 1.11. This update:

1. Adds a function to automatically set an instrument when using IDC service.
2. Fixed a problem that song data containing a lyric event at a certain position is not played back properly

It's available for download on Yamaha's website, and includes a downloadble .ZIP file which includes 5 PRG files, and a PDF file with installation instructions:

Click on the following LINK:
http://music.yamaha.com/products/downloads.html?productId=805

Scott

No offense intended here,

But in a way I am almost glad to see that the Tyros2 is receiving updates regularly and all the naysayers of how many updates us G-70 owners have done so far to increase functionality are now experiencing the same thing...

In a way it feels like sweet justice...
after all the negatives about G-70 updates....

BTW - I FINALLY got to try a Ty 2 @ NAMM and thought it was fabulous sounding and the styles were great but I missed the 76 keys...

The argument was that the g70 needed too many updates just to sound decent. The tyros2 sounded great from day one.

Hi Scott,

Thanks once again for keeping us current on the Tyros2 OS updates.

The update went through smoothly. The instrument booted up with OS 1.11

Agree 100% with RolandFan. The Tyros 2 sounds incredibly clear and vibrant. Since having this new toy, I haven’t even bothered turning on any of my other synths and sound modules. The effects section is clean like a whistle and the interface makes it so easy to tweak each voice in a mix with just the right amount of reverb, chorus and EQ.

I am constantly amazed at the quality of the factory styles and the amount of time the engineers had to devote to get the balance of each part just right. At this point, the Tyros 2 has the best styles of any arranger keyboard and trumps both the Pa1Xpro and the G70.

The Super Articulated Voices are in a class of its own as I am figuring out the correct way to play each voice. I can’t think of any Pro synthesizer that can beat the Super Articulated Saxes and Trumpets on this silver wonder – and that includes the $8000 Korg OASYS.

If only Yamaha had gone that extra step and included that Grand Piano Voice from the Clavinova CVP-309GP, I would have been in heaven.

Tapas

Maybe Yamaha could make the Grand Piano Voice from the Clavinova CVP-309GP available as a download so all of us with loads of extra memory currently being unused can have a reason to fill it then. Fingers crossed already

As long as it doesn't take about a hour to load it into memory first lmao

I personally would love to see Yamaha offer a good Steinway Grand sample available for upload into Tyros2, but perhaps I'm only dreaming, as why would Yamaha promote the Steinway sound. That being the case, I concur with Craig, give us the Clavinova CVP's piano voice, even if it ends up taking an hour for it to load. - Scott

You gotta love the people that are able to make these matter-of-fact pronouncements. So now that we've heard the "gospel" according to Tapas, I guess any other opinion is irrelevant. But, it IS good to hear from an OASYS expert, so now we won't waste our time and money on one of THOSE, chasing those Super Duper Articulated Voices. Must be great to be omnipotent in the field of music.

chas

We should not be scared to voice out how we truly feel about the various arranger keyboards out there. I for one feel that the tyros1 styles and sounds are lightyears ahead of the g70 simply because i have played both boards and reached that conclusions. Another member will say they hate the tyros and thats cool but we should never feel scared of what others may reply to our views...let there be unity in diversity. Id be just as interested in reading negative views of all keyboards including tyros..maybe it can make us see things we may have overlooked. Tapas im glad u spoke your heart out about the way u feel about your tyros2 compared to other keyboards.

Hey Rolandfan(BTW, great name for such a staunch Tyros defender), you're missing the point. I have no problem with your (or anyone else's) opinion as long as you realise that it's just that, YOUR opinion...and while it may be valid for you, it may not be for someone else. I'm just saying that it's a little less grating when we preface these types of statements with a "In my opinion....." or "For me......". And so, in that spirit, IN MY OPINION, anyone in the arts should understand the subjective nature of things like musical tastes and preferences. Personally, I find little redeeming (musical) value in "Death Metal", still, I'm not ready to say that it ABSOLUTELY sucks, because for somebody, somewhere, it does have value. Remember the old saying, "every general truth is a specific lie". It's true......generally.

Peace,

chas

Lol i think its more controversial if i keep my user name i totally agree with your point but in a way isnt every keyboard review complaint or praise naturally just an opinion without it having to be said so? The only facts will always be the specs only