George,

As already said, the Tyros2 is developed for home use. It's the fantastic quality of sounds and styles, the great keyfeel and features + the ease of use that make pro's want one (or two)

At the monthly Oostendorp workshops for Tyros2-owners with >80 (!) visitors, I think only 10% of them uses a Tyros2 on stage (as a hobby) and perhaps 2% plays music for PROfession.

Have a look at http://www.t-2.nl/ tab 'workshops' and 'hier'

btw. The average T2 price isn't 4000 Euros anymore... but 3500 Euros.

If you want one : GO FOR IT!! (you won't regret it)

[This message has been edited by kla4 (edited 09-20-2006).]

Hi George,
I would imagine the majority of T2 owners would be hobbyists.
Some of the functions on these keyboards wouldn't be required by a professional musician and it possibly lacks some that pro's would consider useful.

As you're aware I'm only a hobbyist, I've actually lost count of the number of keyboards , synths ,piano's I've had over the years. It's just that, my hobby
(obbessions probably a better word).

They market them well, lead us to beleive with the latest new keyboard even a humble hobbyist can sound like a pro. May work for some, but in my case , I'll just have to keep spending more & more & more....

You can't buy true talent, but it's great to delude myself that one can.

Spared hubby the cost of the T2 ( settled for a PSR1500 ), but no doubt when the PSR3100 or T3 hits the market, the heart will start racing again. haa haa

best wishes
Rikki
[QUOTE]Originally posted by George V:
[B]Hello.

I know piano hobbyists with $5000 to $8000 pianos.

I've seen people pay that much for their 7 to 10 year child who is only a student

The Yamaha Claninova type instruments are more money and i'll bet that many of those players are hobbyists, the same with the console organ players ...

or are they lugging those pieces of musical furniture out to their gigs

George,
I sat with a friend and I told him that I wanted a special new bicycle but I did not know if I would use it a enough to justify buying it.

He answered, “John, if I wanted that bike I would get it even if it stayed in the middle of the living room not being used”.

It’s funny how some of us treat ourselves. My opinion -- If the means is there you should have a Ty2.

I am almost out of the pro playing business and I just bought a Tyros 2.
I may never use it on stage.

John C.

If I was to label myself anything musically it would be.............I am a "music appreciator"!! I am by no means anything close to professional, yet music is (has) always been a main focal point in my life. Tyros2 is the most expensive keyboard I have ever owned. It took a lot of hard work to afford it, as I am not rich. It IS the right instrument for me, for it has provided more pure pleasure than any other instrument I can play. For an average Joe (Charley) like me to have such a top of the line, state of the art, instrument in my modest home beats it all!! The sounds I can make from it is worth it all....................... -charley

Ladies and Gentlement,

It is the first time since I started participating on the Zone when I've agreed with every one of you.

Well, I admit I am not geared towards a Tyros 2 because I need something with 88 keys - it will probably be a synthesizer.

Wish you many happy hours playing your keyboards.

Regards,
George


[This message has been edited by George V (edited 09-20-2006).]

I find it hard to accept that it is specifically TARGETED towards a home audience - if so, it should have built-in speakers.

[This message has been edited by MarcK (edited 09-21-2006).]

Hello Marck
Here in the UK (Where a lot of Tyros 2 was designed and voiced) the Tyros has always been geared towards the home market, (The Motif range are geared towards professionals) also most uses of high end arrangers in the UK were already purchasing separate speaker systems to improve the sound of there instrument, so internal speakers were no longer a critical requirement.
Hope this helps.

Bill