Uh oh, I disagree (somewhat) with everyone!

Fact 1: As someone who uses both, Yamaha T2s SA sounds are indisputabley better than anything else out there. I don't think this is a "subjective" issue. Anyone who has tried both will, no doubt, agree.

Fact 2: Overall, when listening to the Korg, it has more clarity and punch than the Yamaha.

Some people seem to think these facts somehow contradict each other. They do not. The Yamaha is better in many ways, and the Korg is better in many ways.

Which brings me back to my opening post. Yamaha, give us some amazing bass and drum samples so that the overall Yamaha sound is as good as, or better than, the Korg.

Thank you!

(PS: My appologies, I agree that "par" was a poor choice of words ... but I think that everyone understood what I meant.)

Since when have peoples opinion of which board they prefer been a p****** contest, if they were running the boards down yes, but there is not one post that does that, (Least not that I can see) if you read again you will find both boards are held in high regard by all the posters.
Confused

Bill

Actually Diki I was referring to like with like.
E.g., if you listen to an online demo of Peter Baartmans and then go to a club or dealers meeting, where he plays the same song and instrument live, you will find that the online demo is not as good as the live sound. (You will find this applies to all online demos)

Bill

Bill,

When comparing Sax sounds in each the Korg and the Yamaha, have you actually spent some quality time with each keyboard? There are members here in this discussion who own either/and/or both keyboards and they are giving you their opinion, but you are basing yours on a presentation at a keyboard festival.

Maybe you should sit down for an hour on each keyboard and re-examine those sax samples and see if your opinion changes or stays the same?

Regards,
Al

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Al Giordano
http://www.arrangerworld.com


Tyros 2, Yamaha P-250, Korg Triton Extreme 76, Roland VK8-M, DW Collectors Series Drums, Roland SPD-S.

"Since when have peoples opinion of which board they prefer been a p****** contest, if they were running the boards down yes, but there is not one post that does that, (Least not that I can see) if you read again you will find both boards are held in high regard by all the posters.
Confused"

I agree Abacus. I thought it was very cordial and respectful discussion

I've had the Tyros2, Pa800 and now the PA2xPro. IMHO the SA voices have an edge over the Korg. Please don't misinterpret I think the Korg saxes are terrific.

I played my first gig today with the Pa2xPro. It's a Valentine luncheon that goes as far as crowning a King and a Queen.( King and Queen of hearts This is my 3rd time playing this retirement community Valentine luncheon . Seems as though the audience enjoyed my playing more than the past 2 years. The AD while I was playing my last songs said make sure you reserve the date for 2009. As I walking out the door she followed to ask did you book us on your calendar. Is it the PA2xpro?? hmmm, don't know for sure but it sure felt great to play 76 keys with a pro level action. And I always love the wide eyes the audience gets hearing the trumpets, especially the Wah Trumpet.



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Steve,

I suspect it was the performance of the player that triggered the AD's response about book for next year--not the keyboard. Give them a great performance and you'll have more days booked than you want, and that was likely what you did.

Cheers,

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

Must agree. The fact is, that a good performer is more important than a good keyboard. Musicians get paid scale; the sky's the limit for a performer though.

Gary and Chony, I've been working hard and listening to what you more experienced folks have been suggesting since coming to this forum. Nice to know that it's paying off, thank you gents.

Steve,

I think it was your new singing voice