Can someone tell me what I might expect BETTER on the T2 vs the S900?

I know about weight and speakers.

Thanks,
zuki

Hi Zuki,

A few of the differences I really like on the T2 are as follows.

aftertouch
3 layered voices
3 splitpoints
HD capable
usb drive quick acess
The keybed blows away any other psr
pop up screen

I won't hog all the points.
Can you send me your website link?




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Zuki not that much .....
basically the Tilt Display & slightly better key-feel is about the only thing I'd import from the T2 to the S900, The T2 is too big & bulky & ergonomicly designed for transport also, I had one and dumped it fast .....I think you better think hard about this next adventure & just make $$$, and play the hell out of the S900 for now....until next year & see what comes along! What are we really trying to accomplish here?....I also have relinquished myself to this train of thought for a while.........



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There are many more voice and styles in the T2 over the S900. Plus, I don't think you can record to the hard disk with the S900.

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Tyros 2, Korg Pa2xpro, Roland VK8-M, DW Collectors Series Drums, Roland SPD-S.

yes you can record to the USB thumb drive on the PSRS900. You have to buy a hard drive and install it on the Tyros2 but all you need on the PSRS900 is a basic USB inexpensive thumb drive. On the T2 you can overdub audio tracks where on the 900 you can only record one stereo track.


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Someone who sugguests there's not much difference between a Tryos and a PSR is not making use of the incredible sound of 3 layered voices of horn sections, rich organ sounds and violin and orchestral sections and aftertouch, especially to me on guitar that will become hard to live without once used properly.

If those things are not used, then you have the players who say they sound the same. Which only makes me think how much they are missing either through choice or not knowing it's there or how to make full use of it.

I may have been spoiled after years of playing top of the line home organs.

The PSR's are great kb's, but once hooked on the couple features I mentioned, and really milking those inflections using aftertouch etc, it is a bit of a let down not having those features available.

If those sounds and features aren't important to the player then the PSR should do the trick. But to me, the difference would be sounding great on a PSR, but going WOW everytime you play a Tyros

Best
Scott

Ive had many sleepless nights thinking about whether to buy t2 or 900. Ive realised that i dont need upper 3. I can use one touch settings to set up voices. I mainly layer with strings so its fine. Aftertouch i never used on my T1 so i wont miss that. S.art strings and s.art brass are absent but luckily for me i only use live strings. Brass ..yes i would have loved s.art brass but i can live with it. Other than that i can tell u the 900 is equal to the t2...and i do want to save $1700...and still be able to say i own a keyboard as good as t2.

The s900 sounds and styles put the tyros 1 away. I love the fact that the s900 is even lighter than tyros 1 .. 11.5kg im sure the missing t2 styles can be found on the net and played on s900. The only thing that does concern me is that t2 and even my old t1 had live drumkits. S900 does not. But s900 styles have more megavoices in the styles than t1. And i think s900 has mega voices in the multi pads which t1 did not

T2 has one extra dsp than 900. Is this because of upper 3? Effects and eq editing etc appears to be same as t2.. Am i correct?

Hi Zuki,

I had a Tyros2 for several months...did a lot of demos with it and even used it for personal gigging.

It's a beauty, but once I played the S900, I knew it was for me and my kind of playing style.

Simpler, but every bit as effective as the Tyros2 in my opinion...Audio to USB a real cool feature, and the SA voices are easily on par with the big boy.

Didn't miss the Tyros2's aftertouch or the 3 RH voices...at least for my style of playing.

Advice is like Castor oil...easy to give, but hard to take...so I won't subject you to mine, but I have a gut feeling you will prefer the S900 for your type of gigging.

Ian

zuki

the s900 is truley a wonderful alternative to the Tyros 2. I can't afford a 2nd T2 for a backup so I will be buying a s900.

Call me if you decide to go that route. i have price shopped the crap out of it and have the lowest price around I believe.

I have a written quote from a dealer I'd gladly give to you. Guitar Center will match a written quote if you wanted to buy it local

you can email me privately at djmikey1@aol.com if you'd like my help

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Mikey

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Zuki,

I used to say the PSR-3000 was the best bang for the buck, but that title has now been relinquished to the PSR S900.

JMHO,

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

Hello everyone:

I own a T2 and as a backup also have the S900, very NICE. The S900 does not have all the S.A. sounds that the T2, Organs, Strings, Brass, etc. Besides the Mega sounds too.
Is a GREAT keyboard for the money.
I did have to make substitutions in my registrations with similar sounds in the S900 and it works perfect.
I also own a PA 800 that provides me with many different sounds and styles that are VERY useful too.
For one Hour jobs that also are in small venues I have use the S900 with very pleasing results, no need to bring external amplification and very LIGHT too. I am happy with it. So go for it Mikey_maestro and Zuki.

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Hi Zuki,
might be worth your while working out what it is that you don't like about the S900,
and try to find out if the T2 is any different in that respect.

If there's no difference, is it worth upgrading at this stage??
I would imagine Yamaha could be due for a new top of the line arranger this year??
The T2's been round for a while.

best wishes
Rikki


[QUOTE]Originally posted by zuki:
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Thanks all,

After playing 7 more jobs this weekend, I've decided to NOT knock a good thing.

I was rebooked for several months after my first performance at a high paying Friday night retirement community (2 hours).

I'm booked 50x per month and it's growing from there.

All of this from behind a Yamaha. It's because it can handle the live arrangements I throw its way. For my style, no other board can do that, despite their superior features.

I'm stupid for bashing the drums and seeking something different. I'm really the only one who cares.

I'm going for the T2 as my live board and the 900 in my studio. I'll add an external harmonizer and just march forward.

Now, anyone want a Ketron SD-5?? Please??

zuki

I can understand. http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/Forum37/HTML/017054.html http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/Forum37/HTML/016829.html

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Zuki,

Doing as many jobs as you8 do, the boredom factor can enter and you can become tired of the same old sound...that's when the temptation to try something new will most likely rear it's head.

Happens to all of us...it will pass.

Ian

Ian,

When you get to the point of bordom, the best relief is not to purchase a new keyboard, but instead just download a new batch of files and work them into your regular routine--it's just like buying a new keyboard, but a whole lot less exspensive. Works for me!

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

DITTO GARY!!

JIM

TWO TY 2S

You're right Gary...new styles, and maybe even some new sound combos, always give a keyboard a new lease on life.

Playing the same arrangements/tunes with different styles also helps.

If it I hadn't been so struck on the S-900's SA Sax and SA Concert Guitar, I'd still be using the 3k.

Ian


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