For those that have played/heard both, what do you think? If the 910 actually sounds as good as the T2 I may be interested enough to work around some of the things I know I would lose.

I know this is a very subjective thing. I remember people stating the PSR3000 sounded exactly like the Tyros 1 and that someone couldn't tell the difference in sound between the PSR3000 and the Tyros 2, which of course, there is a major difference, especially with the sounds I like to use.

But, at least some kind of a feel between the 910 and Tyros 2 would be great to see what you think so far.

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I'd rather compare it to T3, T2 can be compared with S900, not S910.

Hi

Have you heard/played them both through the same speakers?

I'm refering to sound quality. I know the PSR3000 does not sound as good as a Tyros 1. I've got one sitting right here. I have not heard an S900, but I have been told by reliable people with ears that the Tyros 2 does in fact sound better that the S900.

I am reading that the S900 sounds better than the PSR3000 and that the S910 has better sound quality than the S900.

Now I'm wondering if the sound quality of the S910 has come close to sounding as rich as the Tyros 2.

The Tyros 3 and S910 has many voices and styles that are the same, or close. But I will eat my hat when a current PSR has the EXACT sonic quality of the current TOTL and for a couple thousand less




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Scott,
I heard this being said so often. When I played the Psr3000 along side of a S900 many said there was very little difference -- I heard a big difference, the S900 was alive compared to.

S910 compared to a Tyros 2 may have some of the same features but the over all sound has to be different. Because they differ in price I would find it hard to think that Yamaha made them equal in sound quality.

But --- knowing you Scott there will be no true satisfaction until you have the top-of-the-line Tyros 3. I have one and I think it's great, it covers all my needs and more.
John C.

lol

Thanx John

I wonder if any Tyros 2 owner had the chance to hear both: the S910 and the tyros 2 side by side. Maybe some Musical Store owner could tell us if they have both in their store.

Scott,
I would miss the aftertouch too much...hey...just get a T3 and be done with it?

Lee S.

PS we have sold our cottage, now were moving AGAIN! :-)

I have to agree with the others about going for the T3, at least in your case, Scott.

As well as the aftertouch, you'd probably miss being able to stack three voices in the right hand, as you do quite a bit of Swing and Big Band.

Contrary to many people, I prefer the S900/S910 to the Tyros2/3, especially for gigging, and also for just playing.

I like a nice light action, and don't really use three voices...I play much more simply.

The S910's new screen is a real gem, nevertheless, and I like it's basic simplicity...no hard drive needed, built in speakers, and it has my favorite T2 and T3 sounds....I'm already assembling and editing styles for it.

But, I digress...the Tyros3 might be best for your needs.

Good luck,

Ian

Telmo, With any luck I may have the opportunity on Friday to compare my s910 to a Tyros2. If I do I'll get back to you.

Amazing how easy some of us find it to spend someone ELSE'S money!

Here's Scott trying to find out about the sound quality of a $1700 arranger, and some are simply saying 'Get the $3700 arranger'...

I know, from having them next to each other, that MOTL and TOTL Roland arrangers playing ostensibly the exact same patch, exact same style do NOT sound the same. I think a fair bit of it was better D/A converters, along with more sound ROM, allowing for longer samples before the loop, and maybe better quality effects sections (this was a G1000 next to a G600).

It would help Scott a LOT more if someone were as willing to be as objective about Yamaha arrangers, and do an unbiased critique of sheer sound quality playing the same named patch and style, rather than simply suggest forking out an extra $2000 without so much as a TRY at comparison...