Glad to hear you are enjoying your 970.

However, for the benefit of those who say they are getting the PSR over a Tyros because it's a lot lighter, I would like to point out it's only a few pounds different.

In this case the 970 is 25.57 lbs and the T4 is 31 pounds. So, for someone wanting to get the PSR because of a weight difference of 5.43 lbs and calling that a lightweight keyboard because of it has always made me chuckle through the years.

Thanks to Frank from Audioworks (Who gave me a great deal) I am now proud owner of a brand new PSR-S970
I bought this KB for smaller gigs where I don't need all the bells and whistles of my beloved Tyros4.
Love the weight and size for logging it around compared to the Tyros4.
Got it a couple of days ago. Transferring my registrations and custom sounds and styles.
So far I am impressed with the sound.
Hooked it up to my Bose next to the T4.
I know folks have compared it to the T5 and said that the T5 sounds better, which it should.
However; when playing the same style on both keyboards with same setting I can't hear a difference to my T4.
The only thing I have to get used to is the new button lay out which shouldn't take long and the softer keys with no aftertouch. Played the Tyros keybed for to long ....
As a guitar player I love the new guitars and DSP's.
Especially the new WahWah guitars ...
Not sure about the DJ styles yet. Very gimmicky.
The new Arpeggiator function looks interesting. There are tons of them.
Something I did not realize before, is that you can assign them to ANY sound. Which gives you endless possibility.
New Audio Styles sound great. Fun to play with. Really nice groove.
New display looks great and gives me the same info as my T4.

Only sad thing is that I have to work all weekend....
No time to play. Grrrr.

Now I know why it sells like hot cakes and I had to wait so long to get mine.
It is a really nice board for the money with lots and lots of possibilities.
I loaded my expansion pack and my custom sounds which makes it like a little T4. Have to tweak my custom styles a little, but shouldn't take to long...

I am a very happy camper :):):)

Eric

Glad to hear you are enjoying your 970.

However, for the benefit of those who say they are getting the PSR over a Tyros because it's a lot lighter, I would like to point out it's only a few pounds different.

In this case the 970 is 25.57 lbs and the T4 is 31 pounds. So, for someone wanting to get the PSR because of a weight difference of 5.43 lbs and calling that a lightweight keyboard because of it has always made me chuckle through the years.

Eric: Glad you are enjoying the 970. After having the Tyros 1 and numerous PSR's along the way...I feel yamaha has finally hit the bullseye with the 970. A joy to play and record with.

Jingleman

Yes they are close but not a bulls-eye yet, both the S950 /S970 are too close to cal sound wise.....there are a few things that still need to be addressed for MY needs.....
manual tilt display, XLR inputs, front access dual USB, better tracking VH processor, Mic master volume control on deck, joystick, sliders,

Donny: I realize that there may be features you find necessary for your live performance needs...but when I see how far Yamaha has come from from the psr 900 and 700 series, it's nothing short of amazing. The quality of the digital converters has now afforded a much more rich and full range sound. The quality of drums both live and midi are in a different league. I have found that the VH-2 tracks quite well. The Yamaha PSR series may never satisfy everyone's needs...but for now, I'm extremely pleased with the 970.

Compared to the Roland's and Korg's I've owned, along with the issues Ketron owners have stated on this forum, (all of which I know you've owned at one time or another) there aren't a lot of options in this price range.

Jingleman

Donny: I realize that there may be features you find necessary for your live performance needs...but when I see how far Yamaha has come from from the psr 900 and 700 series, it's nothing short of amazing. The quality of the digital converters has now afforded a much more rich and full range sound. The quality of drums both live and midi are in a different league. I have found that the VH-2 tracks quite well. The Yamaha PSR series may never satisfy everyone's needs...but for now, I'm extremely pleased with the 970.

Compared to the Roland's and Korg's I've owned, along with the issues Ketron owners have stated on this forum, (all of which I know you've owned at one time or another) there aren't a lot of options in this price range.

Jingleman

Sometimes, it's not so much the weight, as it is the volume. This applies to any object. For example, it's easier to lift a 20lb. dumbbell, than it is to lift a 5 by 7 foot frame of the same weight. Not to mention the fact that it's much easier to fit a smaller keyboard into the car.

Eric: Glad you are enjoying the 970. After having the Tyros 1 and numerous PSR's along the way...I feel yamaha has finally hit the bullseye with the 970. A joy to play and record with.

Jingleman

You just described a Korg.

Hi Jingleman
I agree with you.
This is the first time I feel that I can take out the S970 and feel Ok leaving the T4 at home...
Eric

Donny....One of your issues was addressed with the Live Control Knobs. Use one as an "on deck mic vol". I pair that with the 2nd knob to adjust reverb. And those are just two of the many settings you can assign to the knobs.

Eddie

Eric....I think after a while with the s970 your t4 will be on ebay...

Donny,
Don't scare me like that. LOL I love my T4...
I think I'll keep the T4 in the studio and the S970 ready for the road ...
The T4 still has a few things I don't want to miss.
Eric

Like I said its still early..enjoy..

I'm one who actually prefer the cheapo light action. Semi-weighted is o.k. but starting to hurt my wrists some. I can do things on S970 that I can't on 3x or Tyros. Needless to say, I don't play piano and never have.