I love all the buttons for my right hand, sounds, OTS, MP included on my right side ....
I'm sure you'll adapt the more you play it..each unit has it's own navigational layout each isn't for everyone.

Haven't had any issues with multipad buttons on the right.

Love the live control knobs.

Anyone looking for a Tyros 4 in good shape?

Hi Bill, Donnie, Don and all:

The USB location is a problem but can be solved by purchasing a
USB cable and Taping it (Duct Tape, etc.) to a convenient location on the bottom of the board... extended to the front or possibly attached to your KB Stand for better rigidity.

The 970 sounds nice but, like Bill, I would not be happy about the Multi-Pad Buttons being moved further to the right.

Best of luck with it Bill... you too, Donnie when it finally arrives. ----Dave Rice

Thanx Dave,......
Personally once I insert my Nano USB in back it never gets touched unless I add or edit data on it. For ME the s950/s970 "Button Layout" is a piece of cake performing with.
I will surly report back with thoughts in the coming week as it will come out of the box and right onto the stage..

Take care

Multipads are really no problem. I don't use them as much as I could. I do use them for Christmas bells and for drum endings after a song is over.
I am having to make a lot of compromises after being spoiled by the plethora of live controls that the Korg offers.
As much as I love the guitars, pianos, even organs on the S970, I can't see myself playing it long term.
I change my mind every morning. At least once or twice.
I need to start playing golf again.

Probably would be a good idea to dust off that old fly rod of yours too. If you want, I can drive down and give you some fly fishing lessons on how to catch redfish with a big streamer fly, or maybe we can slip over to the Florida Keys and do some tarpon fishing, which is just getting good on the Gulf side of Marathon right about now.

Gary

I used to fly fish a lot. Now I want 50 pound braid, 200 horses, GPS, power poles, soft seat, and fully-packed ice chest!