I have owned a Pa800, pa900, and now a Pa4x – which, for a pro, does it all.

I have my Yamaha S970 about two weeks. Which is better? I have given it a lot of thought and this is what I came up with.

Years ago when my band could do no wrong I made new business cards; I had to give my band a new name. I came up with, Johnny Alden Quartet – “A Touch of Class”. We did have plenty of excitement and our sound was good. And we wear jump suits and fancy colored shirts. So the name Touch of Class.

All that to say:
The Yamaha S970 has a Touch of Class. The sounds are good. The styles are good and many; but they are gentle. The styles seem to fit the songs better. I like it. Now I understand why so many here have a Pa4x and a S970.

The Pa4x is a Pro’s dream – it’s all there to do one great job. I guess that’s what Steve meant when he said that he takes his Pa4x on most of the jobs and uses the S970 on special jobs like Christmas parties.

I’m glad I bought the S970, John C,

I think "gentle" is most appropriate. I like my s970 for many reasons, including many styles, ease of use, and nice sounds. I use mine for small, gentle gigs.

I could not go pass that horrible keyboard feel on 970 . Unforgivable.

Mikimiki I respect your opinion. I was never more than just a keyboard player; my major instrument was guitar. So I enjoy the feel on the S970. If I were talking about guitar I would have more to say.

John C.

KORG pa4x all the way

Hi everyone...been gone for a while!
OK, so now I see the Genos (T6) is out.

I am thinking of a nice used T-5, PSR-970 or maybe even a Genos.

I want this to be for my kind of playing, in home only, No modern music, lots of orchestral stuff, lots of musical theater, plenty of old standards....yes I'm a old guy that used to play organ years ago, so I play for fun.

I may add a lower keyboard as well.

Quality of orchestral type sounds is the most important.

I have had a T2, PA2XPRO and V-arranger. Have nothing now.

Looking for suggestions.

I am leaning towards a used T-5, it will need to be one not used for gigging, excellent condition and I live in Central FL, pickup would be nice.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Lee

Lee,

Welcome back, haven't seen you posting for a while! The Genos looks very tempting but I have to believe you'll see plenty of slightly used T5s. Check your PM, I know someone who lives very nearby by that has a T5 used only at home not sure she is selling? I'll send you her contact information on a PM>

Steve,
OK...thanks,
Lee

The 970 misses all the high end features of the Genos...
People are currently in doubt which one is better Genos or pa4x

That should answer the orriginal question

The real question is not which KB is better, but how good is one as a player ?