Here it is, folks!

The new PSR-SX900!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8HZh0MfTZI

If they drop those terrible on-board speakers, I might get interested

The speakers have been improved, according to the video. Regarding it's design, I think it looks beautiful!

Great find Mike. Sounds like Yamaha has finally addressed the MOTL line of arranger keyboards with some significant upgrades. Now...how does it sound? Hopefully they won’t chintz out on the digital converters. Two sets of stereo outputs is a welcome addition as well.
JM

PS: No mention of vocal harmonizer. Probably VH2.

They’ve ditched the Ballad & Country style sections? I know they’ll probably be (illogically) scattered about somewhere but it’s still a pain.

It’s not as slick looking as the PA 1000 (or 700) either and still got that boxy look to it.

I believe their quality is good, but for me an instrument with built-in speakers never looks professional, except for digital pianos, there they are more low-key visually, often mainly placed at the back of the instrument...

I seriously doubt that anyone in our audiences ever notices the onboard speakers, especially when you are slightly elevated above them on stage. They tend to notice speakers on poles a lot more. And, most of the non-speaker arranger keyboards usually have vented spaces where the speaker would have been placed.

That said, I know a lot of pros that love those onboard speakers and use them as monitors. In fact, some would never purchase a keyboard without speakers and for that reason. For me, I always dead headed the speakers so I could hear what the audiences were hearing. And, before I began doing this, I had a sound system failure (my fault) and I didn't know it until someone said turn up the volume. I had neglected to switch on the power to my Bose L1 PAS and was performing for a crowd of about 300 ppl. The music level sounded just fine to me through the onboard speakers.

Someone mentioned a price tag of about $2,100 US MSP. To me, in today's market, that seem like a great price for an arranger keyboard with all those wonderful features and high-quality sounds. When I was still working as an entertainer, the keyboard would have been paid off in a week and a halfs work on the NH circuit.

I read where two style categories were no longer there, Country and Ballad. I'm confident those styles still exist, just in other categories. No big dead for most folks because they rarely go to a style by selecting a category first, then rooting through the list to find the one they want. Instead, the styles are usually accessed through registrations or the Music Finder Directory (song list) which is far more efficient and quicker.

If I had more time remaining on the planet, I would likely go for the SX-900, which would be a big update from my S-950, which I am perfectly satisfied with at this time.

Good luck,

Gary

Big question is when? I see some saying this fall and I see others saying fall of 2020? Which is right. Also are we going to get them in US same time as Europe?

Usually, Earl, they show up about 6 months in Europe before they make an appearance here in the US. Additionally, the price is usually better here than in Europe, probably because of their ridiculous VAT and other taxes.

Good luck,

Gary

Many are already comparing the included features
of the SX900 vs the Pa1000 for the money..


That said,...when is the new genos 2 announcement?

I will allow myself to quote myself, the message I posted on April, 11




So I can be surprised by how not surprised I am. In general Yamaha keeps the formula which has been working for years making the changes which are too risky not to make.

This keyboard is going to be rather enjoyable. In the same time, it’s still pretty heavy and bulky to carry around (due to a powerful sound system), it is too short to replace a digital piano; and the appearance is, we can say, geeky; I mean, the look is quite pragmatic – not a bad thing, but we can argue that it doesn’t really have a “homey feeling”.

My point is, as it has been for years, that there’s a gap, maybe for a reason, in the line. The missing item is a Yamaha NP-V80, but with a better inside, closer to Casio PX-560.

In a modern world, I’m afraid, even SX900 is going to be something overpriced, oversized and overweight, but there won’t be a real alternative to its sounds and styles.

Although, an updated version of S670 is probably going to be a real winner in the market, unless Yamaha decides not to let it happen.

You're welcome, JM!

I'm hoping the sound is better than the PSR-S975's, which was already very good.

Knowing Yamaha, I believe it will be.

Pics from PSRTutorial. I REALLY hope that I could afford this upgrade when it becomes available!!!

Two things that are not on the Genos

- a chord looper (which is the longg awaited chord sequencer i guess)
- bluetooth audio

I hope you can as well Henni...you deserve it!
JM

As an ex-guitarist of mine would say, "It's only another gig a week."

Mike, nothing wrong with the VH2 once you learn how to tune it to your vocals. I was really impressed when I recorded Halauah a few weeks ago - it did a much better job than my Harmony-M.

Good luck,

Gary

Yamaha has always been the best at "Hype." Their marketing approach is "create mass hysteria" lol
(and we ALL fall for it, each time)

The keyboard that really helped amplify that hype for me was the Genos, that was innovation.
But the SX-900... I dunno
If there really comes an SX-300 with the same UI for roughly the price of the S-775 now, sure i'll buy it But if it's just the SX-7and900 ? I'll pas.

All the Country styles are in the first, Pop&Rock, bank.

The PSR-SX900 incorporates a newly-designed, bi-amped speaker system with a wide stereo audio field. To ensure silky-smooth, high-quality sound, the DAC (Digital Audio Converter) on this keyboard has been upgraded to 32-bit, the same as those found in Genos and in the top-of-the-line Yamaha MONTAGE synthesizer.

Just the above two improvements will guarantee that the sound quality will be better than the previous PSR's.

I can't wait to try it!

That would mean Stereo Always.. just sayin'

The speakers - if you need them, ok...
32bit - Are you unhappy with the audio quality of the CDs you listen to?
All CDs are recorded in 16bit, so if you ask me, it‘s marketing...

Perhaps, but I'd rather have something better, even if I can't hear much of a difference.

Mikem did you pre order?

Don't tempt me! I know that I cannot afford the Genos, so I was willing to get the PSR-S975. I thought it was pretty good. But now, with the new SX900, I don't think I would miss the Genos too much! Of course, I'd also either keep my Motif XF, or get the MODX. Hopefully, It's just a matter of time before I get it. Being single has its advantages, like not having to ask one's spouse before laying out some cash. Fortunately, I'm married to a good, understanding Italian woman (Italo-Canadian), who wants nothing but the best for me!

A few more country styles scattered around.
Country Swing in Jazz
Country Waltz in World
Country Blues R&B

Jerryghr

Totally Second that. One of the main reasons to sell my S970

Speakers on the previous series Yamaha Arrangers: I have owned Yamaha Arrangers starting with the PSR-S520 and the best sound experience I have had were with the S900. I used to play in small venues with about 50-70 people and never needed a PA. Comparitively playing/rehearsing in the same venue with the S970 and there was a difference. The S970 always had to be cranked to almost full volume and that would result in distortion etc. For me the onboard speakers are a deciding factor. Right now I own the Korg PA1000 since about 6 months but on the verge of selling it. The speakers on 'em are not the best but many steps ahead of the S970.

When I briefly owned a PA1000 I once used the internal speakers only to play in the main dining room where I work. I normally work in the Club Room. I thought the speakers were a little weak for that, but the response from the audience was great.

They are more then adequate for a living room..

The onboard sound system was never designed to be used as a PA system. However,when the volume is set at about the 1:00 O'clock position, the overall quality is astounding, IMO, especially when you consider there is only about 10-watts per channel to work with.

Gary