Posted by: bruno123
A Yamah Tyros 3 or a Technics KN7000 - 11/18/08 08:48 PM
When I sold my Tyros 1 and latter the Tyros 2 my prediction was that the Tyros 3 would have bridged the gap between Yamaha and Technics. From all reports I think I was right, they are just about there. If Technics did not leave us there would be no need for this post.
All the new keyboards favor more of the contemporary music. If you play at home and love Big band music and music from the 20’s,30’s,40’s and 50’s do not part with your Technics keyboard you WILL be disappointed. If you are a pro and your people are in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s it would be a good choice to step to a Tyros 2 or Tyros3. The Ty3 being closer to the KN7.
Why?
1-The instrument is designed for younger music.
2-The styles have been created for younger music.
The same Yamaha style will not and can not sound the same as the Yamaha. It is a different animal, each created to do something very special. Playing Misty or I can’t get started on a Yamaha leaves much to be desired, mostly because of the bass. I find the bass so annoying that I revoice the style with a bass closer to what is on the KN7. But without Yamaha’s basses you will fall short with contemporary music. Changing the tone and volume will not do it.
3-One of the nicest features on the Yamaha keyboard is being able to record a song and share it with any one who can play midi files – they do not even need a keyboard just a midi files.
4-USB support –using a memory stick, now that’s good. Unlimited songs, Registrations, styles, Unlimited Revoiced instruments and unlimited Audio files -- the size of you memory stick makes the limitation. I can record a sequence, play it back and add my voice and guitar (Another instrument) and record that as an audio file.
5-Working with my computer or my keyboard SUB memory stick is almost identical.
I could name another 10 features which would add to use and playing the keyboard but not now.
6-This is a good one – The Registrations --- In one bank of registrations I can vary whatever I wish to save in each registration. In other words I can save with Tempo control on #1 Reg. and not on #2 Reg. I have the freedom/option of saving whatever I wish in each Reg. without going to an expand button.
Have said all that If you love lies in the music of the 30’s to 50’s don let go of your Technics keyboard the new latest features will not satisfied that love.
My best example:
Listening to Glenn Miller play one of his songs and then listening to that same some played LIVE by one of the top Big Band of today—not the same, the heart of the musician is different and so is the basic design of the instruments and set-up.
I do hope this helps those who have interest in Yamaha. For myself, I now own a S900 Yamaha and may possibly move to Tyros 3.
No keyboard has it all, the KN7 did come so very close.
IMHO, John C.
All the new keyboards favor more of the contemporary music. If you play at home and love Big band music and music from the 20’s,30’s,40’s and 50’s do not part with your Technics keyboard you WILL be disappointed. If you are a pro and your people are in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s it would be a good choice to step to a Tyros 2 or Tyros3. The Ty3 being closer to the KN7.
Why?
1-The instrument is designed for younger music.
2-The styles have been created for younger music.
The same Yamaha style will not and can not sound the same as the Yamaha. It is a different animal, each created to do something very special. Playing Misty or I can’t get started on a Yamaha leaves much to be desired, mostly because of the bass. I find the bass so annoying that I revoice the style with a bass closer to what is on the KN7. But without Yamaha’s basses you will fall short with contemporary music. Changing the tone and volume will not do it.
3-One of the nicest features on the Yamaha keyboard is being able to record a song and share it with any one who can play midi files – they do not even need a keyboard just a midi files.
4-USB support –using a memory stick, now that’s good. Unlimited songs, Registrations, styles, Unlimited Revoiced instruments and unlimited Audio files -- the size of you memory stick makes the limitation. I can record a sequence, play it back and add my voice and guitar (Another instrument) and record that as an audio file.
5-Working with my computer or my keyboard SUB memory stick is almost identical.
I could name another 10 features which would add to use and playing the keyboard but not now.
6-This is a good one – The Registrations --- In one bank of registrations I can vary whatever I wish to save in each registration. In other words I can save with Tempo control on #1 Reg. and not on #2 Reg. I have the freedom/option of saving whatever I wish in each Reg. without going to an expand button.
Have said all that If you love lies in the music of the 30’s to 50’s don let go of your Technics keyboard the new latest features will not satisfied that love.
My best example:
Listening to Glenn Miller play one of his songs and then listening to that same some played LIVE by one of the top Big Band of today—not the same, the heart of the musician is different and so is the basic design of the instruments and set-up.
I do hope this helps those who have interest in Yamaha. For myself, I now own a S900 Yamaha and may possibly move to Tyros 3.
No keyboard has it all, the KN7 did come so very close.
IMHO, John C.