So ... who's pulled the trigger?

I'm putting an SX-900 in my studio for variety, and contrast. Doubt that I'll use it on stage, but who knows?
My guy says no shipments till Oct 1, but I'm in no rush.
Who else has placed a pre-order?

(yup - the PA700 had to go back before my trial was up)

Guilty, three days ago.

Wow...If you guys are goin’ for it...that’s the biggest plug Yamaha could get!
JM

No surprise there....
but I wish all you Sx900 pre orderers good luck... Can't wait to hear some tunes..
I am staying with the Live sound of my Korg.

Yes you said a mouthful there!!

Don and I have a responsibility to the masses to test these products, so we can advise wisely about their use!

Yes, what he said.

We'll be expecting a full report then!

Maybe I'lll wait for the first dissatisfied customer (probably one of several with a name that starts with D) and save some $$....

The only thing you have to look for from this D
is my Avitar..

I'll keep my Tyros5 and wait for any new styles to be converted for the T5. That will be my upgrade.

I don't like the No Tilt touch screen.

Regards,

Jerryghr

Hey, my EA7 went from Fran to DNJ, to Deane to DonM. So far.

I don't need no stinkin tilt, touch screen.

Gary

I think we all know that, Gary, but some of us like it ...
And when you say it like that it seems like you are putting down people that like it ...

Tony it also gives the player the choice to keep it up...
in the middle or simply keep it down....

I'll wait for Dave and Don's review.

Nah, not putting anyone down, Tony - just jesting from the old movie where the Mexican guy says "Badges - we don't need no stinkin badges."



Gary

The question is for how long?

Not that there is anything wrong with it.
You have allways been returning to Yamaha.
Why would it be different this time?

And then returning to KORG ...

I've heard some of your posted music and I must say your playing is kind of sloppy lots of blues scale leads, your voice sounds like you slur your words. If your going to constantly brag about yourself then people have a right to be honest about your music.

Welcome to the forum. I'm interested to know which of us you are referring to, as the comment doesn't seem to fit this thread. And I look forward to seeing some of your music posted.

I agree with Don. Your post comes out of left field with both guns blazin’. You must not be lookin’ to make friends in town!
JM

Actually I welcome constructive criticism, but there are better ways to express oneself that may actually be useful. Our new member could well be talking about me, and that's o.k. But I don't recall ever bragging, as I have nothing to brag about except for marrying well.

Jerryghr

only 1 post ? Hmmmmmmmmm?
can we please hear some of YOUR music
then we can talk further.

He might also be talking about me since "Sloppy Blues Scales" are my thing.

Maybe it's a Russian BOT.

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By any chance are you Rasheed from about 20 years ago who proclaimed that the Yamaha DJX keyboard was the best instrument ever invented? If so, at least you’ve learnt how to spell 👍

No, Rasheed would have used filthy language. #%$#!

like the Wolf?

Oh yes, that’s true he did, didn’t he, such vulgar language to behold. It was a long time ago ! But still, these randoms still occasionally appear even today, some things never change.

Wolf's language is very mild compared to Rasheed's!
Anyway, I'm working on not slurring my words right now.

'your' for 'you're'. Hmmm, could be Donny.
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Kidding, of course .

chas

Ouch! And I even praised him for his spelling! 😬.

Can’t wait to hear it! Do it after a few bottles of red though for the authentic effect !

Dean Martin did very well slurring his words.

Jerryghr

Dean once said that he knew he'd cut himself shaving because his eyes cleared up. (for you young un's, Dean was quite a drinker)

chas

What does this all have to do with the Yamaha SX900 pre orders?

Just friends chatting Donny! Wish we could do it in person again!

Don't count that out buddy!

Very good Don, you typed that without slurring your words.

Jerryghr

Didn't hurt Elvis much, but I'm trying to get the lip curl right.

Foster Brooks was my hero when it came to slurring words.



cheers,

Gary

I don’t know what it is but I am just not excited about yamahas latest family of mid range arranger keyboards . I kind of feel like I have heard it all before .

I understand your sentiment but I’m personally excited by some the features more than the sound itself.

Slurring ones words takes much practice and is considered a highly desirable musical effect.

Couldn’t resist, I’ve just placed my order too. I think I’ve seen enough to suggest it will be fantastic.

So long as you remember that it will NOT improve your playing or performance in any way, (Only practice and experience can do that) I am sure you will enjoy it, but it is much cheaper to practice and get to fully know what you already have.

Bill

If my steady gig continues, I hope to get one by the end of the year. The chord looper, reset button, and more storage space for expansion packs are all features that I’ll put to good use.

But of course Bill is correct, the latest model will not make you sound any better, but in my case it should allow me to do things that I can’t do on my 950. I think it should be a very nice and worthwhile upgrade.

Unlike popular believe, I think it can. Of course to a certain point.
Of course, there are those players that can make a Casio sound great ...
Well, I am not one of those, and I think there are a few others here on the forum.
The Genos inspires me to try different things and actually play a little better. The instruments are so realistic and the styles are so dynamic that it makes me play a little different.
So, I do think the Instrument can make you sound better and inspire you to play a little better.
Since I am not the greatest player I need all the help I can get.
And that is Exactly what arranger KB are made for ...
Eric

I think Bill and Eric are both right, coming at the question from different directions.

Every time a new keyboard came into my home, I was challenged with another learn curve, and I was filled with excitement and dedication, which helped me move to another level. I understand Eric’s post.

Bill, a new keyboard may not make you play better, but it can makes you want to play better.

John C.

Well said John
JM

I too have placed a preorder for the PSR-SX900. It seems like such a logical choice for someone that wants to get involved with the Genos platform but at a much more affordable price point. Not unlike the difference between the Yamaha Montage and MODX. Yamaha seems to be covering all the bases when it comes to getting young and older generation musicians involved with playing and enjoying the musical creative process.

Fascinating times for musicians of all ages.

I am still considering, but my Roland EA7 is being very well received where I play. It actually has ALMOST everything I want. Not quite though.

I use my Tyros3 as backup. I may sell my T3 and use the SX900 at home for practicing and backup.

The other issue that I have is there are only 2 foot pedal ports. On the Tyros I use 3- Volume, breaks /fills, vocal harmony. I don't want to get into a larger foot pedal controller, to add the extra port.

Regards,

Jerryghr

Not at all true!!! It will improve it in EVERY way. I listened to the ensemble section of the latest Kris Nicholson Goes Full Throttle On The Yamaha Genos Compare With PSR-SX Series video converted to MP3 - Just this section alone will GREATLY enhance ANY performance! There is no way I could EVER play that myself, not even if I was a good player which I am not.

Also, better styles with better effects makes ANY performance sound much, much better. I GUARRANTEE that I will sound much better on a Genos than on my S770. Even Peter Baartman will sound much better from an older to an newer unit.

We are playing fully automated arrangers, not pianos with mere styles as ad-ons! Arrangers are not 90% about what you can achieve with your right hand (although it helps) as so many falsely believe - if you are just a little creative and you have a singer you can sound awesome without even so much as touching the right hand section.

Many arranger players can play a piano in a lobby with great results - I would not even casually attempt such as feat as I cannot at all play the piano. But I can make an arranger talk - it is a completely different breed of instrument and not merely for skilled piano players only.

I guess some still think and reason along this train of thought...

Wish I had the financial resources to acquire a Genos and the new PSR-SX whatever-ya-call-it... but I don't. It's great to learn new Arranger Capabilities and avenues for being creative (no matter which brand of Arranger) because eventually, a newer gizmo will arrive and older models will become affordable.

So... sitting on the fence and still learning all the capabilities of the PSR-S970 ain't all bad!

Wishing each of you a great weekend... at least what's left of it!

To quote the amazing Maggie Smith (in Downton Abbey) ...
What is a weekEND?

LOL!

Saturday, because TO ME, my week starts with Mass on Sunday ...

My weekends have always been Monday and Tuesday. LOVE IT. No lines, no crowds ... but no good shows to see either. It's a trade-off.