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PSR Keyboards (11 Boards) => PSR-SX900/SX700/SX600 => Topic started by: EileenL on September 20, 2019, 02:37:22 PM
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Hi Folks just had a phone call that my keyboard is at the shop. Picking it up tomorrow so will be busy at weekend.
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How exciting ...... please let us know your first thoughts! My questions are:
+ Out of the box, does it sound more like T5 or Genos in terms of tone / EQ etc
+ Does the keybed feel more like T5 or PSR-S
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Congratulations!
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Great Eileen that's good news means they are coming into this country , waiting a bit impationly for my phone call hopeing it arrives before our skeggy meet looking forward to your first impressions and of course your first demo posting cheers Lofty(Dave)
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Hello Eileen! Great news! So I know what you will be doing this weekend!! Have fun!!❤️❤️
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Hi Eileen,
Mine is being delivered tomorrow. It'll be a restless night tonight.
Richard.
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Hello Eileen! Great news! Please let me know how PSR SX900 voices sound when compared to Tyros5 voices for live performance . I wan't to substitute SX900 in place of my Tyros5 for live performance.
Sunny
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Hi Folks just had a phone call that my keyboard is at the shop. Picking it up tomorrow so will be busy at weekend.
Congratulations! I’m very curious, could you upload the demo songs please?
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Hy EileenL, have a good weekend, don't forget to take your rest at some moments: the SX will keep you soooo busy . I'm waiting for mine ...
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Congratulations!
Waiting for review.
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Congratulations Eileen!
Waiting for your first impressions. Your opinions are very important!
Have fun!
Enildo
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Eileen,
I have some questions for you.
Once you install the sx900 in YEM,
1. Is there still 1GB of expansion memory with the 4 preinstalled packs that come with the keyboard?
2. Is it possible to uninstall the preinstalled packs to increase the expansion memory to larger than the 1GB of memory?
3. If the preinstalled packs are in a separate memory block... is it possible to uninstall the preinstalled packs and replace them with other packs?
Thanks in advance.
Joe H
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Hi Joe,
Will get back to you on this but as you can download the packs to put into YEM I would think they are installed on the 1 Gb and as these will be lost on loading in new packs you have these packs to reload if you want to keep them.
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Hi Eileen :
Congrats with your new SX900 !👍
I am sure you will share all your experiences with us.
As usual, most of us will be grateful for all your contributions and feedback.
Enjoy, Babette
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Hi Eileen,
Congratulations on getting your new SX900.
You will have a very busy and interesting weekend which I am sure you will enjoy immensely.
We all look forward to hearing your first impressions and performances.
Take care and enjoy.
Trevor (MINKYCATS)
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Hello Jo,
The first thing I did was install the update 1.3 and it went with no problems.
I have now looked a little into the pre loaded packs. When I first got the keyboard I went to this section and found all the style titles but could not get them to load. On then going to the Expansion page I then found a restore file for these four packs. I pressed it and it tells you that this will format your memory, so anything else you may have loaded in will be cleared. Now you see why you need to download the packs to put into the YEM if you want to load other packs as well. Its clever really. Having gone through the styles I won't be using any of them as in the UK we are more into standard styles for big band and dancing.
I don't think anyone should try to compare this model with other keyboards. The SX900 is a new keyboard in its own right. The operating system is very similar to genos and touch screen works well and the Keyboard no longer tattles and has a nice feel to it.Yes it dose use some Genos styles and voices and registrations from Genos and the PSR970 load in and will work nicely.
I have also loaded in a couple of Genos packs and they are working fine.
That is as far as I have got so far. Taking a break before moving on to the other new functions.
If you are looking for a 61 note keyboard for home use or gigging then it is well worth having a try
of this keyboard if you have the chance to.
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What about the sound? Does it sound very different from the S975?
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Thanks Eileen,
I guess I could have asked in 1 question... do the preinstalled packs use the 1GB expansion memory. I suspect so. I'm with you, I wouldn't be interested in any of those packs. I think it's a marketing strategy to get a bigger market share in certain parts of the world.
Joe H
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Hi Joe,
Yes they will use Memory when loaded from the YEM.
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Hi Toril,
To my ears if sounds fuller but I have not spent a lot of time making up a registration yet. Just used a couple from my Genos and they sounded very good.
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Thanks Eileen :)
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:) ;)
Big Congratulations Eileen,
Am sure you will just thrive and bloom with your new machine,
Will have to live vicarously for a while as these machines not expected here at my dealer till next year.
Thanks for all your reviews.
cheers
elaine
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Hi Toril :
We have to wait for approx. 6 - 8 weeks before more SX900 feedbacks are coming in, I guess.
I may hope the SX900 sound quality has been improved.
That's what new owners are expecting and hoping.
May their wish come true !
Is it your intention to sell your S975 and go for an SX900 if the sound quality has been improved ?
Enjoy your Sunday afternoon, Babette
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No Babette. I will not sell my S975 because it is more practical for me to have buttons instead of touch screen. Just curious. I will try it in my store when it arrives.
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I wonder if Yamaha will ever come back with buttons ?
I do not think so. 😰
Touch screens seem to be much cheaper for them. Lower production costs, I guess.
Babette
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Congratulations Eileen and thanks for your finding with the keyboard.
Regards
Drake
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There are buttons as well as touch screen on the SX900. So you can choose to select voices or style sections using these if you prefer.
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Could the deafening silence perhaps indicate disappointment? An excited person would have said a lot of things by now.
If it was me and the results were as expected, all over here would by now be exhausted by my continuous babbling...
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Could the deafening silence perhaps indicate disappointment? An excited person would have said a lot of things by now...
An excited person would be busy playing with her keyboard.
Cheers,
Fred
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An excited person would be busy playing with her keyboard.
The person posted here twice since receiption - not a single statement thus far on what an incredible investment this turned out to be.
We have another owner having it for more than a day already - no feedback whatsoever. "Fraid all of this makes quite a statement by itself. I am a huge fan of Yamaha - no intention of discrediting anything of theirs. I just expected more optimism.
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Be patient Henni, I guarantee that very positive messages will appear about the SX900 ......... and that very negative messages will also appear. ;) You will be able to read that in every forum and find it with every new model. The one wants to convince the other of 'good - better - best', sometimes based solely on a feeling. Everyone has 'sometimes' a hidden agenda with his reaction, sometimes what you 'don't' write says more than you do write. Fortunately, nobody has to talk to anyone about whether or not they should be happy about something .... everyone determines that for themselves. OK, end of my "Sunday" sermon ;D ... we'll be happy to talk about the SX900 ...
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Hi Ton / Henni :
I do not expect any negative reactions.
The SX900 is a successful product.
As far as I know only 2 members received their new arranger yesterday.
I think they need some time to install their babies first ... we all know this job takes some time.
First impressions will follow soon. Do not worry.😉
Details later, I guess.
Babette
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Well it does take time to go through every thing as you can imagine.
I am very pleased with the keyboard. What I am impressed with is that you can load in Genos packs that sound great when played through the SX900. Also it will play Genos registrations and Tyros5 which will save a lot of time if you are wanting to Gig with it. It is very similar to Genos to operate and the touch screen works fine. The keybed has been improved and no longer rattles when playing softly.
Have not had a chance to use the chord looper yet. Have found the demo songs on chord tracker on my I Pad and will load them in and see how they sound.
All in all a very nice keyboard.
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Sorry Henni but if you already have owned a bunch of keyboards and also own a Genos as Eileen has,
I wouldn't expect to be as excited as someone moving let's say from an s910 to SX900.
Anyway as Babette already said you have to edit stuff to your liking first to make the instrument to sound as you want. :)
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Sorry Henni but if you already have owned a bunch of keyboards and also own a Genos as Eileen has,
I wouldn't expect to be as excited as someone moving let's say from an s910 to SX900.
Anyway as Babette already said you have to edit stuff to your liking first to make the instrument to sound as you want. :)
That's a ditto. Besides when you get to be in your eighties... there isn't much to get excited about mundane things like a new keyboard... we become too wise to get excited about such trivial things. We already know that each keyboard model just gets better and better.
;)
Joe H
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I waited 14 years before I upgraded, so I was REALLY exited! Then there was not just a few small changes, but a major upgrade!
I unwillingly changed from my S970 to S975, and that did not get me exited. It was just like getting the same keyboard back. Yes, there was some improvements, but only minor.
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The S975 was a small upgrade.
I would call it an update instead of an upgrade.
I think the SX900 is a real upgrade and looks to be more than just a baby Genos.
Should not be surprised the Genos2 would be launched next year.
Babette
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I don't think Genos 2 will be out for a couple of years yet. Probably more updates to come first.
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That's a ditto. Besides when you get to be in your eighties... there isn't much to get excited about
Joe H
Nice to still wake up in the morning, though. That’s exciting. Haha
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Hi Eileen, great news receiving the keyboard :) Where did you get the keyboard from and how come so early? My UK supplier still hasn't contacted me yet, not even an update which is surprising, and a shame.
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Yamaha products UK.
Do you expect price changes in the UK after the Brexit ?
Maybe UK enduser prices might become lower
( USA prices ? ) then than European prices, who knows ?☝
Babette
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Had a message from a keyboard friend saying that if Yamaha do release as they have done previously to my dealer could be this week .will just have to be patient .just hopeing to have it before our weekend at Skeggness and also at 82 next month it looks like I will have to put the brain cells into overdrive for this one .(well it keeps you young doesn't it Lofty(Dave|
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Hi Eileen,
Congratulations for your purchase. I wish you many years of gigging and musical fun with your new purchase. I hope that in the forthcoming weeks you will manage to orchestrate a song with the SX900 for our musical enjoyment.
Regards,
Vinciane
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Hi Lofty,
You will be OK for Skeggy because all your 970 set ups will load into SX900 and work well. As for the different operating system I am sure Bill will help you out.
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Hello Eileen! Please let me know how PSR SX900 voices sound when compared to Tyros5 voices for live performance . I wan't to substitute SX900 in place of my Tyros5 for live performance.
Sunny
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I can only compare with my Genos and the SX voices are very good. I shall certainly be playing out live with mine. Also you can load your Tyros registrations in and they will sound just as good.
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Eileen,
Thank u for your review of the SX 900. I have a PSR 950 and curious if the registrations I have on the 950 will play on the 900. Clearly there will be some difference with voicing but will the styles basically play on the 900
Congratulations and anxious to hear more about the new system
Thank you and have a great day
Bob
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Congratulate for buying
Hi, has it DJ styles, like in psr s975 ? How many?
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Hi Guys :
I really wonder if there is a commercial future for the Genos yet ?
Will people still buy a new Genos whilst the SX900 is available now and ... 50% lower in price ?
Even Tyros4 and Tyros5 owners seem to be very interested in buying an SX900.
You may say I am crazy and confused but I think only Yamaha can answer that question.
I am looking forward to hearing their reaction soon.
Babette
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Hi Eileen,
just a quick question, which I may have missed.
You say you can load in Genos registrations, but these can be 10 buttons and the sx900 has only 8.. what happens??
regards John
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Hi Guys :
I really wonder if there is a commercial future for the Genos yet ?
Will people still buy a new Genos whilst the SX900 is available now and ... 50% lower in price ?
Even Tyros4 and Tyros5 owners seem to be very interested in buying an SX900.
You may say I am crazy and confused but I think only Yamaha can answer that question.
I am looking forward to hearing their reaction soon.
Babette
Don’t get mixed up with all the hype regarding the new 900
Take a listen to a clarinet played on a Tyros 5 or Genos
Then listen to a clarinet played on a SX900
100 miles apart
Sx900 has some new features, touch screen etc. and some new features for EDM players but the sound department hasn’t changed much, same voices as the S950, few new ones.
Do I need a “Rotary switch” on the dash when I can work the rotary speed from a pedal
And that’s been around for the past 10+ years
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a nice keyboard and I may even buy one.
I played a 900 last week, if your a gigger like me, then the weight and the size may tempt you, but it’s not a Tyros 5 or a Genos - but good enough for a gig or two.
Pino
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Hi all a lot of question but I will try my best to answer.
Bob cant be a hundred percent sure about registrations. If you post one here I will try it for you. As for styles, if you are using on board styles then the keyboard will pick the nearest style to it. If you mean third part styles then yes they will load and work but if attached to registration banks will most probably need to be relinked.
Hello John.
When loading in a bank from Genos the first eight buttons will load so you will not have the last two.
Not a problem as most people are used to only using eight on previous keyboards.
Hi Babette I really do not understand your passion for these type of questions. Of course there will still be a good market for Genos. As I have said before the SX900 is a very nice keyboard but it is not a Genos or a Baby Genos. It uses the same operating system and the touch screen layout is the same but it is still a Yamaha model in its own right. Maybe if you tried these keyboards you would understand more.
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If you have your present keyboard “stage ready” the it will take you at least a few weeks to get this 900 stage ready.
I thought that when I upgraded from the 950 to the 975 that is was going to be easy.
Well, it wasn’t. I had to go through every registration and OTS and edit everything again.
If your a home player then maybe not so important.
Pino
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Hi Guys :
I really wonder if there is a commercial future for the Genos yet ?
Will people still buy a new Genos whilst the SX900 is available now and ... 50% lower in price ?
Even Tyros4 and Tyros5 owners seem to be very interested in buying an SX900.
You may say I am crazy and confused but I think only Yamaha can answer that question.
I am looking forward to hearing their reaction soon.
Babette
Hi Babette I really do not understand your passion for these type of questions. Of course there will still be a good market for Genos. As I have said before the SX900 is a very nice keyboard but it is not a Genos or a Baby Genos. It uses the same operating system and the touch screen layout is the same but it is still a Yamaha model in its own right. Maybe if you tried these keyboards you would understand more.
Like Eileen has said I do not understand why you continue to Hijack someones thread for your own topic.
Why don't you simply start a NEW Thread for your questions.
Bill
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You may say I am crazy and confused but I think only Yamaha can answer that question.
I am looking forward to hearing their reaction soon.
Babette
Are you sure you want to find out Babette? ;)
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Hi Eileen :
Most people might be more and more convinced, thanks
in part to your own first impressions and your first " tests " - for which I am very grateful - the SX900 might be called a
" Baby Genos " and is a great, pro arranger keyboard.
On the internet this statement has been confirmed by the German press today.
I know you disagree but the sales of the Genos might slow down due to the presence of the SX900.
The near future will tell us much more, I guess.
Babette
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I really wonder if there is a commercial future for the Genos yet ?
Will people still buy a new Genos whilst the SX900 is available now and ... 50% lower in price ?
Even Tyros4 and Tyros5 owners seem to be very interested in buying an SX900.
You may say I am crazy and confused but I think only Yamaha can answer that question.
I am looking forward to hearing their reaction soon.
It’s actually only the customers that can answer the question. I don’t think Yamaha is worried.
Cheers,
Fred
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... the SX900 might be called a " Baby Genos " and is a great, pro arranger keyboard...
Yamaha has upgraded the quality of both the TOTL and mid-range arrangers. Genos is the TOTL and the sx900 is the flagship for the mid-range. The sx900 is NOT a "baby Genos"... it is the new standard for the mid-range arrangers. The TOTL will always have more features and capabilities.
Yamaha is just following the conventions since Tyros 1. Genos and PSR sx series are the next generation arrangers.
Joe H
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Babette,
Why oh why are you so interested in sales of keyboards. Surely this forum is for helping people get the best from there keyboards or asking questions on how to do things. I am sure people do not want to keep hearing if this or that keyboard will survive. We should all be asking more constructive questions on what we have now.
I have Just posted a song quickly played on SX900 straight to MP3 in performers section. How about doing the same with your keyboard instead of keep going on about what will or will not be in the future.
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Hi Eileen,
Thanks for posting the song, I will go and listen to it.
Since there are so few songs played on the SX900 so far, I suggest you post another topic in the SX forum with a link to your song. Many people might be hanging here who are not used to going to the Performers section. This would enable more people to listen to your song. Also, it will be more visible than in the present topic.
Regards,
Vinciane
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A good question, Eileen.
I cannot and will not discuss my professional music life here.
Like more people here, I am very interested in Yamaha's arranger keyboards : new models, specs, features, opinions, competition information and prices.
I love Yamaha's arrangers and their great synths.
Since 2001 I am a Yamaha keyboard user.
I am also learning a lot here about Yamaha's software and applications.
I like this forum very much.
If you believe my questions, my opinion and my input are useless for this forum, plse do not hesitate to tell me.
Best regards, Babette
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Thank you very much for your interesting and useful feedback, Francesco. ☝
Babette
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Hi Babette for me the comparisons between Tyros/Genos and PSR S/PSR SX even I never had a top keyboard are that easy:
"No aftertouch and better keybed, no party!".
All the rest...well...ok.
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Very Interesting E. Never considered that ... this up-dating to the latest models keeps you sharp !!! ....lol
I will also hope I can convert MF files to playlist, which gave you an automatic reg bank named and ready to load, which was a great bonus on Genos.
Keith
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Very Interesting . Never considered that John...
I will also hope I can convert MF files to playlist, which gave you an automatic reg bank named and ready to load, which was a great bonus on Genos.
Keith
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Like more people here, I am very interested in Yamaha's arranger keyboards : new models, specs, features, opinions, competition information and prices.
Babette - the main purpose of this forum is to help people get the best from their Yamaha arranger. While there is of course always some interest in side issues like prices, future models, sales etc, they are not the main focus. And I understand Eileen's comment, because it seems that an unusually high proportion of your posts are focussed on speculation about sales, pricing, and rumors. That might be getting a bit old.
Mike
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Hi Mike :
Thank you for your reaction.
No problem.
I will no longer bother people here with my questions and/or my comments.
It has never been my intention to hurt people.
As far as I know I never did but ... who am I.
Take care !
Best regards, Babette
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Hello Babette,
You don't hurt people but it dose become annoying when you keep posting the same thing over and over. We have all saved and bought the keyboard that suits us and I for one do not want to hear how popular it will be after a new model comes along be it Yamaha or Korg. It just is not useful information. By all means discus your own findings with your keyboard and how you use it or if you find problems or can pass on any little tips you may find helpful. That is what we are all trying to do.
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Hi Eileen :
Thank you for your reply.
Yesterday evening I have decided no longer to participate in any discussion.
I will follow the daily threads of this great forum though.
Finally I herewith would like to congratulate all present and future SX900 owners of this forum.
Yamaha are manufacturing great products.👍
All the best to you and all other members !
Best regards,
Babette
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Beykock
So, in under 24 hours your back again.
Instead of posting here every 10 munites of the day
Why don’t you spend your time playing your Tyros 5
And upload some of your music here.
We want to hear you play the arranger keyboard.
Waiting 🤔
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Good afternoon Eileen.I have just bought my sx900 & trying to set things up.I have made my own expansion packs & would like to know if I have to re download the YEM again or can I use the existing one which I used for my T5.I have just tried installing the pack straight from my usb but it comes up with an error.Any help would be grateful.Thank you.Larry Green.
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Hi again Eileen.I have just worked the above message out myself & everything has loaded from my T5 into the SX900.Phew!!!Thanks anyway.Hope you are enjoying yours.All the best.
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Pleased you are sorted.
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Hi Eileen,
I'm wondering why you would buy the SX900 when you have a Genos, are you unhappy with it, or is it part of a collection please?
Thanks
Colin
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The operating system is very similar to genos and touch screen works well and the Keyboard no longer tattles and has a nice feel to it.Yes it dose use some Genos styles and voices and registrations from Genos and the PSR970 load in and will work nicely.
I have also loaded in a couple of Genos packs and they are working fine.
That is as far as I have got so far. Taking a break before moving on to the other new functions.
If you are looking for a 61 note keyboard for home use or gigging then it is well worth having a try
of this keyboard if you have the chance to.
Do I understand you to say that you can load in Genos Styles because I have tried and nothing is showing up on the SX900. Any ideas where I may be going wrong?
Richard.
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Hi Eileen.Sorry to bother you.Having started to explore my new sx900 I have just gone into the playlist section where there only seems to be 6 sample songs.I just wondered if that is all they include now there is no music finder or do I have to download anything else?Many thanks.Larry.
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Hello Colin,
I am very happy with my Genos. All I have done is swapped my 970 for the SX900 as it is easier for me to carry to small venues such as Care Homes. I would not part with my Genos for anything.
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Hello Richard,
You can load styles from Genos or Tyros 5 plus third party styles. Just select style on the screen and then tab to where the styles are stored on USB. Have sent you a PM.
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Hello Colin,
I am very happy with my Genos. All I have done is swapped my 970 for the SX900 as it is easier for me to carry to small venues such as Care Homes. I would not part with my Genos for anything.
Hi Eileen,
Not even for the Genos 2...? LoL
Regards,
Vinciane
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Genos 2 is still a way off but who knows.
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Hi Larry,
Have just posted the link for bonus Play list.
https://europe.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/keyboards/arranger_workstations/psr-sx900/downloads.html
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Many thanks Eileen.That's very kind of you.
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Hey Eileen!
Can you tell if you can tell if VH is on or off on the home screen?
No need to open another screen or function to see this.
This is my curiosity.
Cheers
Enildo
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Yamaha products UK.
Do you expect price changes in the UK after the Brexit ?
Maybe UK enduser prices might become lower
( USA prices ? ) then than European prices, who knows ?☝
Babette
In case of devaluation of GBP, no. In UK, after brexit, it will be more expansive than in USA.
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Hi Francesco,
These voices can only be accessed from the style section as on Genos. You can not use them to assign to Right hand voices and play.
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Hey Eileen!
Can you tell if you can tell if VH is on or off on the home screen?
No need to open another screen or function to see this.
This is my curiosity.
Cheers
Enildo
Yeah ... I guess I'll only know when I have access to the SX900.
I didn't think a yes or no was so complicated.
In October I will be making a trip to London and I think I will have the opportunity to see the SX900 up close and clear some doubts.
Enildo