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Offline EileenL

My SX900 has arrived.
« on: September 20, 2019, 02:37:22 PM »
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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Offline DerekA

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2019, 02:55:43 PM »
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

Offline metcam

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2019, 03:31:18 PM »

Congratulations!
Curent Instruments:  PSR A-5000
Previus instruments:SX-900,GENOS,PSR-A3000,PSR9000,Tyros2,Tyros3,TYROS5,psr2000,psr2100,psr1500,psr530,psr OR700,DX7,DX11,V50,DX21.
KORG:pa800,KORG PA-900,Triton Extreme,Triton rack,.KORG X3,Roland G600.Roland
 

Lofty(dave)

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Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2019, 03:36:31 PM »

 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)

Offline Toril S

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2019, 04:07:59 PM »
Hello Eileen! Great news! So I know what you will be doing this weekend!! Have fun!!❤️❤️
Toril S

Genos, Tyros 5, PSR S975, PSR 2100
and PSR-47.
Former keyboards: PSR-S970.

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Offline rgw

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2019, 04:12:35 PM »
Hi Eileen, 

Mine is being delivered tomorrow. It'll be a restless night tonight.

Richard.
 

Offline sunny

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2019, 04:52:07 PM »
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
 

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2019, 05:00:52 PM »
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?
 

Offline ton37

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2019, 08:01:30 PM »
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 ...
My best regards,
Ton
 

Offline ikmusic

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2019, 08:21:06 PM »
Congratulations!
Waiting for review.
Obecnie PSR-SX900 + Roland Ra95. Wcześniej były:
Yamaha: Tyros 5/4/3/2 S970 S770 S750 S710 S670 PSR1500 E413 W7v2 V50
Roland: BK9 BK7m BK5 G800 E35 E70 E50 U20 Ra90 JV50 Mc500
Korg: Pa4x Pa1000 01Wfd
Ketron: SD5
 

Offline Enildo

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2019, 12:31:56 AM »
Congratulations Eileen!
Waiting for your first impressions. Your opinions are very important!
Have fun!

Enildo
When word fail, Music speaks!
 

Offline Joe H

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2019, 01:01:26 AM »
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
Music is the Universal Language!

My Article: Using Multi Pads in registrations. Download Regs, Styles & MPs:  http://psrtutorial.com/music/articles/dancemusic.html
 

Offline EileenL

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2019, 10:25:04 AM »
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.

beykock

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Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2019, 11:36:11 AM »
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
 

Offline MINKYCATS

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2019, 05:54:51 PM »
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)
Yamaha AR100 organ:  Genos
Previous: Hammond C3 with PR40 tone cabinet, Yamaha E30, Technics SX-EX60, Yamaha EL70, Technics KN7000, Tyros 5 - 61 and others.
 

Offline EileenL

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #15 on: September 21, 2019, 06:22:36 PM »
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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Offline Toril S

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #16 on: September 21, 2019, 07:58:35 PM »
What about the sound? Does it sound very different from the S975?
Toril S

Genos, Tyros 5, PSR S975, PSR 2100
and PSR-47.
Former keyboards: PSR-S970.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLVwWdb36Yd3LMBjAnm6pTQ?view_as=subscriber



Toril's PSR Performer Page
 

Offline Joe H

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #17 on: September 21, 2019, 08:27:43 PM »
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
« Last Edit: September 21, 2019, 08:29:45 PM by Joe H »
Music is the Universal Language!

My Article: Using Multi Pads in registrations. Download Regs, Styles & MPs:  http://psrtutorial.com/music/articles/dancemusic.html
 

Offline EileenL

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #18 on: September 21, 2019, 10:40:38 PM »
Hi Joe,
  Yes they will use Memory when loaded from the YEM.

Offline EileenL

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #19 on: September 21, 2019, 10:45:32 PM »
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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Offline Toril S

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #20 on: September 21, 2019, 10:50:02 PM »
Thanks Eileen :)
Toril S

Genos, Tyros 5, PSR S975, PSR 2100
and PSR-47.
Former keyboards: PSR-S970.

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Offline motekmusic

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #21 on: September 22, 2019, 10:28:24 AM »
 :) ;)
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
\\\"I have suffered for my music, now it\\\'s your turn\\\"   Neil Innes
 

beykock

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Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #22 on: September 22, 2019, 11:08:12 AM »
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

« Last Edit: September 22, 2019, 11:14:14 AM by beykock »
 

Offline Toril S

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #23 on: September 22, 2019, 12:03:40 PM »
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.
Toril S

Genos, Tyros 5, PSR S975, PSR 2100
and PSR-47.
Former keyboards: PSR-S970.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLVwWdb36Yd3LMBjAnm6pTQ?view_as=subscriber



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beykock

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Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #24 on: September 22, 2019, 12:37:44 PM »
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

 

Offline DrakeM

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #25 on: September 22, 2019, 12:50:08 PM »
Congratulations Eileen and thanks for your finding with the keyboard.

Regards
Drake


Offline EileenL

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #26 on: September 22, 2019, 01:54:10 PM »
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.

Offline Henni

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #27 on: September 22, 2019, 03:14:57 PM »
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...
« Last Edit: September 22, 2019, 03:18:00 PM by Henni »
...Fly Forever!
 
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Offline Fred Smith

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #28 on: September 22, 2019, 03:18:25 PM »
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
Fred Smith,
Saskatoon, SK
Sun Lakes, AZ
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Offline Henni

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #29 on: September 22, 2019, 03:28:11 PM »
Quote from: Fred Smith
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.
...Fly Forever!
 

Offline ton37

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #30 on: September 22, 2019, 03:53:20 PM »
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 ...
My best regards,
Ton
 

beykock

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Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #31 on: September 22, 2019, 04:54:25 PM »
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

Offline EileenL

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #32 on: September 22, 2019, 05:16:51 PM »
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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Offline panos

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #33 on: September 22, 2019, 06:19:35 PM »
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. :)

Offline Joe H

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #34 on: September 22, 2019, 07:08:36 PM »
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
« Last Edit: September 22, 2019, 07:09:50 PM by Joe H »
Music is the Universal Language!

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Offline Toril S

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #35 on: September 22, 2019, 07:47:48 PM »
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.
Toril S

Genos, Tyros 5, PSR S975, PSR 2100
and PSR-47.
Former keyboards: PSR-S970.

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beykock

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Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #36 on: September 22, 2019, 08:53:15 PM »
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


« Last Edit: September 22, 2019, 09:16:00 PM by beykock »
 

Offline EileenL

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #37 on: September 22, 2019, 11:28:13 PM »
I don't think Genos 2 will be out for a couple of years yet. Probably more updates to come first.

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #38 on: September 23, 2019, 01:42:36 AM »
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
Best wishes
Rikki
Korg PA5X 88 note
SX 900
Band in a Box 2022
 

Offline Danny1972

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #39 on: September 23, 2019, 04:54:20 AM »
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.
« Last Edit: September 23, 2019, 05:07:19 AM by Danster72 »
 

beykock

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Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #40 on: September 23, 2019, 05:14:29 AM »
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
« Last Edit: September 23, 2019, 05:33:28 AM by beykock »
 

Lofty(dave)

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Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #41 on: September 23, 2019, 08:41:06 AM »

 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|

Offline vbdx66

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #42 on: September 23, 2019, 09:53:15 AM »
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
Past keyboards: PSR E313, PSR E413, PSR E433, PSR S550, DGX 640, upright piano.
Now: DGX 650, Casio CT-X800.
 

Offline EileenL

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #43 on: September 23, 2019, 11:27:27 AM »
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.

Offline sunny

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #44 on: September 23, 2019, 04:21:14 PM »
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
 

Offline EileenL

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #45 on: September 23, 2019, 05:47:02 PM »
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.

Offline bob4music

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #46 on: September 24, 2019, 07:07:39 AM »
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
Getting younger every day at the keyboard!!!!
 

Anword

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Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #47 on: September 24, 2019, 10:19:31 AM »
Congratulate for buying
Hi, has it DJ styles, like in psr s975 ? How many?
 

beykock

  • Guest
Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #48 on: September 24, 2019, 10:33:19 AM »
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
 

Offline John T4

Re: My SX900 has arrived.
« Reply #49 on: September 24, 2019, 11:53:53 AM »
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