Yamaha SX920 Brand new arranger keyboard review part 1

Thank you to Yamaha for allowing me to be the first person to get their hands on the brand new Yamaha SX920 to review and give my opinion on.
To make you 100% clear I am NOT paid by Yamaha to review this product.
I will review any arranger keyboard or software and give my honest 100% true and accurate view of this instrument. There's no sales pitch or marketing gimmick, I just want to share my own thoughts with you on this brand new replacement of the Yamaha SX900. The new Yamaha SX920 looks and feels the same as the older model, but it's what's under the hood that makes a difference. Please watch the video. Thank you to to the team at Yamaha that made this possible.
Will you be upgrading? ...

[@jamesgilbert6363]

Leigh, you and your amazing talent has me hooked on learning piano. Always learn and get motivated from all your videos. Now, I have a SX 920 arriving on Thursday. Very excited at age 73.

[@LeighWilbraham]

You can do it!

[@patriciayoung6141]

Hello Leigh, just got to tell you i have just bought the PSR SX 920 today Christmas came early!!!! Can not wait for it to come. I am watching all the videos you made when you demonstrated it so wonderfully, i just wish i could play better but i am taking more lessons starting beginning Nov.Maybe i will play Gabriels Oboe with a violin!! ha! ha! that did make me laugh, i love your sense of humour Leigh,looking forward to your next post. Take care, Pat. 🎼🎼🎼

[@Deljmat]

I give your Demo 10/10 Your a natural demonstrator.

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@Deljmat thank you. Please let Yamaha know lol

[@royhesselink-rh7ce]

Thank you for the brand new fantastic demo. The sound is directly from the audio output 👌

[@1_D333]

I truly truly like the way you play the music. Your voice is also warm to listen to, I even listen to this in my car while driving 😂. Thank you for your video. And thanks also for liking Indonesian pop and ballads, as an Indonesian I'm glad that you do.

[@Censik]

Sounds incredible indeed... Yamaha made a right choice by sending it to you.

[@aszandek]

Hi. By the way, about that Joystick. There is a Joystick Hold button. Ok, it is not an analog thing, what is release the sprigs, or somthing, but u can use it to hold a position. If you tap that button than your joystick position kept on until u are not releasing it. SX600 has 2 wheels for that, but it is also hard to use both at the same time. This is why I prefer this joystick with that hold button. Or u can also use for it an expression pedal.

[@Chris.Brisson]

You, you bloody monster! 👺 You're going to deplete my coffers! How can anybody watch this entire video and not be filled with the urge to order one? Subscribed and Liked. 💯

[@valuemastery]

I just watched the whole video, and feel absolutely no urge to order. ... that is, however, just because I have already ordered two days ago. Arriving next week. 😀 Fantastic demo!

[@ThePianoman65]

I just ordered one today (Sep21) - arriving next Wed - can't wait!!!!

[@valuemastery]

@@ThePianoman65 Have fun! Have had mine now for a few days already. It's great!

[@ismith351]

I am about to order one, my wife is goanna kill me!!

[@ThePianoman65]

@@ismith351 I got mine last week! LOVE IT!

[@DJpiya1]

I think they have used their new DAC and ADC convertor chips to process audio which were used in their Montage M. Coz they brought it down to Genos 2 and may be they brought those components down to this as well. Coz, I'm hearing very quality sound which I couldn't find with any of previous PSR range keyboards. Only missing thing is the FM engine.

[@GreenBoy9000]

I _just_ woke up. It hasn't even been a _year_ since the Genos 2 became an official thing yet, and here Yamaha goes hitting us with new SX keyboards like it's going out of fashion! And I'm all for it! I'm wondering if a new DGX keyboard will be dropped, to act as a successor to the DGX-670; complete with Super Articulation 2 voices, multipads, and if I may be a bit bold... A VRM version of the Character Grand.

[@Noriuslephotographe]

The first melody sounds like frank mills ! Love it!

[@glenndost4906]

Ohhhhhhhhhhh wow Leigh Always loving your video's. What an amazing instrument this is! But the question is,...sinds I own a SX900 is it worth upgrading OR skipping this and leap straight to a Genos 2? I hope you will make a video on that subject. Thank you so much Leigh. Cheers.

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@glenndost4906 ooh there’s a big question. I’d say Genos 2 but it’s always down to budget.

[@Dudsnb]

Hey there, well congrats to you for getting to use this product of the yamaha for the first time which isn't been released to the public. (Sorry for my grammer errors, I'm just excited to know that you are the THE FIRST PERSON TO GETS HANDSON ON THE BRAND NEW SX920)

[@Dudsnb]

Thus DiscoPopJam is Can't stop this feeling

[@glenndost4906]

Hello Again Leigh,......Psst I have watched the entire video again. Like you said an amazing instrument with the Leigh rating of 9,2 !!!! Yamaha has done it again. Well done indeed. Thanks you for answering my question. I do hope you will make a video about that later on. For now I will stick to my SX900 because of budget like you said. Have a great day and ill sign of here to move on to part 2,.......Cheers.

[@valuemastery]

Probably the 720 will get a rating of 7,2

[@gerardhendriks3351]

Hi Leigh...you are THE yamaha demonstrator to my ❤

[@LeighWilbraham]

Wow, thank you!

[@digidanno]

Do the word gobsmacked ring a bell? Thanks, Leigh, for a wonderful dip into a real mini Genos. I've tried the synth route (MODX7) but I'm going back to arrangers, and this puppy will be it.

[@AprilTeniente-eu1mj]

I like the arranger keyboard and it’s awesome!! I like all kinds of pianos and keyboards!!

[@Denvermorgan2000]

I just saw that there’s coming an expansion app for these keyboards as well.

[@ManuelHernandez-bg8bl]

Another great performance! I bought the SX900 because of you. Now, I'm going to buy the SX920 as I wait for funds to get my Genos2. What was that Latin style artist you mentioned at 58.58? Chiyo Sinamoto?

[@ralfn.8083]

Great - I must buy one!

[@THEL0NEARRANGER]

My SX920 is coming in 2 to 3 weeks. Going to retire my PSR-S950 keyboard and use it to convert styles from the newer Yamaha keyboard to use in the older models.

[@aszandek]

Hello, Awesome! Thank you for the brand new fantastic demo. Best for all!

[@bennysh]

This means one thing: the prices on the 900 might drop and I can finally afford one without getting yelled on :D

[@fabiofop6355]

Hi Leigh, good video. What are the new 50 rhythms of the SX 920?Are the rest of the styles the same as the SX900? And do they sound the same on the SX900 and SX920? Thanks. Cheers

[@drinternatg6391]

That piece you played on the euro pop was unreal. Wish I could have it on an mp3 file. I have a piece of video I’m working on that the pace of your song would be perfect. Hoid job

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@drinternatg6391 thanks

[@Recommendable]

Leigh finaly Yamaha has spotted you

[@LeighWilbraham]

Hope so

[@TonyMarron]

Thanks Leigh it sounds great.

[@mlgboy1]

Great video as always Leigh. Youre so right about the Bl***y joystick. I hate it on my SX900 and really miss the seperate pitch and mod wheels my older PSR had. It makes controlling the rotary in organ voices horrible by comparison. At least with the mod wheel you had high speed, low speed and brake control, now I have to use my M-Audio controller to do this. YAMAHA I hope your listening, could be an idea to have the joystick and a mod wheel alongside it.

[@x3t1]

SX920 top synthesizer 🔥🔥🔥

[@DjordjeKovacevicGNLibra]

Thanks for another informative and entertaining video. 🤩 I wonder if these new styles can be transferred to Genos (1) and if they will sound as nice. 😀 Greetings from Serbia... 👋

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@DjordjeKovacevicGNLibra I shall try this. Great idea.

[@losackmd]

@@LeighWilbraham are the styles and sounds transferable to this new SX 920 from the GENOS 1? important to know for trade in possibility

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@losackmd I’ll check and do some cross model software checks.

[@TheRicstrom]

Bonjour de françe leigh , merci pour cette très belle revue de ce nouveau psr sx 920 ,en tant qu'amateur pour le plaisir et possédant un technics sx kn 2000 qui arrive au bout de ça vie ( écran LCD hs ) j'étais intéressé par le medeli akx 10 mais après votre analyse de professionnel sur la mauvaise qualité des sons et des rytmes pensais vous que le yamaha psr sx 720 et un meilleur choix ,merci de me donner votre avis ,cordialement.

[@LeighWilbraham]

The 720 is so much better than the Medelli.

[@colinwashington8427]

Hi Leigh, are you hooked up to your HS8 speakers or are those on board speakers that good? Terrific keyboard though and I think you are one of the first to dem the SX920.

[@LeighWilbraham]

I was lucky to have it 2 weeks before anyone else. Yamaha have been very supportive to my channel

[@TheLastHalf88]

How do the sx920 drums compare to the Genos 2? I’m a fan of ‘small room’ subtle sounding drums and no or only a little reverb…so the ambient control on Genos 2 appealed to me. I see sx920 has dynamic control on drums…anyways how close are the drums to Genos? Trying to figure out if the drums on a Genos 2 are worth thousands of dollars more than a sx920

[@mikegilboy]

Hi does this still have the pre loaded songs like my Tyros 4. Love this 920 !!

[@DennisBuCS]

Hi, Just want to confirm does SX920 comes with USB audio interface like the SX600? I cant find this info online. Hope you can help. Cheers

[@korshm]

It looks like NO. Still the old hardware with minor changes

[@DennisBuCS]

@@korshm i do hope that the USB audio interface feature will be enable through firmware update. Their CLP lineup has this feature enable using this method. It does not make sense if SX600 and Genos 2 has it but not on the 720 and 920. What a deal breaker

[@korshm]

@@DennisBuCS I'm sure it won't happen, unfortunately. Another hardware is required. I feel 920 is a small update over 900, without any real changes rather than RAM amount.

[@LeighWilbraham]

I have my SX arriving in the next day so will be able to share more information with you all about its features and facilities

[@LeighWilbraham]

Ram is important

[@SacheeT]

I can't plsy But watching this wanted to buy one 😊💕 & I will

[@mauriciolee7349]

Thank Leigh for this DETAILED video review of Yamaha PSR SX920. One question please, DennisBuCS in his video titled "Watch this before purchase Yamaha PSR-SX920 Issue! Huge Ones", he demonstrates that the SOUND is CUT off when changing voice while using sustain pedal. In the Comment section below his post, many users have the same problem. However, they state Yamaha PSR SX900 does not have this problem. Are you having this problem? Thanks again.

[@LeighWilbraham]

I do not have this problem

[@DELTAOMEGA12]

Does Yamaha sx-920 support audio style for creating user styles to use for drum and percussion like ketron event?

[@MrGenijus]

thank you.

[@istvanzoltankiss]

Hi Leigh, thank you for your great reviews. Ireally enjoy them. 🤓How would you compare the keybed of the SX920 to the SX900? I had one, and sold it, because I could not handle the flimsy plastic keys it had. Being just a hobbyist I still like a little heavier action. Tbh, I'm trying to save up for a Genos2 tho ... 😁I watched all your vids on that, and I can't get it out of my mind... 😎

[@attiladavid8736]

Hi, nice, thank you!

[@JosephCsikos]

Nice Demo!

[@THEL0NEARRANGER]

How the heck did you get one so fast?? I am going this morning to order mine. Going to replace my S950 keyboard.

[@donnaclaar6453]

Leigh do you have any videos on creating new registrations and play lists on the PSR-SX920

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@donnaclaar6453 no but I’ll add it to my list

[@donnaclaar6453]

Perfect. Thank you

[@mesparky9]

Hey Leigh, great video as usual. Indonesian band called thee Marloes, give them a listen. Try using the zither polka for a fun version of the look of love by ABC. You can use the fill break as a stop.

[@Mantravad1974]

Leigh, thanks a lot for the update! Do I have to "downgrade" from G2 to the new SX? ;-)

[@LeighWilbraham]

Noooo

[@michaeljorcutt3142]

I just bought a new PSR SX900 a couple of months ago, and now this comes out. Terrible timing. Is there a way to purchase the Genos 1 voices of the 920 and be used on the 700/900 series? And will they sound the same as on the 720/920? Thanks for any information on this. Michael

[@ajazzman78]

You are great!

[@LiberaceProtege]

How does this compare to the Genos 2? Is this a lesser, less expensive option? Is that why it's made? What does this do differently from the genos 2?

[@fotografl]

Hello Leigh! Wonderful Introduction! BTW, what is the nice tune at 3:00?

[@JackLookermans]

I love the guitar at 1:04:30 shadowed guitar, doesnt sound like the genos 1 version. But much better.

[@TRAZExYT]

Did you notice any improvement in the key action compared the sx900 ?

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@TRAZExYT feels the same.

[@ManuelHernandez-bg8bl]

What was that Latin style artist you mentioned at 58.58? Chiyo Sinamoto?

[@robertajohnson2753]

Hi Leigh, great demonstration as always. Yamaha should be paying you a fortune - at least as much as the winter fuel allowance we old farts used to get !! 😄

[@LeighWilbraham]

Hahahahaha Thanks!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Simon_Music_Production]

Hi Leigh, would it be possible to understand the level of compatibility with the GENOS styles? Specifically I would be interested to see if the DSPs assigned to each style voice are captured correctly. On SX900 they are not.... THANKS IN ADVANCE

[@LeighWilbraham]

Yes they are - what are you doing for that stops the DSP

[@Simon_Music_Production]

@@LeighWilbraham Let me explain better: If I take a preset style from GENOS, save it into a USB stick and then load it into the SX900, what happens is that all style voices have no insert DSPs . I'm wondering what happens on SX920. Losing the DSPs for each voice changes a lot the final sound result.

[@nonchai]

better grand pianos now?

[@AdamVanGreunen-e2t]

That sounds good, much better than the 900. I'm fortunate to have one of the first two Genos 2 which were brought to South Africa. After six attempts I'm not successful to become a patreon member of the Genos club. Are we on the Southern tip of Africa excluded from this club

[@agst2006]

Yamaha moves so fast, I thought they would throw in AWM2 tone generator ...

[@Javidshah44]

Is it really worth it for €600 more ?

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@Javidshah44 absolutely

[@zgolkar]

That’s awesome!! making me reconsider the 920 indeed… How did you learn to make such a natural performance of the styles? Are there matching scores for them somewhere?

[@LeighWilbraham]

When you play a style it leads you to a song or melody that you hear in your head.

[@zgolkar]

@@LeighWilbraham Thanks, so just raw talent and hours then :D. That transition from remembering to playing like that is still a bit beyond my level…

[@brygon01]

Ooh! Want one!

[@ThePianoman65]

Me too! I have a 900, but the 920 is SOOOOOO much nicer. Think I'm going to get one in the next couple of weeks.

[@ThePianoman65]

I just ordered one yesterday (Sep 21) - arriving on the 25th. So excited - can barely wait!!

[@Gamerboy-dr3be]

Great review, how close is yamaha psr sx 920 to genos 2 in terms of styles, do they have the same styles, voice quality, engines used and the drums, what percentage of geno 2 is this

[@marcoduurenvan4212]

I am curious about the keyboard. I own the sx-900 (and a GenosII) but the one thing i am not thrilled about is the keybed. It feels not that stable while playing. I also own a ck-61 that has on paper the same FSB keyboard but it plays much better. So what's your idea about the FSB keybed on the SX 920?

[@JoyfulkeysKeyboardClasses]

Is available Indian Styles? Thanks ❤️ Yamaha

[@larrystaufferkeyboardplaye6266]

Will you copy the new styles on this new keyboard and make them available to be downloaded on to the Genos 2? That would be wonderful!

[@conradnoronha3258]

Hi.. bought the sx 920 but cannot install all the free expansion packs that my old sx 900 had. Tried with the YEM also but not working....plz help

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@conradnoronha3258 they are not compatible. You must download the updated versions for 930.

[@VasaMusic438]

Did Yahama fix the bug for audioDrum?

[@aniyeshgamit8745]

When lunch in India this keyboard ?

[@valuemastery]

About noon.

An SX900 vs SX920 comparison video would be very nice! :)

[@rodbtelenetbe]

Well, what you want more than this... It's just an upgrade. Look in the specs

[@Verstpn]

have they included Top Gun style?

[@hotrodpol1]

Is there Desert Adventure style and it’s sounds?

[@LeighWilbraham]

Sadly not.

[@hotrodpol1]

@@LeighWilbraham thank you for info🙏🏻👍💪🏻😁

[@ismith351]

Thank you for the video!!

[@LeighWilbraham]

My pleasure!

[@ChristMoses-p3x]

766 Gerald Ways

[@davidfinnigan4742]

Nice, But in my view, and to my ear, below the standard of the Genos 2. I do appreciate that you are comparing the new SX920 to the SX900, But the Genos 2 wins for me, even if affordability is beyond me, I couldn't compromise.

[@rodbtelenetbe]

If you want portability the choice is made easy...

[@MohammedElSanousi]

If you started your hobby with Roland sinces 1990s you will never use Yamaha ...

[@LeighWilbraham]

Roland G800 G1000 - both great instruments and Roland haven’t made anything decent since!! in fact their arranger offering is zero.

[@MohammedElSanousi]

@LeighWilbraham You are right. i used both of what you mentioned. I am playing now the Roland BK9

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@MohammedElSanousi sadly I don’t like BK9 the drums and voices are so dated

[@DELTAOMEGA12]

@@LeighWilbrahameven latest Roland arranger EA-7 is dated and no thing decent to offer from 2014 to now.

[@TrevorWierzbowski]

And again here - the sound is absolutely utterly terribly plastic and just unpleasant to the ear. Perhaps there is something wrong with my sense of sound spectrum but it just really feels superficial, just cheap plastic toy comparing to roland or korg.

[@gerardhendriks3351]

Something wrong with your ears maybe?😂

[@TrevorWierzbowski]

​@@gerardhendriks3351 Yeah, that would be the easiest explanation, however I am not alienated in this superficiality issue ;-(

[@TRAZExYT]

maybe your ears are cheap, or maybe your phone speaker's

[@Thekarlskorner]

I have been seriously looking to upgrade from my Roland E-09 to use for playback and recording my original songs with the Yamaha PSR SX 900 then this came along. I use The antiquated "Musictime" MIDI program which allows playback from my computer to the keyboard. This 920 seems like a better choice. I am wondering on how these Yamaha strangers would interact with Musictime?

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@Thekarlskorner never heard of nusictime. Maybe time to change your software also?

[@Thekarlskorner]

@@LeighWilbraham"Musictime" is an old program that I first purchased in the early 1990's so I could edit my music and play it back in real time prior to copyrighting the song. I have all my songs created on "Musictime". Yes, it is old, but so am I and I would never have the time to do all that work again! I just want to have a keyboard to provide back up for my songs when I record them. I think this instrument may be the right choice.