Review of Yamaha SX900 March 2023 - Honest unbiased review

Before you say anything I don't work for Yamaha, I can say what I like about products being completely independent and want to share with you my thoughts of the SX900 keyboard. Yamaha have kindly supplied the SX900 for review as I don't own one but I made it clear that I would review the product honestly and with my own thoughts.
I hope you enjoy my walk through the SX900 and really welcome your comments and thoughts about it. It's an interesting walk through covering voices and styles ... Subscribe for more videos like this.

[@SC9750-r3w]

An excellent, thorough, and very comprehensive review. I've viewed many videos of various brands but keep coming back to the SX900. There is a lot to like about this keyboard. From the touch screen to the user friendly layout. The expansive styles and ease of editing is key for me. Not to mention the vast number of very realistic voices. Budget is always a consideration and the more I learn the more I'm convinced the SX900 offers more "bang for buck" than any other comparably priced arranger on the market with similar capabilities. Thanks for digging into this one as thoroughly as you did.

[@M4ndor1an]

i watched this video already 10 times just because of you WONDERFUL playing. youre amazing!!!

[@direnova6284]

I'm getting one after seeing this , it's just what I need. Thanks mate.

[@ultralightflyer]

That's a brilliant presentation together with your keyboard performance. Thanks!

[@corytheginger5102]

Been saving up for this keyboard, been playing since I was 3, and music is basically like my life blood.

[@robscott9312]

Really enjoyed the presentation. I am a complete beginner, but did take piano lessons when I was very young. Unfortunately had my knuckles waked with a rule when I made a mistake. I as you can guess gave it away. I didn't fancy looking at 88 keys and having no inspiration. This tool is both creative, comprehensive and helps motivate you to practice. Your presentation was both honest, realistic and uplifting. I agree with your comments on the strings, they seem a little scratchy. Leigh whether you take this instrument to a professional level or simply use it as a form of relaxation and enjoyment, this instrument will satisfy a novice like me and a seasoned professional like yourself. Looked at the Genos 2 but is less portable and over double the price, a great upgrade if the skill warrant it. Thank you very much for a relaxed humours KZbin presentation.

[@micksayers1]

Hi, Leigh, you’ve done a wonderful job with this sx900. Very explanatory. It’s made me want to get mine back out from under it’s cover. ❤

[@LeighWilbraham]

I’m glad! Its a great instrument Mick as I’m sure you know! Great to see you’re still playing.

[@micksayers1]

I should point out that i love my Genos so much, that i cant seem to find time to play with the SX900, but i really must give it a go again. ❤️

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@micksayers1 Genos is the king of arrangers.

[@lenloi6245]

Really love the way you reviewed.... really really love it

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thank you

[@raysmith4997]

Hi Leigh, I’ve had the SX900 for a couple of years now, I love it, but I just received my Genos2. I now know what you’ve been saying about the Genos2. It’s more than a step up, to me it’s a revelation. The feel, the sound, everything. I will keep the Sx900 for portable use as it’s so convenient, but I can’t drag myself from the Genos at home. Love your videos and your talent.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Hello Ray, thanks for taking time to comment on my video, and your kind words. Genos 2 is unlike anything else out there. It sounds sonically complete and rounded. Some keyboards voices sound like they are taken from other models and just don't blend well - unlike Genos 2. The voices are well curated by Yamaha and their choice of instruments is spot on. Hope you have many years of pleasure with your Genos 2. Maybe I will see you at the Genos club - www.patreon.com/genosclub

[@barrystevens3550]

I was given an SX900 for my 80th birthday, love it of course, but your video has re awakened my need for deeper knowledge, especially intros and Pitch bend on Steel guitar. When do you start reviewing VSTs? There is lots to do . . . .Woody Piano shack cant do them all. ( although he is great too) many thanks.

[@jeanmccullough1064]

I am very impressed with the PSR SX900 and learned from you about making the bass having to lower it down. 😮. I think I will love it is a great choice.

[@RichardFortin77]

Beautiful Skills ! ! ! Amazing Instrument ! ! !

[@jeanmccullough1064]

I love all these sounds on here, so impressed with PSR SX900, seriously decided on this, either new or second hand.

[@saigonpilots7063]

I have watched countless videos about this arranger to make a decision to replace my PSR S700 (which I still love). I played with it at a local Guitar Center a couple of times and surprisingly I was even able to improvise perhaps about four times or more comparing with when playing with my S700. I suspect the quality of the sounds and the styles made a big difference. They are more realistic. Your presentation is THE best in every aspect including your talent. Truly amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thank you So much for the kind comment. Hope you enjoy the 900 as much as I do.

[@paulineblack4034]

I have a yamaha psr sx700 and i am delighted with it. 😊

[@LeighWilbraham]

That’s good to hear Pauline

[@donnycollins1797]

Great video! I ordered an SX700 yesterday and it should arrive Wednesday. I'll be using it mainly for church services, and possibly some restaurant gigs if I decide to persue that type of thing. I've performed for a really long time with my own MIDI backing tracks, and looking back now, my tracks were way over produced and had way too many parts. I kind of feel that way with these arranger styles out of the box, so I plan to mute most everything except the drums, bass, maybe a pad at the most, just enough to compliment live piano and vocals. More like a three piece group instead of an orchestra. I think this is a better match to the presentation of a solo musician.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Whatever works for you. There is no right or wrong.

[@lordflasheart6801]

Many, many thanks for this totally frank video and appraisal of the SX900. Twenty-Five or so years ago, I had a couple of Yamaha keyboards and I am onw looking at buying another, after not doing very much at all during the intervening years, keyboard-wise. The direct result of watching your presentation is some concerted saving! What a product! Thanks again. Nige

[@LeighWilbraham]

Glad I could help Nigel. Hope you’re up and playing soon.

[@lordflasheart6801]

@@LeighWilbraham Thank you. I pick mine up tomorrow! No doubt, I will be returning to your channel for more advice in due course. Nige

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@lordflasheart6801 you can get more also by going to www.Patreon.com/Genosclub

[@lordflasheart6801]

@@LeighWilbraham Done sir! Thank you

[@snoww2009]

I stumbled upon your videos twice and subscribed. You do great reviews even though I don't have any of these keyboards.😀

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thanks for the sub!

[@jonfletcher147]

Love my SX900....great vid! New subscriber! :D

[@bestrickie2]

I’m a proud owner of one of these. In my opinion, it’s excellent all round. I know in someways what you mean in reference to the joystick instead of the wheels though I don’t mind the joystick.

[@michaeloxley4019]

A masterclass in playing none of the written notes, but it sounds like the song. Brilliant!😉

[@michaelfenemore1168]

The song at 45 minutes is called "On Broadway" made famous by The Drifters. Dave Clark Five did it too.

[@BernhardKollmeyer]

Lieber Leigh, dieses Video habe ich einige Male angesehen, angehört. Für mich als Hobby Musiker, der Musik nicht studiert hat, und nach Feierabend ein wenig Ablenkung sucht, ist es sehr hilfreich gewesen. Ich habe mir das keyboard gekauft und bin absolut auf deiner Seite, dieses baby klingt fantastisch, die styles sind super, alles passt sehr gut. Bin sehr zufrieden auch mit der verbesserten Tastatur gegenüber meinem alten Tyros 2, sehr gut. Lieben Dank für dieses ausführliche Video

[@LeighWilbraham]

Vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Kommentare. Ich freue mich, dass Ihnen das Video gefallen hat

[@karleick6679]

Love the guitar too! 28:14 sounded particularly good with it. To me, it sounds like it's got a leslie or something of the sort applied to it.

[@clausjrgenrasmussen3215]

The song at 45:38 you did not remember is 'On Broadway' by Georges Benson - btw nice review of SX900,

[@wannjl]

The effect on the guitar in the western style is a single rotor Lelsie speaker. Fender made a single rotor "Leslie." Beatles used this in Lucy in the Sky.

[@tkarlmann]

A 9.8 rating from a Genos owner -- that's a high recommendation for sure. Thanks for the review.

[@CluelessGent]

Thank you SO VERY MUCH for this unbiased review. Those comparisons you made to the Genos who invaluable. I'm in the Markey for an arranger keyboard, but the Genos is a bit out of my price range. I've been looking at other brands in a $2,500 price range, but I always seem to come back to the SX900. I think this video sealed the deal!! 🙂

[@direnova6284]

Just got one, and I'm loving it, even the joy-stick is better for me than the old wheels but that might be because I'm principally a guitarist and the pitch bending and modulation on one thing suits me.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Glad you’re enjoying it.

[@alexmasters6615]

Thank you for providing excellent informative and educational videos without backing down or pandering. I currently own a Tyros 3, a Yamaha MODX 6, and a Roland FA-07 but for gigs I only use the Roland & MODX. The band is a 5 piece guitar, drums, bass, keyboards, and female lead singer playing originals and covers such as Heart, Fleetwood Mac, & Tina Turner. Based on your videos I have decided to purchase either the SX-900 or Genos 2. I appreciate your recommendation and if you can confirm if the psr sx-900 has new and updated features the new Yamaha genos 2 does not have and would be better for stage and writing. My decision is not restricted to price or additional costs but application. I love the Genos new SA articulation especially the sax growls and soulful articulation and your demo was excellent on both. I need a heavy rock guitar distortion for both soaring leads and realistic heavy rock rhythms. Thank you for your recommendations and keep up your realistic no nonsense videos.

[@colintaylor6105]

Nice demonstration. I have the 900 love it like you the strings so harsh would love to have some really warm strings thanks for your unbiased presentation .

[@bigdaddyo1963]

Sir Leigh, I have been in the Yamaha scene for ages now (yep, I can say that at 60 :P ). Started with the PSR730 (after 6 years of Roland E70). Then got a Tyros 3 (that full, rich sounds I still miss today). Then I had the opportunity to buy a *new* keyboard (the other Tyros was second hand) which was the Tyros 4. I've had that one for more than 6 years I guess. Lovely, but in some ways a 'thinner' sound than the T3. And then I wanted to upgrade. Had the option to go for a new SX900 or a second had Tyros 5. After listening and watching the reviews I went for the Tyros 5. The keys themselves are marvellous, and I feared going to miss the SA2 on the SX900. I have the Tyros 5 now for 3 years (gosh, all in all when you count that up I *am* old ) and it is only after watching your video here yesterday evening and this afternoon, that I might in hindsight have made the wrong choice. Well, not completely. My wife has had severe brain strokes 20 years ago, and has regained the joy of playing the keyboard on the Tyros 3 and on. She is, even in it's 'lots of buttons' style, very used to the layout on the Tyrosses. I think changing to the touch screen and completely new menu on the SX900 would have been quite an obstacle for her. She is -due to the strokes- not that easy in changing / adapting or coping with it. However, if I had the option to buy an sx900 as *extra* keyboard, after your review I would have done that yesterday :-) I LOVE your honesty. Might not fully agree, but you tell it exactly as it is for you. Thanksa again!

[@LeighWilbraham]

Honesty makes those who like just look stupid. People can say whatever they want when it comes to “sound” and you can see right through the bull. I will always be honest. I hate liars and in the past have bought keyboards based on marketing bull - but prefer to be honest and warn people about what’s wrong before others make the same mistake. I can safely say though that the SX for the money is great. Tyros 5 is built better than the newer keyboards and compared to SX is the one I’d buy for that sort of money but it’s a gamble as it’s no longer made so no more support and limited software. Thanks for your kind comment and glad that people appreciate the honest approach

[@micksayers1]

I loved my 8000 as well, Leigh🎉

[@debdasbanerjee7821]

The sound and the style you have played in SX 900 in the first demo playing it is the preset sound and the style of sx 900..

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@debdasbanerjee7821 all presets

[@Keyboardhugo]

Yamaha Strings…. I remember Music Fear in Frankfurt at the 80s. George Fleury said „ Sorry for the Bad quality of the Strings, but some of the musicians are ill. The old Electone Organs. (Fleury was One of the best Demonstrator for Yamaha)

[@robertforster6749]

you have such a relaxed style of play which i can only admire and wish i could play.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thanks

[@wallsmash]

I actually love the strings.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Someone would. Just not to my liking. Sound too fake.

[@paulineblack4034]

It has a lovely sound the sx900.

[@lbamusic]

Yes, a good way of stating your review,...its just less than the Genos..not lesser in quality of sounds...

[@LeighWilbraham]

Absolutely

[@bestrickie2]

The Roland E-80 has s fantastic and yes I gladly owned a stunning PSR-800 released late 1997. The E-80 Roland if I recall dates back to the early 2000s.

[@ozboy8353]

Another honest, informative and brilliant review Leigh. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge of the SX900. In the World styles I am curious to know if Yamaha has decided to include "Hawaiian" which I have loved in the past on previous PRS models I've owned over the years. I've been thinking about buying a Genos but am impressed by what I see and hear on the SX900.

[@abrahamben-zeev9142]

Serious chops !! Hard to imagine how this instrument can be improved.

If you think the strings in the Yamaha is overcompressed, you never heard the ones in the Roland E-A7! :D The other thing about the strings: the SX900 is the first instrument that has such solo string patches (violin, cello) that I don't find to be a joke and awful! (The ones that were omitted from the SX700. :) )

[@richarddyasonihc]

Thank you for that brilliant demonstration. The thing is, I have just bought one. I am getting pretty old & suffer from arthritis, so I can no longer use the fretboard on either my 12 string Honer guitar or my Les Paul style electric. Neither can I use wind instruments as I used to. So I thought that if I bought a synthesiser or a similar keyboard, I could set it up to play most of what I was used to doing using less dexterity. Fortunately I phoned a couple of music stores; but it was Bonners ŵho explained to me that I needed an arranger keyboard, so I asked what he thought would be a versatile and capable machine. He recommended the PSR SX700 or 900. It happened that they had an Sx900 demonstrator, which they were selling as second hand for £1450 - it still had the original packaging & all the accessories, so I decided to go for it. I just can’t believe the capabilities that this keyboard has - hichb is why I enjoy watching your videos, because you demonstrate ideas which I haven’t bought of myself! The problem is that the hours just seem to slip by, when you become absorbed with trying different aspects of playing.

[@genosman]

Hi Leigh, very nice video. Enjoyed to watch. Really comprehensive review of voices and styles for sure :) Also liked your style of playing. Thanks a lot! Having said that, maybe its worth to focus more on functionality and the features of the instrument to talk more about its strong and weak sides from that perspective as well. Just a friendly suggestion, thanks a lot again :)

[@LeighWilbraham]

There’s lots of time to cover many other features

[@jackmoorow1958]

Love it ❤

[@pbarnfield]

This just adds to my previous discussions on FB about the Korg PA1000 - as an ex Yamaha organist I'm still fighting a battle trying to get used to the Korg system. Getting there, but now wishing I had stuck to my guns and got the SX900 in the first place. So much so that I'm looking to take the hit on the PA1000 and sell/trade it in!

[@LeighWilbraham]

Hi Phil, I was in the same boat. I tried to love and get used to Korg products, but in the end I just gave up and handed it back and went back to a system that makes playing easier and logical. I SO wished Korg could make a keyboard that was as easy to operate and understand as Yamaha but I found myself actually getting angry each time I came to try and play, there was more button pushing that playing and even then, Nothing made sense. I pray that Korg get their act together and make something easier to understand as the sounds and styles are all very good, maybe weaker than Yamaha in a few areas but with the right operating system and people behind it, it would be a good instrument. For now it is a nightmare and I am glad I went back to Yamaha.

[@pbarnfield]

@@LeighWilbraham So glad you've said that Leigh. I was beginning to think it was just an issue with myself, despite working in tech and being pretty good with learning new things. Quite right what you say though.... it's putting me off playing the keyboard. Surely that's not the idea having spent a lot of money on it. Needless to say I think the Korg will be up for sale very soon. Just a case of finding a good place to sell it without being bombarded with idiots. Looking forward to the videos to come - makes me want one even more and has put my mind to rest that a jump to a Genos may not be such a wise investment for the odd bit of playing.

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@pbarnfield why not trade in for a second hand Genos. Most are well loved and like new.

[@pbarnfield]

@@LeighWilbraham That would be a best case scenario for sure.... not sure the wife would agree if I spent more money, already on edge with this one!! Had to send a DGX670 back due to the space it took up as I wasn't allowed a trusty Electone in the lounge. Happy Wife, happy life!! 🤣

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@pbarnfield hahaha

[@colinwashington8427]

Don't worry Leigh Genos 2 is on the way. Expect very much to be hearing you demonstrate that one too.

[@jeanmccullough1064]

I love what your playing but I alike the piano sounds and organ sounds and harmony sounds

[@takashi69z]

I like the way this review is presented. It is entertaining and interesting for those who might be considering getting a PSR SX900 keyboard. FYI, I think there are 3 buttons for Intro and Ending. The one labelled with 1 will be the shortest intro.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Yes there are 3 intros, 3 endings, 4 variations and a break button - each variation has a fill also.

[@takashi69z]

@LeighWilbraham Yup, it's the same configuration as my ELC-02.

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@takashi69z I used to have one of those. Nice organ but sounded cold and harsh for UK market.

[@lm4200]

I hear if you press the End button twice it will make the ending shorter.

[@LeighWilbraham]

That’s correct.

[@larryhudman6011]

Mr. Leigh, your video is so well done. Your playing is great. I have the SX-900 as well and was wondering how you are recording this. The sound quality is outstanding. I totally agree with you about the joy stick!

[@LeighWilbraham]

Hi Larry. The audio is fed out of the keyboard into my computer audio interface which is an UA X4. Sound is everything when it comes to keyboards. I

[@larryhudman6011]

@@LeighWilbraham Thank you for letting me know. It sounds great. Yes, sound is everything. I hope to hear more videos of your playing the sx900 as well as some pointers on this keyboard. Your way of explaining the features is so refreshing. And yes, I agree with you about the joy stick!

[@larryhudman6011]

Thanks! Yes, sound is everything!@@LeighWilbraham

[@verenaoliveira4321]

You are an expert at your work.

[@ThomasRdh]

Good morning! I think that it's very good for the prize! As close as possible to the Genos! Not bad at all! Its a shame that they don't do a 76 keys! It would sell really well!

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@ThomasRdh 76 keys is Genos. They wouldn’t make two 76 keys, would be no reason for Genos then.

[@jrf1962]

Joystick is important in any keyboard. I do not agree to remove it at all. specially for electric expressive guitar player that love to excite the guitar. You should say to add wheels if you prefer but not to eliminate it completely. YAMAHA KEEP THE JOJSTICK ON!!

[@BethsaleelMabeaBoua]

Yeah! You still don't understand why he wants the joystick removed! I think it's better than the traditional one.

[@venkatrao303]

Super key board..i like...

[@johnchabo9839]

I mean Yamaha products are incredible but your playing is awesome too! i know you dont like the word awesome, but your playing is pretty nice -

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thank you.

[@herbierobertson4523]

Hi Leigh, I have a Yamaha PSR SX900, just wonder if you could point me in the right direction on what &SB 2.0 to HDMI adaptor you use for your monitor, I have tried a couple and they don't seem to work. any advice wil be gratefully accepted. Many thanks in advance , regards Herbie

[@ThomasRdh]

That PSR-8000 was the business at that time! My very first compact keyboard was the Roland E-20, then the E-70, that was a fantastic keyboard for the time!👍🏻

[@BethsaleelMabeaBoua]

I'm going to get my X900. Your video is really Interesting. Please, is it possible to change any Style intro chords progression?

[@ThomasRdh]

Ive seen loads of other reviews of different keaboards on that range of price, but i must admit, there is nothing to compare it with. It's just the brightness of the sounds and the rhythms, so different to others. I'm a Ketron user for the las 20 years and I'm seriously thinking of a change to the Yamaha. Probably because Ketron got a bit stuck with the same soundind engine, i suppose!

[@cesarfreek]

53:54 Concert Guitar Amazing

[@jorjajorjan3863]

Awesome review. Does anyone knows if sx900 contains canun,santoor,oud,oriental strings and other oriental voices and styles? Similar with 1.06 in the video

[@DagToreLarsen]

Nice sounding instrument. I imagine it would be a nice companion for the MODX+ I tried find more information about the chord looper, that is what interest me the most, the limitations on it, can I pre program a whole song? And how many songs can I have in there in total if there is such limitation? So I dont need be bothered triggering the chords manually but can use both my hands playing on the modx+ and the keyboard. Oh I must add that I am mainly a singer/vocalist and not a keyboard player and what draws me to this keyboard is the possibility to use it as a backing band...for my singing. I dont see myself playing the melody line as that is something I would use my own voice to do.

[@SynthGrooves]

Hi Leigh Enjoy your review about the sx900 (I have both sx900 and genos Totally agree with you the only thing it annoys me is that the style are all scattered around in the sx900 on the genos there are more categories and makes more sense but then again the its half price I also love its powerful speakers and also blueetooth is spot on works everytime Thanks very much God bless !!!!!

[@stephen11627]

Are all of the fx without the use of a sustain pedal? Great sounds and playing. Love the Ennio Morricone style piece really special that.

[@jeanmccullough1064]

If the price was lower would the great, of course I Love the Genos 1 and 2 .

[@LeighWilbraham]

Let’s hope you find a bargain

[@Jurisdictionary]

Leigh ... PLEASE help me find a source for learning the chord sequences you effortlessly play in this review. I have the Genos and just bought the SX-900. At 81 years of age still consider myself a music hobbyist and so seek more information to help me grow as I practice, practice, practice. So, chord sequences on the staves? Where can I find some good ones for ballad-type music and latin, please. Also would love to have a source for improving fingerings. Thank you. ... Frederick

[@renetvedtpedersen5048]

:) Very detailed and enlightening review. How is it to,play 61 keys instead of 73/76 or 88? (Written early in the review). It sounds amazing. Looks like it’s very powerful.

[@musoman6754]

Hi Leigh, I watch your vids with a great deal of interest and really appreciate your efforts in enlightening users on the keyboards. As I recently acquired the SX900 I wondered if you might help me with a problem that I can't seem to fathom. As you rightly say, the process of using the basic stuff is straight forward and relatively easy, but this is the problem I have. When attempting to use Playlist I am unable to add to it. I have followed your examples but have had no success. When in a Style I press the playlist tab and a blank page appears, I open a New playlist which opens with the heading Reg Bank page 1 with just User showing on the left. The top bar shows User but only Cancel is highlighted. If I touch User on the left nothing happens. I had previously after following the reg. process loaded songs into the Style User page which if I'm correct is where the song would be taken from and placed into the Playlist when selected, but nothing happens when highlighting the song to be moved and the page remains blank. All that appears on the right hand side of the New playlist page is Add Record, List, ( that does nothing when pressed )Search and Append. Menu just provides for Register freeze which is off. Totally perplexed...any suggestions please. Many thanks David.

[@noelhoney7788]

Well, I've just upgraded from my aging PSR s950 ! First dislike, black registration buttons where it's difficult to see the numbers...the S950 had white buttons easily visible on a dark stage ., black buttons on a dark stage ! Who thought that was a good idea ?

[@jeanmccullough1064]

I do hope I get a Bargain soon Leigh I’m getting Antsy!! “Maybe there is a song about being Antsy!!! That would be cute!!!

[@ThomasRdh]

Yes, I suppose it would be quite unfair for all the work put on the Genos!

[@shashankmishra9665]

Hey should I buy the SX900 now in 2024? I am upgrading from an S770

[@orcharddweller1109]

I returned my sx600 after 2 days because the strings were so bad. Have had to fork out another 400 quid to get a sx700 just because of the bad string sounds. My ew310, cost 350 pounds, has miles nicer string sounds than the sx600.

[@Keyboardhugo]

Hello. My first Yamaha was also a PSR 8000. I still owns it. But very soon I want to replace it with a SX 900. Normally I play my Tyros 5, but for little sessions or to transport it to practise its too big. And the Built in Sprleakers are big enough for little Sessions or if i use it at Church. Its so funny, you play the titles a little bit wrong because of the Gema? Es ist sehr lustig, wenn sie die Originaltitel immer extra etwas verfälschen..🤣😉

[@yahushaking4367]

amazing keyboard i can see you like Gary Moore, you are a fabulous Peformer.

[@yahushaking4367]

one think where Yamaha lacks is the Piano sounds, How are the Piano sounds in your opinion?

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@yahushaking4367 I think the pianos are super, take a look at my video showing how to make the piano better! It can be done.

[@savagemako17]

Thank you for this most enlightening video! I am looking at the little brother to this machine, the SX 700. I'm wondering if this keyboard can be made to play a style by itself. I was thinking that I might use this keyboard as an accompaniment machine to play background to my guitar. I like to dabble a little with the guitar and I thought some of the styles might be conducive to play along with. Can I loop a style and let it play for as long as I want or at least for some length of time? Thank you again for this great video.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Sx700 would be perfect for all you’ve mentioned. Great instrument.

[@savagemako17]

@@LeighWilbraham Thank you for the reply Leigh. That is good to hear. I will certainly "mess with" the keyboard as well. It looks like this could be a good musical scratch pad for creating ideas and working things out. I confess I've found some styles on these keyboards, while listening to you and others, that are enormously engaging!! If they weren't a hit song, they should have been. I've come back a number of times to watch this video. Thanks again.

[@verenaoliveira4321]

Excelent !

[@M4ndor1an]

awesome video!!! i want to ask tho how i can learn the chords you are playing for example at 1:25. it's pretty hard to see on the video and i couldnt find any tutorial on those chords. I would love a name of the usen chords and maybe a tutorial on how to play them. only the fingers

[@roberta8743]

Thanks

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thank you so much thank you 🙏 xx

[@STUDIO-cover-tunanetra]

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[@brianturriff3126]

Hi Leigh, great playing, had the SX900 since late 2019 and absolutely love it. Only scratched the surface of it's capabilities. Regarding the comment about the style endings being dragged out could you not just hit Ending 1 rather than 3 ?

[@LeighWilbraham]

What id like is a 1 beat end and not Like ending 1 where it holds for 4 beats

[@alexscott5990]

Can't you wait until the third beat in the bar and use ending one?

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

Do you know of "Lovers Concerto" played on a keyboard demo on KZbin anywhere?

[@arnolduk123]

Great playing! Yamaha should hire you as their demo button musician.

[@bestrickie2]

U play keyboard nicely, well done!

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thank you

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

Great performance and review there Leigh! Actually, I am selling mine because I am not comfortable with the key bed. The black notes are producing this click noise as if you're pressing keys on an old computer keyboard. Not to mention it really can't handle those organ slide techniques. When I slide, it become physically very noisy. I have like 4 or 5 white keys started to become a bit loose. Yes, it's half the price but honestly I think it's still expensive for such cheap key bed. And I agree with you about this flipping joystick. Looking forward to get myself a Korg Pa5x but it's still not available in my country, bloody inflation! The import is stopped by an order from the government. I really don't know what other options are available. Even the existing Genos units is out of stock! but I prefer to stay away from Yamaha in general. The Korg build is pretty solid for harsh circumstances! I am just not sure about its key bed yet but I saw lots of positive feedback about it. Thanks for the review ;)

[@LeighWilbraham]

have you been to a Yamaha service centre? Surely it shouldn't do that as mine doesn't - get it checked. Don't sell it just for the sake of a simple repair.

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

@@LeighWilbraham It's not that easy Leigh! I am in Egypt and the whole service centre mentality doesn't exist here. I bought it from a Yamaha distributor (not Yamaha directly) and this issue appeared after 2 yrs of purchasing it so the warranty was over. It was only a 1 yr warranty. The issue wasn't there when it was new but it just kicked in gradually after 2 yrs which made me think that Yamaha products are not long lasting. I had Genos before and sold it to buy the cheaper SX900 61 keys because it gives me almost everything Genos gives and because Genos was a nightmare in portability and to save more cash of course. However, I should think twice because also cheaper product means cheaper build quality. But thanks for your response mate! I am selling it and get back to Genos if I have to.

[@romanjonathan3954]

Nice reviews as always! Am a user of the psr sx600 and my question is, would i be shocked of my seat in comparison to the psr sx900? (Its big price jump and the psr sx600 is newer but the entry level in the psr sx series)

[@arnolduk123]

Yes, you would fall out of your seat! Sitting in front of a SX700/900 is enough on it's own. The extra chord looper and vocoder/harmonzier features are great. The larger screen is more practical for arranging and multi-tracking recording. The sounds are much the same but the SX900 has many more super articulate sounds, FSB keyboard and speakers are much more powerful. I've owned a SX600 and they sound just as great but the expansion memory is far too small for multiple expansion packs and audio recording. The SX700 is a cheaper option and pretty much the same keyboard with the same audio engine and OS. IMO the SX700/900 models are overpriced considering a used Genos can be purchased for less than $2000 now.

[@cinepost]

@@arnolduk123where can you find a Genos for $2000?

[@ThomasRdh]

Roland was the king in those years, probably until the Korg i3?

[@eileenhardwick7904]

Hi, I have to agree with you about the string sound, it is very harsh.

[@MartinAHLoyd]

If this keyboard has a "Legacy" section (like my Tyros 5) the Strings category has "Movie Strings" and Live "Strings" which to my ear, are much more realistic and just plain lusher.

[@melkhailu1833]

thank you for this vidio but i don't know how can i modifie the voice ...i think there is an effect

[@STUDIO-cover-tunanetra]

Good good

[@fender1000100]

Once youve heard Game of Thrones on the GENOS. Its game over for everything else.

[@MegaFred8888]

I have a SX 900 for a while now and although the speakers are good as they are , i do like to fiddle. I seen somewhere you did recommend Yamaha HS8 speakers for a Genos i believe. Would this beef up my SX using those with a small sub. Thanks

[@LeighWilbraham]

Very much so yes. They are super for any Yamaha arranger. You’ll notice a big difference

[@jorjajorjan3863]

Can you tell me if sx900 contains canun,santoor,oud,oriental strings and other oriental voices and styles please?

[@chrisrgutierrez]

I made the mistake of buying a Medeli AKX10. Worst mistake ever. I’m even having trouble getting rid of it.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Mine will go to a charity as a donation. Only way to get rid of it.

[@sharonmeyer7467]

you are an an amazing player I just bought this keyboard few weeks ago bit stuck on how to use it after having the yamaha psr910 what is the name of the song you just played

[@LeighWilbraham]

Why not take a look at www.patreon.com/genosclub lots of tutorials and software for sx900

[@LeighWilbraham]

Hi Sharon it’s just something I made up on the spot.

[@verenaoliveira4321]

Very Beatifull endeed. 😊❤

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

Do you have to do editing to get decent piano tone or are good when they are stock?

[@LeighWilbraham]

They are all stock - every voice is superb. I would suggest you set the overall EQ to your personal taste. That's it - simply out of the box enjoyment.

[@TexasTedS]

Thank you for providing what is surely a thorough review! In the interest of those who might not be willing to invest an hour and a quarter, would you please add bookmarks, or at least a brief table showing which facets of the keyboard are covered at different time stamps in the review? The SX900's Chord recognition, in particular, is something that I would like to hear your thoughts about. Thank you!

[@darrylkirky]

Co.pared to old psr 3000 with many karokee accomp and harmony vocals .should i up grade thanks buddy

[@LeighWilbraham]

Yes

[@darrylkirky]

​@@LeighWilbrahamthankyou. Choice now is psr 1000 and 5000 or psr 473