YAMAHA PSR SX900 - Woody first impressions review

[@lilchris26]

Hi Woody good video as usual. I have seen a demo of this keyboard at a local dealer with a Yamaha pro doing the demo. I know he was trying to sell us one of these, part of the spele he told us was that the intros and fills etc were far removed from the Psr 970 ( I bought a Psr970 too in a sale last January) and far more usable and based on the ones on the Genos. It will be interesting to see if you find that, by the way the demo guys seem to target older customers, a lot are interested in the old types of music the younger guys do not play. I like quite a lot of modern music and like jazz and blues, I also have a Roland FP30 Piano I bought recently, I sold my Yamaha XF7 synth to raise the money. I am also learning to play guitar, at my age (71) I need to keep my little grey cells active.

[@XregionalX]

One thing that I've not seen in many reviews, and it is that this keyboard comes with Bluetooth. I found it particularly helpful to play along with songs from KZbin that I play on my cellphone. Do it a lot with backing tracks and also record some of the performances.

[@toxicsounds9491]

Don’t really care for these kind of keyboards but stayed for the Fast Thoughts jingles 🥳

[@WoodyPianoShack]

haha, my cunning plan worked!

[@liamwescott9264]

@@WoodyPianoShack it was a very cunning plan indeed!

[@edisonmirandilla7017]

Woody Piano Shack Sir, Please make more demo about Organ Patches, Rhodes & EP of SX 900.Thanks..

[@gautrstafr]

I'm considering buying a MODX7 for the sounds and for the great drum kits and patterns ... Now you're making me consider this one as well!

[@jomarcavalcanti]

Having a montage 7 that mainly stays in its' case, I can't wait to get my hands on the sx and yes it's very hard to choose between the awesome sounds of montage and take the psrs950 to church now and than where I use it to make ppl dance and pray with its potencial and easy of use.. ppl still think arrangers are the archaic technology of back in the days.. the one man band lives again and to nothing but the audience pleasure.. that the sole reason of a musician.. BTW love your videos and your option of taking the arranger shows how much of an entertainer you are sir.. thanks for all the vids.

[@woken630]

I truly like this video, & I'm going to buy this Yamaha PSR SX-900! The sounds are amazing!!

[@janestocker]

Great video, I try and get the most out of my sx900 always editing the sounds to make them richer, have a modx6 but never got on with it, but miss the aftertouch like I have on my Yamaha organ (see my KZbin) tempted to get a Genos 1, keep up the good work ❤

[@MrStarkoel]

Hello everybody. I think that you can Import the Audio Styles from the other Models in this Workstation. I have read About that somewhere

[@jackspencer907]

Tried one of these out earlier in the year. Only had a bit of a doodle in a showroom but there is some good stuff on it at a glance. One of the sound categories that stood out to me as particularly nice on this keyboard was actually the guitars.

[@patberry3388]

I have a Korg Px4 and I am sure it is a great board. However, I am overly confused on it. Of course not being a real active keyboard player the arrangers appear to be great. I may have to get the Yamaha, perhaps it is a bit easier to use and interface with?

[@cinepost]

What did you get?

You said you could not find decent electric piano sounds in it, but actually there are enough good presets and you can edit them for your taste and store them.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes, you can coax some out with some effort!

[@roggyo]

Would you please compare sound of Yamaha PSR SX900 with Yamaha MODX? There are not many people who own both of them and that’s why there is not video that compares sound of Yamaha’s arranger keyboard with MODX or Montage. Thanks in advance!

[@joelsuresh7158]

The screen is far better when we get a change from the used to interface we will feel difficult but it doesn't mean new one is bad. It's a day and night different between previous interface and now sx 900 is more advanced than any of the keyboard in its price range😊

[@ricok987]

I use a MO-DX into the line in on my arranger to get all the missing EP sounds. It's also good for layering extra pads.

[@antunkatona5674]

Hello! I just wanted to express my thanks on making such informative and entertaining videos. You really do go in-depth and always seem to talk about the things that really are important. You are also very literate and that's always nice to see. I realised I haven't subscribed to your channel yet so it was about time I corrected that injustice! If I may, I do have one question. I have had a Roland GW-8 some years ago but had to sell it to financially help someone. I haven't had a keyboard since then and I really feel like I could make some music with it. I sing and I play an acoustic guitar and some local folk instruments. Anyway, would you say it is worth buying the PSR-SX900 now or is there a new model on the horizon and it is better to wait for the new model to come out? Cheers & best wishes from Croatia!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

cool, nice feedback much appreciated,, cheers anton

[@keithmuller223]

Re. Touch screen... Yes no good on fly but with a more compact control panel than Genos it's fine and the close up assignables are simply great!! ...nice assessment ... thanks

[@JoseVGavila]

Thanks for the review. Nothing is perfect!. If I had not the Genos, I would probably get one of these. The good thing is that Genos will be updated soon to software 2.0, adding Chord Looper and lots other goodies

[@MadmusicalHulk]

great video .. just a thought though.. with arranger keyboards why isn't there any 76 and 88 key versions ? I have the PSR-S670 and kept on falling off each end.. so I ended up with getting the Montage 8 and MODX8 for my studio and for gigging.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

guess that's what the genos is made for...

[@TheTefillah]

Thanks for your detailed presentation. But I do have a question about the keys of PSR SX900. Does the black keys rattles/clicks? I heard it makes noise? Is this true? Please share your views.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

check the forums on psrtutorial, seems to be a common issue.

[@YouRock777]

I own both s970 & sx 900 at this moment and absolutely agree with your comparison. Thank you a lot for your videos!!!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

that's nice to get some confirmation, it's been a while since I owned the 970 so not able to do direct comparison, relying on memory

[@Marian1st.]

How are the organ sounds on this? Is a synthesizer (Montage) better for organs?

[@thepolkaking1713]

Glad you touched on the piano sound and glad you felt it was good. That's what I care about. At a store I did notice the elec pianos on the Yamaha DGX670 were weak. Thank you for your reviews.

[@chrisbee9164]

Hi woody. How would you compare this to the korg pa1000? Which is better and what are the differences please

[@danardone]

Woody, I'm looking for a demo of the vocal harmony features of the PSR-SX900.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

no plans myself to do that, as i'm not a singer

[@Tomtycoon]

0:32 does it do a automatic harmony on your voice? Or is it just a recording from earlier?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes. it has the harmonizer

[@Tomtycoon]

@@WoodyPianoShack Nice. Does it make the harmony based on the chord you're playing?

[@danieldougan269]

I would absolutely pick the MODX, assuming I also got to take some audio solution to make up for the lack of built-in speakers. At these prices, I shouldn't have to choose between them. It would not be hard for Yamaha to combine the functionality of each into one synth / arranger combo. The fact that a Genos II costs so much more than a Montage but lacks synthesizer features is particularly ridiculous. I think the MODX has enough arranger features that I wouldn't miss the difference between that and a PSR-SX900. Plus, you can get the MODX8 or 8+ with 88 weighted keys... something I appreciate since I detest the feel of most non-weighted keyboards.

[@Tomtycoon]

Is the voice harmonizer only on the sx900 and not on the sx700?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

correct

[@diazfamily3]

Woody the Audio styles are not only included but expanded!!! Check again 😆

[@jorjajorjan3863]

Really? Does it has the audio styles by default? Where they can be found in the keyboard?

[@holaquetalmchenry245]

Hello in near future Can you do one of your videos for PSR SX900 RE: How to connect it to iPad ?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i don't think that is possible?

[@mr_floydst]

The announcements were EPIC epic pic ic c, OMG!. :-) I can see a fair number use cases for this keyboard, and it sounds pretty good. Also, your short demo sequences where quite great and really emphasizing your point that these arranger workstations aren't about playing the latest yodel with a simulated Schuhplattler band.

[@froeles]

Hi Woody, I liked this video particularly because of the underlying humour you put into it. And I'm surprised no one else has commented about it. Well done, I think you satisfied Yamaha's expectations, and maybe got a few extra followers. I know arranger keyboards are not your cup of tea. Can we go back to the inspiring videos now?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

they are my cup of tea, i've owned quite a few and this one is fun and inspiring, I can't speak for the rest of you tho! :)

[@froeles]

@@WoodyPianoShack You're video today on synthwave with this keyboard convinced me. I was wrong, arranger keyboards are your cup if tea. Maybe it was because of the fast thought numbers, they were a bit cheesy. 🧀😄 Anyway I love your channel!

[@robertYTB78g]

I really want to be able to play an actual piano (as well as a keyboard), so I got an MODX with 88 weighted keys to that end, rather than the PSR. I'm still glad I made that choice, as I can still get amazing keyboard sounds, and at the same time input my ipad (Cubasis DAW, or myriad Apps), PC (DAW, vsts, self created backing tracks etc), Looper, and all my acoustic instruments directly into the back of my MODX. I do have an old PSR (my first intro to keyboards) and it is still a lot of fun, but overall I now get more satisfaction from making my own tracks and learning to play both hands, arrange music etc. I guess it depends on where you are in your musical journey, and your ambitions as to which keyboard is going to best for you.

[@Marian1st.]

What is the biggest drawback of this keyboard compared to similar keyboards from Korg and Roland? Is it the lack of.aftertouch?

[@raymondabella2289]

I haven't gotten used to or fully explored my PSR S975 and now they came out with this thing. My pride and joy is now outdated before I can have Woody piano shack fun levels with it! You should do a final video of this keyboard where you do an intense demo playing all sorts of songs from different genres like you did with S970. That was fun. Keep up the good work, Woody.👍

[@WoodyPianoShack]

it's hard to keep up, in two years the SX900 will probably be replaced!

[@steveintentionallyleftblan3398]

This keyboard looks like a lot of fun! And to build on other comments and share my humble little opinion on the matter. Who cares if someone uses an arranger keyboard for something like drums? A lot of us are just sequencing drum samples in a step sequencer/piano roll anyways. Maybe if they were using it for something like heavy metal and its myriad subgenres, I'd understand the dislike. At the end of the day, the only thing that should matter is if it helped you make music or not. EDIT: I feel like I should go more in depth on my metal comment. For those of you that aren't aware, there's a debate about using drum samples in metal. I'm personally in favor of it if you're a bedroom musician/making a demo or other circumstances.

[@avantmultimedia7515]

Some styles have the word “session” on top. Maybe those are the audio styles from previous models? They sure sound better in my opinion.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i don't remember what that means exactly, but it's not the audio styles for sure

[@99Tonygm]

Hi Woody, great video! A more general question for you. As a beginner can I ask when playing the Sx900 as a Piano, how much do you miss the extra keys from a full length keyboard line the Genos?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

I don't miss them at all when playing 61 key arranger or synths because I don't use the whole range on that type of keyboard, on a digital piano I like to step up to 73 or 88.

[@ezion67]

7:02 Actually a chord looper was more or less standard on Yamaha keyboards from the late 80's and 90's. Kind strange the feature got dropped. There is a other feature found on some late 80's Yamaha's that seems to be missing in action for quite some time now. When active the keyboard started to play something like horn stabs or a melodic fill whenever you stopped playing the right hand lead sound for a bit. I always found this a nice and musically useful feature.

[@donaldwilcox2467]

I am looking to buy. You have helped me make a decision. I will buy.

[@arimitrachak]

How does the S. Art Piano sound on this keyboard behave compared to those on Yamaha digital pianos(e.g. P515). Does the keyboard produce sympathetic/cabinet resonance while playing?

[@stanleypriezt]

Thank you for your genuine reviews as always

[@junkokinoko7277]

Appreciate the honest reviews, have you played the Korg PA 1000 how do you compare it overall to this? Thank you

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thank you, never come across a PA series

[@jeffersonlaurent2322]

Hi, I have a Yamaha psr 970 do think should like buy sx 900 to your opinions?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i think you should figure out how much you can sell your 970 for, and how much the 900 is, calculate the difference, and see if the new features and changes are worth that money!

[@danbrown63]

Is it possible to play along with isolated vocal tracks by the original artist on this keyboard?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes, you can import and play along with audio files

[@arqambutt1]

Hello Woody. Great review. I own a sx900 and agree with you on your thoughts. Also, wanted to ask you a question about the amount of difference in sound quality of the instruments alone, between the sx900 and the MODX 7. For example, do the Pianos and EP on the MODX sound much richer than the sx900 or its just marginal or is it otherwise?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thanx for the comment, pretty marginal I would say, both keyboards have effect processing and allow you to adjust the sound to make one sound like the other, or tweak it to your liking, FX on SX are surprisingly powerful.

[@arqambutt1]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thank you Woody ... I just wish there was a way to have the reverb at zero by default for every instrument selected. Although, there is a fast way of manually turning reverb off also by assigning reverb to one of the knobs and then just turning it down to zero. I just think zero reverb lets the instrument show its true sound quality and texture.

[@stephenmorgan5100]

Tryros 5 orPSR SX900 in 2019? Loving your channel

[@LuisHernandez-rj5gk]

Tyros 5

[@ejebarajan]

Do we have style recommender function in SX series as in S 975 ?

[@salast3677]

Hi Woody I’ve been following your channel since the early days which prompted me to upgrade to a PSR S970. Is the new SX900 missing some features from the S970 and do you think it’s worth an upgrade just to get some of the new features

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i can't comment on if it's worth it for you or not, all depends which features you think are important and the cost vs value of upgrading!!

[@TranceJedi]

Top of the morning Woody , First track sounds brilliant , nicely played too , Nice start on track two , trippy sounds , big like ! , The bloke singing is a head wrecker , lol , I think you need more time with SX900 , there is still so much power inside for you to discover , all the bread and butter voices and styles can be tweeked to sound much better , When you start using Expansion packs you will see a big difference and unleash a whole new world of sound , You will be amazed !!! , I think you will be making a lot more videos on this subject , I think your videos so far are excellent , honest and not a sales pitch like all the other videos on KZbin promoting the SX900 , Well done Woody , really enjoyed this one and will be watching out for your next update on this keyboard , enjoy your day over there and have fun with the new SX900 !!!!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

Hi AK! Thanks for the comment, much appreciated from a skilled and pro arranger user! you're right, this might be the first demo and review from an independent youtuber? although keep in mind, it is on loan to me from the manufacturer...

[@robertbrown8918]

Thanks for the fun videos. Just got the SX900 and wondered if the chord looper will work with a keyboard bass line in left hand alone, and comp chords in the right? Haven't had time to play with that feature much. Thanks!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

you're welcome, yeah i think it would, just mute the accompaniement parts you don't want and play them yourself. the chord looper was cool!

[@kennethmorton6669]

A very Good and Honest Demo, thank you Woody.

[@rkeys4870]

Hello Woody, just wondering if you connect a touch screen external monitor to this keyboard would the touch screen aspect work?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

with a hard to find usb hdmi adapter possible to send video signal to external screen but no external touch.

[@rkeys4870]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thank you so much for clarifying this for me God bless you 🙂

[@rkeys4870]

You are a gentleman and a scholar and a ninja

[@MrPlaneTalk]

I agree with your physical button and fader comment. The 970/975 was nice in having physical buttons right below the mixer levels (which can be visible onscreen at all times, for real-time control). It’s too cumbersome on the SX900 to 1) pull up mixer screen, 2) tap a channel and 3) adjust with your finger (with difficulty). Too fiddly, and impossible in the moment. Hey, could I use a small MIDI controller with actual faders (ex/ KORG nanoKontrol 2) to get real faders? Maybe Velcro it below the screen. (You probably have some Velcro left over from the S970 monitor attachment). How about a demo, showing how to use a MIDI controller for faders and knobs on the SX900 (you’ll need them on the desert island). Cheerio!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i've been wondering the same, how would a korg nanokontrol work?

[@MrPlaneTalk]

Woody Piano Shack That’s what I was hoping you would figure out. I am assuming one would assign midi channels for the different part levels to the Korg controller.

[@Tomperke1982]

Hi woody, can I connect my other keyboards to the back of the PSR SX900 and patch the total audio out towards my pc using USB audio?

[@ablesam]

Mono inputs will work, not stereo, as the SX900 has only 1 input jack. And no, the SX900 does not have a built-in audio interface, you will need to purchase an external one if you want to record it into your computer.

[@rafaelhernandez5550]

Great video information I would like to know if there are a big difference between Yamaha 975. Thanks

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i don't know for sure, I think you need to check the features and specs on the product pages. there are differences and improvements, some things I liked more on the 970. you'll need to figure out what's important to ***you***, good luck!

[@johnschaefer9315]

I know for sure there's much more memory for "using" and "save"data.

[@DominicKumar06]

can you share how you setup high quality sound from the mic, the keyboard, without any noise. what are all your components of your home studio ?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i have done some studio tours in the past, and have been working on a guide to recording synths. it's extremely challenging to do it well with good results, and requires a lot of care and effort.

[@Xoxo3682-x1o]

Is it possible to play the old styles & sounds used in the PSR S series????

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes, believe you can load styles from many older arrangers, maybe not all though, but they are inferior to the SX styles so not sure why you would...

[@anonymoussysadmin]

How would this keyboard compare to Tyros 5 / PA1000. I need to find a replacement for my vintage SY85. Main focus: fully fledged on board sequencer & Sounds. Many thanks.

[@Culture_of_Ghosts]

If you see this comment Woody do you know if there's much difference in the audio quality between this and the SX700, I'm aware of all the extra features but quite sure I wouldn't need them. Really on form with your humour on this one too, love it 👌

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i have not tried 700, but i would say no, the difference is in the features not the audio quality, also check out the 600, that might be the one i would buy, seems to be fantastic value.

[@Culture_of_Ghosts]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thank you, I'll check that one out.

[@muulltimedia]

One easy question...I have s950 so it’s an a big difference between mine and sx 900???

[@agateenchantmentrockwizard5969]

Nice tutorial and look at this keyboard

[@MrPlaneTalk]

Great video, Woody, and you’re having fun making music, which is fun to watch. I would mention also mention a big improvement over the 970 is adding the third voice layer. I think that adds a lot of flexibility switching quickly between voices. Also, hopefully, you’re working on that PIP idea of the main screen, so we can see what’s going on there as well. Cheerio.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thanks for the comment, yeah the third voice I find to be too much in a layer, but for switching between three alternatives, that's a nice advantage!

[@stanleypriezt]

MrPlaneTalk hi, other than the 3rd later is there something more than Psrs970 to make one want to spend so much??

[@gantswood]

Great video. My only big bug is that the keys are not touch sensitive. That aside, I love this keyboard. Why did Yamaha do this and how do people get around this? I currently have a PSR 770 and am looking to upgrade very soon. I welcome all suggestions and ideas. Do I get a different brand even though I love Yamaha. Thanks.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

not touch sensitive? they certainly are! am i misunderstanding your comment?

[@gantswood]

@@WoodyPianoShack What I mean is the harder you press the keys the louder the sound. When you press softly, the sounds are quieter. Does this make sense to you now?

[@gantswood]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thanks I got it delievered to my house today. It is a monster.

[@MrBoembas]

Hey Woody, can you show a video of the PSR SX900 Styles in combination with a Draw? How to edit styles in your Draw?

[@frederickprinz4568]

Have you heard any word about another generation for SX? I also have a S970 and am looking to upgrade. I would’ve upgraded last year but u know C19 dampered that idea. Please respond, thx

[@WoodyPianoShack]

no idea, it might normally be time for a new model, but with all the supply shortages and other disruption...?

[@Pagroove]

Your desert Island instrument opinion may swing back to the MODX when MODX os 2.0 becomes available on the 24th of October. The new os brings extensive sequencer capabilities to the MODX, as well as a VCF Mini Filter, Mini Booster, Wave Fodder. I still think (like I commented on one of your earlier videos) that combining this with the MODX is golden. Put it on a 2 tier keyboard stand and play( or sync) them together. :) For me the sound editing capabilities are the most important. For some reason I was less impressed with the piano sounds of the PSR SX900. I thought they had the same sample in it as the MODX but It is probably with less dynamic layers.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

the modx wins for sure on my kind of sounds, the psr offers some basic editing of voices, filter & envelope, which is usually all I do even on a powerful synth :) will be interesting to combine the two boards as you suggest, cheers

[@eldreddsouza9813]

Why isn’t there a section for Ballads. Isn’t that a brand and butter category?

[@dannymormone]

Hi Woody, firstly yet another great video :) I have a couple of questions, have Yamaha removed the Video Out feature as I can't find it anywhere.Also regarding the drums, you touched on this but very briefly. I am also trying to find out more about the drums as I can certainly notice a difference between those and the ones in my S975, they do sound better although I don't know why they removed the Audio Styles either. I hope Yamaha release them for download a bit like they did for the Genos releasing the T5 Audio styles for download. All the best,Danny

[@WoodyPianoShack]

the previous audio styles are available for download, and can be installed as an expansion, also video out is there, but over USB, have no idea how I connect that to a VGA monitor...!!?

[@dannymormone]

Woody Piano Shack Hi Woody thank you for the reply, where would I get those Audio styles from for download? Are these the S970’s audio styles or the T5 ones ? Yes I agree about the monitor, we’d have to use the latest monitors that have the USB slots.

[@stevedavies4320]

I tried one for the first time today. Put a Shure 58 in the mic jack and tried the vocal 'thing' ..Horrible. I have a 970 and a Korg PA 600 (as well as an old PSR 3000). I play about 20-24 gigs a month with the 2 board setup. The Vocal Harmonizer on the 970 is next to useless, and I use a Digitech box (I am a solo act). The 970 has buttons, the Korg has a touch screen. Gimme the buttons any day. watching your video is the most down to earth and realistic one yet. I was thinking of getting one, but I reckon I'll get a soon-to-be-discounted 975 with an expansion pack and get a TC Helicon external box with the money I save. Great video- you 'unsold' me on it..

[@WoodyPianoShack]

interesting, do you mean that the harmonizer is better on the 970? how?

[@stevedavies4320]

@@WoodyPianoShack No- It's so bad I won't use it. The Korg 1000 uses the Helicon Circuitry which is way better, but the Yamaha sounds tinny in comparison-I tried them side by side. I asked Yamaha last week about whether they had improved it and they said it was the same as in the 970/975. The Korg, even with a touch screen ,is not as good in live situations in my experience. Things are hard to find on that beastie..

[@robson7123]

Hallo , welches Program nutzen Sie für Recording?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i think the answer to your question is Reaper!

[@TSOT]

@woody.. how you connected this keyboard to computer? And which software you are using. Can you reply or make a video about thia

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i connected via an native instruments usb audio interface. i should make a vid about it, thanks for the suggest

[@TSOT]

@@WoodyPianoShack pls tag me so i can easily notice ur video

[@synthplayer1563]

Thanks for the summary. Valid points. Please, please make videos of your mentioned unconventional use cases.

[@DennisBuCS]

The word 'epic' remind me of davie504 😂 For me i also hate to have a touch screen on a keyboard, it just slow things down. Physical button is still better. Awesome video. Hope to see you review on the expansion pack like how you review on the s970 video.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

well done on calling out the 504 reference :)

[@PeterWalkerHP16c]

@DennisBuCS A physical button can be SLAPPED!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

@@PeterWalkerHP16c lol

[@Nik.leonard]

Swedish voice reveal at 100k subs?

[@ngrecords5769]

Hi Woody, Which audio recording Software do you use ?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

reaper or ableton

[@ngrecords5769]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thanks

[@IamtheKingsman]

Hi Woody, This morning I listened to A&C Hamilton's comparison of the new PSR SX900 and the Tyros 5. The first time I listened to it was on my tablet and I was seriously impressed. So much so that I turned on my big screen tv when I got home and listened to the demonstration in surround sound. I was so blown away and impressed by the improvements in sampling of the drums, and tweaking of the of the styles. I had listened to your assessment of the touch screen on the SX900, but the demonstrator on the screen seemed fairly relaxed with it. So, tell me please, how serious do you think this problem of working with the touch screen as a gigging musician really is? If I'm working with a worship band as I do quite often, the styles wouldn't make much difference as, under those circumstances, mostly if I'm working there I'm not competing with drums, guitars and basses. Under those circumstances,I use free styles to create an envelope, and my right hand works extremely well for ad libs, and solo work, etcetera. But, as a gigging musician I go all out, using styles, intros, and endings, making modifications all the time. As I told you before,I really want to get one of these keyboards. Thanks for your input Woody.

[@Ronny-Summer]

My almost new Psr s975 or a new sx900 Woody. You can say it! I love cheese and yoghurt 😉 . Have a nice 2020, looking out for you!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thank you, wot woz the question?

[@Ronny-Summer]

What do I have to choose for now my dear Woody, a very important moment to me! A Psr s975 or a Psr sx900? Please tell me which one : the 975 ( new, in the box ) or the sx 900 ?! I have to decide before Monday and I’m going to choose what you recommend me! I respect your knowledge and ideas! Thank you Woody!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

@@Ronny-Summer depends of course what features are important to you and your budget. me, i'd get the 975 save $$$ and use it to buy a piano! wgat's the price difference in your case?

[@Ronny-Summer]

The price difference is €300 for me. The sx900 is a very young demo-keyboard. I’m sorry to say but I can’t play piano and really want one of these two keyboards ( I am 62 and have some broken nerve-systemen my hands ( diabetic poly neuropathy 😖) ) so this one is going to be with me for a longer time now. You know, Woody, I’m a bit afraid of the small touchscreen, is that good enough to replace the one from the 975? I’ve seen it for a too short time. And what is the importance of the 3th voice? ‘That’ important? You had the 975 for some time and you know it. The sx900 was fast away .... I know your love for real synths but that’s not for this layman though I love them but can’t play them. Sorry for long story .. I keep watching your video’s , from the beginning I did that because I like your unique way of presenting, a great performer and always a pleasure to watch! 😀👍. Now, what shall I do? Thank you for your quick reply ! Have a nice evening!

[@dykodesigns]

I think appregiated analogue synth part sounded quite good. Ok, it may not be phat sounding but it sounded good to me. Would be perfectly usuable for me.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

it did sound good, i'm just not finding many of these simple little synth sounds

[@davidthornburg8116]

Thanks Woody !

[@KIsaac-wp5dq]

Can we learn piano on this keybed action . I'm in a dilemma to choose a Roland rd88 digital piano and Yamaha PSR SX 900 . Please help me

[@WoodyPianoShack]

sure PSR will be fine for learning piano for many years! you might want to upgrade to 88 weighted keys eventually as you progress.

[@KIsaac-wp5dq]

@@WoodyPianoShack really 😍😍😍 ho thank you sir . Can we complete all piano grands with the help of this PSR ? From India 🙏🏻 .

[@KIsaac-wp5dq]

@@WoodyPianoShack one more question woody . Yamaha PSR SX 900 or korg pa1000 which one is best one ? Thank you .❤️

[@gino9010]

Hello woody, which keybed is better sx 900 or Modx6/7 ?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

apples to oranges...

[@gino9010]

@@WoodyPianoShack 🤔🤔

[@holaquetalmchenry245]

RE: LCD screen PSR SX900 I am having a big problem with the screen Contrast because at one particular ankle (when It is placed on a second tier keyboard stand ) I lost screen clarity in the sitting position) I was able to change brightness in the menu however, I could not find how to adjust it contrast !!! Do you know a trick to adjust screen contrast ?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

no idea, sorry

[@Predators4U]

Hi Woody, may I know what is the WAV ROM sample memory size for the sx900 inbuilt voices?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i don't know, have you checked the specs?

[@ConeyIsland1952]

we want to hear a demo of the VH2 harmonizer in trio modes and tracking when power singing dropouts vsv TC helicon...has it been updated from previous models?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

power singing dropouts? I don't even know what that is, I might be the wrong guy for that demo... :)

[@ConeyIsland1952]

Woody I am a power single act...playing an arranger and singing almost every song.. when VH2 is used on a Yamaha you have to sing directly on the mic center or you get dropouts especially using trio VH settings..a power singer is someone who is simply a very strong vocalist when playing. The TC helicon units used on Korg, or separate units has superb tracking at any angle your on the mic...hope this helps explain.

[@stevedavies4320]

@@ConeyIsland1952 I asked Yamaha, if the Harmonizer had been upgraded because the one on my 970 is rubbish and so was my PSR 3000. \they said it's the same system from the 970.. The Korg PA 1000 has the TC helicon which is a great. It's a pity the Korg is not very friendly in a live situation. I play a Korg 600 and the touch screen isn't the 'great thing' people would like you to believe. I'll stay with my 970, or get a 975. They should be discounted soon.

[@g-music5106]

Which Software R u using for recording??

[@WoodyPianoShack]

not sure on this one, but reaper or ableton.

[@g-music5106]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thank u☺️

[@caseytator2264]

How is the piano sounds?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

acoustic piano is fine imho, gets the job done but not quite as rich as the MODX for example.

[@caseytator2264]

@@WoodyPianoShack I thought they would really upgrade the piano sounds like adding the cfx or the borsendorfer, but just regular modded piano sounds.......sigh!

[@caseytator2264]

Hey woody, y not do a small video with u playing all the piano sounds and the EP sounds

[@martinmole6159]

I think the e-piano sounds in MODX are better because they have an FM chip built in. Especially the DX - typical FM -Pianos this is of course an advantage.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

absolutely, the FM e-pianos on the sx are just samples, the FM pianos on the MODX are so phatt!

[@erichkohl9317]

Ooh ... Imagine the "Fast Thoughts" harmonized in a minor key...

[@deandbn]

I bought an sx700 and if I were to compare it to my Technics GA1 organ.. You play the organ but the sx-700 plays you.. So if I want to just thump away then goto sx-700 but if I want to express myself then I go to the GA1 organ.

[@patrickrwhite8354]

I have always been a Yamaha user and fan but one thing I have noticed is they never give you much more in the next model up but do charge a lot more. WHY IS THAT? I think it is Marketing and they don't want to give it all away because it takes time to develop something that sounds better than a Casio.

[@musimage100]

Hello, Can you give me the references of the audio software running on the screen, Thank you

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i guess that would be Reaper

[@musimage100]

Yep thank you for your quick response Regards Jeff

[@ScunnyBoy1972]

Shame Yamaha didnt do a 76 key verson of the PSR SX 900 maybe calling it the "Genos Junior" and the Yamaha PSR A-5000 World Keyboard

[@jbridguk]

Started borrowing style from Davie504? Love the cheesy harmonizer. What was doing that?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

that my friend was the SX

[@electricharmonyac7354]

If I never hear that vocoder again it'll be too soon

[@lioness-gj2dc]

Infact, went I for the s970.but when I saw the beautiful colour screen with the images of the instruments on the sx900, that made me buy it without hesitation. But what disappoints me is the washed out projection of the images on my play viewing angle😬.

[@eaglechildkeys]

Cool harmonizer vocal effects!

[@jackspencer907]

What’s the song you’re playing at 5:40? That’s a proper late ’90s/turn-of-the-millennium Euro sound vibe 👍

[@WoodyPianoShack]

re-listening now, that's a pretty cool groove, just an improv though!

[@jackspencer907]

Whatever it was it took me back about 20 years 👍

[@kelvinperez65]

I like the video good informnation for the next video please show to us the pianos and the guitars

[@ConeyIsland1952]

Thank you Dave for the sad news on VH2

[@shihengyifans]

ONE MAN'S CHEESE IS ANOTHER MAN'S ....YOGURT ? - THAT'S SO FUNNY ! YOU ARE GREAT MAN. PREVIOUS VIDEO YOU SAID " WHAT ? YOU WILL WRITE MEAN COMMENTS ? " HA HAHA ! YOU ARE TOO GOOD THANKS FOR ALL THE VIDEOS. I THINK GENOS OR PA 5 X IS MY NEXT KEYBOARD - I GOT A JUNO X- NOT VERY IMPRESSED WITH IT - TOO MANY LIMITATIONS

[@PhilW222]

Great summary and presentation. I wish my Tyros 4 had the Chord Looper, but there isn’t enough overall difference to consider changing.

[@mrityunjaytripathi5588]

I think Tyros is getting that through firmware update.

[@philwilkes222]

@@mrityunjaytripathi5588 Really? Where did you see this, I just did a quick internet search and could find no reference to this. I can imagine that the Genos might be updated to have it, I'd be very surprised (but delighted!) if they applied it to Tyros 4.

[@mrityunjaytripathi5588]

@@philwilkes222 sorry, my 'thinking' was wrong it seems! The updates are it seems for MODX and Genos.

[@philwilkes222]

@@mrityunjaytripathi5588 No problem, thanks for the clarification