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S975 VS TYROS 4/5

Started by markchapman1976, July 14, 2019, 04:51:37 PM

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markchapman1976

Hi there I've never owned or played a Tyros 4/5 but I have the PSR S975. Is this keyboard on a par with Tyros 4 or 5 and if not, what are the differences? Thanks

Toril S

The Tyros models have more features, such as chorus voices, and three upper voices instead of two. It also has the ensemble function, that is like a very advanced harmody function that let you play instruments together, and the keyboard makes it sound really natural. The 975 is a light version, but still a very good keyboard. I have an S975 myself, and also have a used Tyros 5.
If you decide to go for the top model, I would consider the Genos. T5 is now six years old. With the Genos you get a lighter keyboard than the Tyros, a touch screen, and many new features. And if you are satisfied with the 975 there is no reason to get a bigger and more expensive keyboard. Only you know what is best for you :)
Toril S

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

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markchapman1976

Thanks for your informative response Toril.

EileenL

Don't forget that there will probably be a replacement for the 975 some time this year and that will probably have some of the things Genos has.
Eileen

DerekA

The two models are not that far apart when it comes to the core capabilities.

In addition to the features Toril mentioned, Tyros also adds 2-track audio recording, more output jacks / pedal inputs, and the possibility of larger expansion memory (if you buy a 1GB or 2GB board).

S975 has a few things Tyros does not - for example the live control knobs, and storing custom DSP parameter values in registrations.

I really like the 76 key FSX keyboard on the Tyros.
Genos

rene1242

Hi I use both S775 and S770 And Im very happy with them of coarse the genos has more features but it doesnt justify the price the gap is not that much as you might think  my opinion is this I hired a genos and honestly always my opinion I expected more for that price
"SynthGrooves"

Danny1972

Hi Mark,

I own both the Tyros 4 & S975. I would say the S975 compares quite well to a Tyros 3 rather than a T4 or T5. The S975 does have some elements of a T4 and T5 too as well as it's own unique bits, but as an overall package when comparing to a Tyros model I'd say it's closest to a T3.

ikmusic

S975 has awful keys...  :-[
Missing SUB output.
Obecnie Yamaha Genos. Wcześniej były:
Yamaha: Tyros 5/4/3/2 S970 S770 S750 S710 S670 PSR1500 E413 W7v2 V50
Roland: BK9 BK7m BK5 G800 E35 E70 E50 U20 Ra90 JV50 Mc500
Korg: Pa4x Pa1000 01Wfd
Ketron: SD5

Joe H

Quote from: ikmusic on August 30, 2019, 04:54:37 PM
S975 has awful keys...  :-[
Missing SUB output.

I see you owned an S970... are the keys on the S970 better than the S975?

Joe H
Music is the Universal Language!

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

ikmusic

Quote from: Joe H on August 30, 2019, 05:06:48 PM
are the keys on the S970 better than the S975?

These are identical keys.
Obecnie Yamaha Genos. Wcześniej były:
Yamaha: Tyros 5/4/3/2 S970 S770 S750 S710 S670 PSR1500 E413 W7v2 V50
Roland: BK9 BK7m BK5 G800 E35 E70 E50 U20 Ra90 JV50 Mc500
Korg: Pa4x Pa1000 01Wfd
Ketron: SD5

Toril S

Toril S

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

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



Toril's PSR Performer Page