S900 and tyros4 successor !

[sugarplumsss]

My tyros 4 no longer has ALL replacement parts available
So it is conceivable I can find myself without an instrument to do gigs with
Gigs are my sole income

I've had my mind on a replacement - to
Stay ahead of an emerging crisis
Get the replacement BEFORE the tyros becomes obsolete.

For fun, I turned on my S900, which I haven't touched since the purchase of tyros 12 years ago; and was pleasantly surprised.
Maybe it's the onboard speakers, "in your face".
This thread is open ended

I'm either asking about the successor ( now available ) to the mid level S900
Or a less expensive alternative of the Tyros

I am a Musician and do not use the vast majority of the features in the Tyros /Genos.
The cost difference in price between mid tier ( s900 ) and top tier genos, just causes me to reject the genos
Im open to any suggestions

[ton37]

Hi, @sugarplumsss it's hard to give you advice. Your post lacks a clear description of how you want to use the keyboard and your budget. Your profile says you use it purely as a drum machine. You do indicate that you like a internal speaker. My first reaction would be: A. buy a 2nd Tyros4 (as you are satisfied with that), so you have a spare B. In the PSRe series the 473 is a nice keyboard C. Otherwise there is the SX600 or D. another brand or a specific drummachine?
In other words: you're spoiled for choice! Ultimately, you will make the choice yourself, which keyboard best suits your wishes (practical and technical and financial). Good luck with trying and searching for your keyboard....