Button behavior on SX models

[Bunwich]

I'm considering the SX600.  I was watching a demo and thought I heard a noticeable click when different fills were selected.  Is this normal?
Thanks!

[overover]

Hi Bunwich,

Depending on the design of the panel buttons, an audible click is completely normal, e.g. also with Genos and Tyros models. Some PSR models have the well-known rubber buttons, which are quiet but feel a bit "spongy" (imprecise). Fortunately, Yamaha has returned to buttons with a clear, defined pressure point (and thus an audible click) on the PSR-SX models.


Best regards,
Chris

[BogdanH]

Just to make it clear: PSR-SX700/900 have rubber buttons. If compared to PSR-S775 (which I had before), buttons on SX700/900 are less "spongy". I think a harder rubber is used and now feels fine (is quiet on pressing and gives good feedback).
I also had PSR-S670 (SX600 predecessor) , which had clicky panel buttons.. is a personal preference, I think. Clicky buttons maybe feel more "solid" (you know, like a real buttons), but now I prefer silent ones on SX700/900. Anyway, I wouldn't make decision based on type of buttons -unless they're too spongy 

Bogdan

[mixermixer]

Man, the S770 I had were really spongy. I couldn't tell if I pressed it right, didn't help that the LED colors were roughly the same bright shade. I definitely prefer the buttons on the SX900/700. Tyros and Genos have hard buttons, though they are fancy looking, the audible click may be irksome if you're playing in a quiet part of a song.

[Toril S]

I like the hard buttons best. Took some time to get used to the spongy buttons on my 970 and 975!

[Bunwich]

Thanks for the feedback, guys.  I can see both sides have merit.  I will definitely focus on other factors..
Thanks again.