Yamaha PSR-S970 Demo & Review 01 - Unboxing and Woody's reaction
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- We have a Yamaha PSR-S970 in the shack for review and I believe we are going to have a blast playing this one together! In this video we will unbox the keyboard and I will give my initial impressions about the build quality and sound.
Hey there Woody, ordered my PSR-S970 today after watching all your videos and how much fun your having with it. Love the way it sounds and the way you play. The only difference is i have to first learn how to play! LOL. Have a "Merry Xmas and Happy New Year".
Mike F same here LOL i really enjoyed all these videos but i still need to learn how to play
That first demo song in the video is wicked! Love your videos by the way :).
"feels like pressing uh... a dead maggot" ... flat-lined.
some great observations and comments about your 2000 dollar yamaha; great vid
I hadn't watched this one before..."Feels like pressing on a dead maggot!" That's classic.
I have the PSR-S770, this keyboard's little brother and it's also fantastic. Sound quality is just the same between the two, apart from the slightly reduced amount of preset soundbanks on the 770. 970 holds a lot of new sounds from the Tyros 4/5, while 770 contains all the sounds from the previous PSR-S950 and Tyros 3
13:50 A new Canadian rock star is born.
Energized Musician… I like the way your demo you don’t waste time
Thanks for doing this demo. I purchased (not too long ago) a Yamaha PSR - 453 but had been researching the workstation keyboards. The PSR - 453 is a quarter or less of the price of this one. So far, it has been more than enough for my purpose. Interesting to hear your initial reaction to the build quality. I find that the PSR-453 is about the same but has a great digital engine and, for me, that is more than enough.
Cant wait to see the demo update... Thanks that would help me on making up some decision on what to get ;)
Woody tanx for sharing I have the PSR900 since the year 2000 and still learning also cost $2000.00
a lot of fun for the buck!
Very fair evaluation Woody. Agree with you on the Spectrumesque squidginess of the buttons, although it doesn't affect the playing experience too much IMO. In terms of features and non-physical aspects, I think the S770 represents fantastic value for money. I too would have happily paid a bit more for better quality buttons and keys, but that might impact Tyros sales ? Whatever.
agree on all points. in hindsight my critique of the keybed ("shit") was harsh. in use it's not too bad and the quality is fine. However it is extremely light with shallow travel. it's the reason there are a lot of bum notes in my demos. but the camera captured my initial disappointment, I was a lost for words.
Actually if you have noticed, the PSR keyboard is a Hybrid mix of the Yamaha's Organ and the synthesiser. PSR Keyboards only have 61 keys and the instrumental replica is of a lower grade compared to Tyros synthesisers. All PSR keyboard models are more of a quick and easy, less fuss instrument for performing nearly instantly. I use the PSR for fun songs, while the organ for serious stuff. The PSR has limitations and can't do what the Stagea organs can, we have bass pedals. The Tyros and the Stagea organ requires more programming. Also, Tyros is a premium category of true synthesisers that went thru evolution adapting The organ's gadgets. The modern Stagea Els-02c is the equivalent of the Tyros 5 series. The organ has 2 or 3 keyboard layers. Synthesiser originally do not have electronic percussion. Should view one of the Japanese players, Star Wars, that will really impress you. That lady's performance made my jaw drop. Anyway I still liked your video for information on new keyboards. It Costs SGD2,459 .40 inclusive of Keyboard Stand and Bench, not forgetting the sustain Yamaha FC4A pedals. Approx GBP1,368.80 or USD1,709.43 in Pricing for a Brand New, Non Demo set. Anyway I still liked watching your video for information on new keyboards. Nice if you would perform on this keyboard for us... I would be great! Cheers!
There should at least be 2 holes in the top of every keyboard and they would fit a standard sized music stand (the keyboard manufacturers can decide on the dimentions). I hereby offer that idea free to every keyboard manufacturer. I will start a company manufacturing a few different stiles of standard keyboard music stands.
Sorry for the late comment on this one, Woody, but I couldn't agree more about the keyboard action. It's a shame that they use the same keyboard type on their top arranger PSR workstations as on their budget keyboards. The only Yamaha arranger keyboard with playable key action is the Tyros/Genos, but the sound quality and functionality of the PSR-S9X0/7X0 is worthy of a good key action as well. I'm an Electone (Yamaha electronic organ) player myself, and these instruments always come with high quality keyboard action, so it was a big surprise to me when I first tried a PSR-S9X0.
so goodlooking，both keyboard and U
Beautiful keyboard
this is what I need since my Roland xp 60 went dead years ago
Its a great keyboard.. Amazing songs
I notice professional keyboards don't include onboard speakers or monitors, at least to my understanding. PSR's are great for learning and mastering your musician keyboard craft.
excellent explanation. Please could you show how to add new lyrics and chords for songs into S970 and also how do we view and play at the same time. Thanks
I find you quite tough with the quality of this keyboard, I mean the plastic body which is really ok : sturdy and rubber buttons are smooth to touch.
Lastly, the sounds and styles are nice.
+Fred Villaume hi fred, thanks for the feedback. i agree, the casing is tough, no flex or anything. but my initial reaction was that the keys, buttons and controllers feel very cheap and toy-like. i'll revisit the topic after using it for a while, i might get used to it. no issues with the sound quality, it's fantastic.
Canadian Rock apparently means Bryan Adams style. :-) First one was Summer of '69 style and another was Run To You style.
The Top Keyboard from Tyros 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bontempi!
Ha Woody, I'm surprised you went with this choice for that type of playing after touting Nords as you have, I love mine too. If you wind up giving the Yamaha the boot have you looked into the Roland Jupiter 50? I got to mess around with one out here and it was pretty fun and didn't feel cheep to me. Naturally it's not in the same league with the Nord but still good and for the dollars it seems it would be a great addition to your stable, just food for thought.
+William Jasper Hi, I'm simply curious about this category of keyboards, and i can tell you that it's great fun and inspiring to play. the sounds are superb, on par with the Nord and Roland! yeah, would like to check out a Jupiter if I find a good deal on one.
i want to get this
Again merci for you'r presentation see you
merci for checking it out,
You look happy)) what keyboards used before?
Dead maggot!! Love it!
good
From whatever I heard, also in your other videos, I can't believe this thing costs near 2k. Can someone please tell me why? What justifies this cost?
buttons feels like a dead maggot??? LOL ..... OHhhhhhh man! i laughed my ass off. LOL. your so funny
i have my moments, no idea why that came into my head. cheers :)
Good to know that I am not the only one who uses a Kitchen knife to unbox stuff. It annoys my Mom a lot though.
Very impressive
In simple words, What's the difference between a keyboard and synthesizer.. the yamaha motif for example... ?
keyboards have a round volume knob, synths have a slider.
Woody Piano Shack thank you. Compared to s770, are there significant differences in 970 ? I'm trying to decide which to buy . Thanks in advance
I got a s770..its super
I have owned s970 for about 2 years. It compares with a Tyros 3-4. I own a Tyros first generation since 2003. Your review is Yamaha bashing.
If you want higher quality then for about 4,000.00 more get a Yamaha Clavinova CLP 665 you get wood keys. The difference is this. Do you want furniture? Or do you want sounds for your ears. If you are shopping for furniture then spend 4,000 more. Musicians look for sound and performance. The s970 into a 300watt amp will fill any room with awesome sound. The Clavinova has a big amp and is a Tyros in a piece of furniture. S970 will be replaced by 2020. Yamaha has about a 3 year run on a keyboard. When you get a big watt amp you can change Keyboards, but you will always have the amp to use no matter what keyboard you select.
thanks for advising about the clp, was not aware that the Tyros is available in clavinova format. what's the technology, T4,T5? I'm only bashing one aspect of the keyboard, the keys and some parts of the UI, I love the sounds and enjoy playing it, as demonstrated on many of my other vids. cheers
It's a bit Phoenix Nights.
sir, what do you think of the psr s950
I have just unboxed my psr s 970 and the first impressions were the white keys are lighter then the black kays also the white keys are making a DONG plastic noise like there were no robber pads or not thick enough underneath them...the black keys are perfectly ok for being what it is same what I had on my psr 3000...
QUESTION?
Mine is an ex demo form Normann keyboards. Is it something what is normal on the psr s 970?
by the way every white keys make this horribly sensation on my keyboard so its not one or two....
please help me!
i would agree with you about the light white keys, they are super light and a contributing factor to the bum notes in some of my demos. but i haven't noticed any clonky noise on mine, but I often have the volume quite high when I'm playing, that's one solution! I've read some forum posts though with complaints about this, so it's not just yours.
+Woody Piano Shack thanks for your answer Mate,apparently I am chatting with some yamaha guys form Hungary and hes suffering form the same symptoms and his answer was putting veclro type under the keys...so I have bought some now next week will get it cant wait! that puff puff noise is awfully annoying! :( 😷
What is the Keyboard Stand you are using?
search my channel for apex...
I missed this review, thanks for this. I have 4 keyboards with built in speakers, the speakers are total crap, I think the speakers are there for beginners ears only. Even a cheap computer speaker for $50 would sound better. Sennheiser headphones or near fields are my listening devices. So do the 970's speakers sound as good as a cheap set of near fields...like a PreSonus Eris E3.5 for example?
By the way I am reviewing a Korg MicroArranger using a Yamaha weighted 88 keyboard MIDIed in as a controller. This Korg is an incredible value, full of Korg Triton sounds and MIDI/5pinDIN connections! Affordable for me at $500.00.
Hi Woody,
I hope you're fine. I ordered a PSR S 970 yesterday and I can't wait to receive it and play it. As you said, the keys are pretty bad. I would like to keep my old Solton MS 50 ( now Ketron) and use it as a keyboard controller because the width is slightly superior (84,7cm for all the 36 white keys against 82,7 cms), which allows to reduce "typing errors" ah ah..
Yamaha is the only manufacturer to propose so narrow keyboards(cf Ketron, Roland, etc...).
it would be great if you could tell us how to connect two keyboards using MIDI and how to connect them to a mixing console in order to play different voices coming out of the two keyboards...
Cheers from France,
Guy
bonjour, congrats on the 970! i was a bit harsh on the keys, they are very light action, but not terrible quality, I think they will last, but you're right, many modern keyboards have slightly smaller keys, combined with the very light weight and shallow travel I play lots of typo mistakes when playing! good suggestion, i'd like to do more videos with the old psr
Thank you for your fast reply. I think there are people who own two (or more) keyboards and who do not know all the possible configurations.
Bonne soirée,
Guy
I want this
Ah, yes. The infamous video where Woody called the keyboard "shit".
yes this is the one. guess i blew the yamaha endorsement :)
keyboard...... uhh....... shit :D
haha, yeah, was a bit lost for words at that moment.
Thanks for the videos!
Man... :/ If I were going to spend $2,000 for a KB I would have researched the sounds extensively (which you said you _hoped_ were good) and gone to a store to inspect it up close to avoid being surprised in a bad way. :-)
But it depends on how much $2,000 means to each person. :-)
Sounds like an 80s kids Casio.
i am thinking to buy but don't its good as my keyboard. I have a technic sx kn 7000 keyboard.
3:35 - 3:40
Fun! )))))))))))))))))
how mane dolars???
Hiiiiii my name is SAMSOM and I am Small keyboardist , but I know something about all Old keyboard's . so now I want to say something about tyros, from tyros 1 to tyros 5 all the tyros's is I thing very bad keyboard's. never I am not interested in tyros. becouse every tyros's sound track and rythme is not clear so what can you say about tyros 5
Sir can u pls pls tell me the basic difference between psr s770 and psr s970 ...... plssss plss plssss 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
no, because this info is available on yamaha's web site :)
Hi,
$ 2,000 is a bit expensive for a keyboard with such bad keys. However the voices and styles sound pretty nice.
Isn't the PSR S 770 $ 1,000 (same keys, nearly same sounds...) better value?
What about a test of this nice little keyboard?
yes, i feel the s770 is better value,. you lose some styles and voices, and the vocal harmonizer, perhaps more, don't remember exactly.
Thank you for your fast answer. In fact you lose some Super Articulated voices and AUDIO Styles (nice drums), Vocal Harmony , Synth Vocoder, video output, more memory(512 MB). Is all that stuff worth
$ 1,000? (Double price). Not quite sure... Just a matter of personal choice.
Congratulations for your very interesting videos and your way to present things. Quite a change compared to the always smiling payed professionnal entertainers.
Have a nice day,
Cheers from France
Glad you like the channel guy, thanks for the feedback. If you get lucky you could do what I did, buy the 970 used for the same price of a new 770. It's about time for Yamaha to refresh the 970 so expect a new model coming soon and price drops on the old stock.
your opinon about Yamaha CS6x?
completely different beast than the psr. i owned a cs6x for a while, great synth, but i found it boring. but the best thing about it is 2 slots for FM and VA expansion cards
i own one of those and i agree,expansions make it more interesting indeed....also it's very hard to use its features like the sequencer,thank god there are DAWs..
Can you compare the build quality to the PSR3000.
never tried a 3000, sorry.
Ok, thanks.
The PSR 3000 had nearly the same "quality" of keys, in my opinion, the one of the S970 feels a little bit stronger
Ahhh Woody they are semi weighted keys and not piano keys, and you get what you pay for, this keyboard is a cheap keyboard unless you get into the $3 and $4000 dollar ones, but plastic is the name of the game now days, people want the light weight for easy moving around, and just because its plastic and lightweight does not mean shit, Korg and Roland are built the same, each having a little different sound to them.
hi, they are not weighted at all, super light, short and with little travel. i was taken aback and lost for words, you saw my initial reaction. in use,i have adapted to them, the quality is not bad, but the feel is not great. i have owned many other cheaper keyboards with higher quality keys. thx for your comment. :)
It would be interesting to compare this to the Yamaha DGX650/660 which seems to be an oddity in the Yamaha range
Muito bom!
Sounds OK but I being a senior oldy prefer more quality finish to the case etc - Player is Great - -
You have an arcade machine! What game?
alvaro, that's been converted to MAME!
loooooool😁😂
2017
Your not from around here are you Woody, of course your not, and buisness is kinda slow I take it, and I see its your first time unboxing, dont hurt yourself.
Kasih tau harganya bro biar ane tau
are you not on facebook woild be great to catch up on facebook as well easier to chat...
ok, I'll create a facebook page when I get to 1000 subs, ok? :)
U hav instagram?
its one of the expensive keyboards of YAMAHA and they still dont know how to make a real (Pitch bend) and (Touch LCD) hhhhhhhh come on yamaha if you need help from KORG dont be shy :D
+1 on that.
Erbil forever Ko
yamaha 1000
Amir kiki
Everything about this keyboard is great, except the keybed is super cheap. Yamaha needs to understand that the keybed is very important for the player, I'm willing to pay the extra 100 dlls but give me a good keybed.
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Shame on you Yamaha for the very poor built quality.
How dare you speak like that about Yamaha's products!
sounds cheap
Idiot!
Worst review on earth
not the worse on earth, but pretty terrible.
hey mind your laungage
apologies, won't happen again :)
cut AWAY from your body!
$ 2K 👎 to small.. U need 88key ,,,,4 boogie boogie
jews in camden are telling me that "arranger keyboards are illegal here in camden" (part of london)....they are very low tech here, "mixed swimming" is also banned in camden (they have separate "mens and ladies swimming ponds", the only such ponds on earth....not even taliban could invent that kind of fun....but funniest of all is that jews are currently being evicted from uk....nevertheless, on their way out - they are still passionately dedicated to their (illegally imposed) ban on arranger keyboards and "mixed swimming" in camden...LOL!
16:00 minutes clip.
You turned the fucking thing at 10:30.
For ten minutes we've heard how excited you are.
What a waste of time!
ok fair point, i like to introduce the synths, i have other vids with just playing.