Thanks, Dennis. That's really kind of you. In case you didn't know, we have loads of extra videos (including Livestreamed tutorial sessions) on the Yamaha SX range on our website here: www.epianos.co.uk/videos/sx-videos/
I have an SX900 on the way after a long wait brought about by the bad supply dynamics caused by Covid. Have not seen any other videos by Chris but this was a very well done review as he offered a novel take that was insightful and confirmed some of the things I was hoping for concerning the 900. I am a guitarist first and a "keyboardist" second and do quite a bit of song writing. I already have a Korg Kronos, a beautiful rig that requires a music technology PhD to grasp. I really wanted a simpler rig with awesome sounds and styles, simple interface and a great sound through its own speakers. At one point, I bought a Medeli AKX10 when I couldn't get the Yamaha. The price was great, the sounds were pretty good overall and the interface was fine. Where it lacked IMO was in the speakers and surrounding support structure for the rig (e.g., no appreciable exo-structure such as availability of additional styles or workable community support/tutorials). At about $700.00 US, it really was a good buy but I really wanted this Yamaha. Again, thanks for the perceptive comments and review.
Loved that Chris. Very informative and entertaining along with your wee bit Dad dancing. I'm off for a look at your other vids to see what you say bout my SX700 and use your expertise.
I have this model and my father has the Genos. I have to say it's nicer to play this one, even though it shorter by an octave and has less advanced weighted keys. The sound is identical (over headphones) but playing the Genos is physically tiring compared to this one. The menus are inscrutable as ever with Yamaha and the loss off the Music Finder (which tells you what songs might fit with a certain style) remains tragic, but other than that I very much recommend the SX900. It'll last me for a decade, I'm sure. The Chord Finder feature has helped me to play far more advanced chords as well, certainly a bonus.
It would be awesome if Yamaha would add external Touchscreen capability to this keyboard!!!! I'm in the pre buying stage, I'm planning on an external monitor, but would like a touch screen.
I don't notice much difference in the sound quality compared to my psr s910. Seems like Yamaha is reusing the same quality sound samples, maybe repackaging it in a more modern keyboard but even the style of the sx900 seems much more simpler than the S910 which is, IMO, a much nicer keyboard. But I have not seen one in real life so maybe there are some pros. Would welcome suggestions thoughts as I am looking to upgrade, I would like to have the same features of the PRS S910 but more expressive, more realistic sounds, more rythms, especially in the Jazz, smooth jazz, Latin and Rock.
Hi Chris me again! Well it's nearly a year since I bought the psr sx900 so I know it pretty well but I also have studied the genos very closely for the last few months comparing it with my psr and I don't think that the differences between the two arrangers are big enough to justify the extra $3000 I would have to pay to have the genos new. Maybe If I could get it second hand at a reasonable price would I make the change, but I really like my sx 900.
Be careful buying used ones. I took a run at it through a German site which connected me with a Spanish seller who scammed me. There is also a Canadian outfit Called " Used Music Gear". they scammed for $ 600. The whole website is loaded with scams. Be well.
@@klausherchenroder7270 thanks Klaus. I ending up buying a Genos last year from a private person at a very good price. It was in a immaculate condition but I only kept it few months, I just didn't like it that much. I ended up selling it and kept my sx900 which I much prefer for many reasons and never regretted it.
One of the buttons assign which brings up the volume and other things like reverb is sticking hence that is bringing it up on the screen when I don’t need it. Any ideas what the solution is to that happening?
Bought For The first time a Yamaha , verry happy With the psr 900 good sounds etc etc but as a old Roland Player i dont understand the record 16 track sequencer verry much. Is it possible to make a video about that ?
Sure, you could programme them with any particular song's chords for live performances. I've been toying with Oasis 'Don't Look Back In Anger', as it works well with one of the BritPop styles. I enter the chords for the verse, chorus, and bridge into Chord Looper, and then play the song as a 'live' performance switching between the programmed loops as I go. It works nicely, and importantly, allows me to use the whole range of the keyboard in my performance instead of having to play the left-hand chords myself. I'll do a full video on this soon. Hope that helps! - Chris
Over the years I have had Yamaha, Korg and Roland keyboards at various times but this is the best without question also bearing in mind the price compared to the Genos and the new Korg PA5X (My SX 900 replaced the PA4X). All my life I have worked with Country Music bands but mainly solo so I normally record my own backing tracks. I'd never been able to find a keyboard that could really give a true authentic sounding country sound (that is until the SX900). The ironic part is that I had more or less retired from live gigging so in some ways I found it too late. I do still use it though for doing a bit of backing when I've done the odd song on RUclips. Heres a little short video I did just after I bought the SX900 in relation to coutry music. ruclips.net/video/aopmrIM6u3E/видео.html and I also used it for a little song I wrote a couple of years ago. I'd asked people who had lost their parents what they would give to just spend one more hour with them and this is the song I wrote about it, thank you Yamaha ruclips.net/video/HrTRwHk8C1k/видео.html
great vid ..thanks...would you guy's on here know of any ORLA organ experts i could ask about getting my line out's to work maybe..and any ORLA clubs about . thanks again enjoy your video's..
Hi, boxbanjo1. That doesn't sound normal to me. I wonder if it's a cable issue. My advice is to contact the dealer that you purchased it from and ask them to have a listen. Good luck.
Hi Chris…I just bought this board…and I can’t find these sounds/rhythm sets. I’m dying to dig into them (Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, etc). Any way I can load any of my samples on it ?
If you search for '80s' in the style section, it'll give you a list of almost all the 80s styles as most of them have that in the title. Yes, you can load your samples onto the keyboard as 'wav files for use in the multi-pad or song section. Unfortunately, you can't upload your own voices but you can alter the existing ones in quite an in-depth way. I'm making a video on that soon. Hope that helps!
@@ePianoscouk Thank you so much for your reply…I’ll dig into mine tonight. Can you also get a gated reverb on the vocals, like Phil Collins did on “In The Air Tonight” ?
@@malcolmmckinnon3821 And it's a daft decision by Yamaha . They could really blow competition away by combining instruments .Put the features of the sx900 into the DGX and you'd have the best selling instrument by far ( Korg ,Roland and Casio wouldn't be able to compete ) . They have three keyboards in that SX series as well, you have to wonder what they were thinking .... The Medeli folks have shown that you can have a LOT of features in a very cheap instrument as well , so it's not like you'd be operating at a loss .What I like about Chris is he doesn't really hide the fact he really thinks this stuff is overpriced ( while still trying to sell it ,mind you ....)
@@IsisofDurnham I was going to comment that by combining the two you would be well on the way towards a CVP, although not as high as the prices for CVP-805 and 809. It was partly becase DGX-670 draws from CVP-701 that attracted me to it (and because I already have a 660), and because I don't think I am a good enough player to justify the price of the CVP!! Every video I have seen on YT of the 670 is overwhelmingly positive.
I hear you both. A combination of DGX670/SX900 would be brilliant, wouldn't it? As you said, Malcolm, it would understandably be priced higher than SX900 - perhaps more like an entry CVP range? DGX670 is keyboard of the year for me so far. But then, as I explain in the video, I'm a piano man first and foremost. That being said, I am not kidding when i say I've really, really enjoyed having SX900 at home for 18 month (since covid) despite not having piano style keys. It's a little powerhouse of a keyboard. Hope you liked the video. Chris
Hands down, the best review that I’ve seen on this keyboard
Thanks, Dennis. That's really kind of you. In case you didn't know, we have loads of extra videos (including Livestreamed tutorial sessions) on the Yamaha SX range on our website here: www.epianos.co.uk/videos/sx-videos/
I have an SX900 on the way after a long wait brought about by the bad supply dynamics caused by Covid. Have not seen any other videos by Chris but this was a very well done review as he offered a novel take that was insightful and confirmed some of the things I was hoping for concerning the 900. I am a guitarist first and a "keyboardist" second and do quite a bit of song writing. I already have a Korg Kronos, a beautiful rig that requires a music technology PhD to grasp. I really wanted a simpler rig with awesome sounds and styles, simple interface and a great sound through its own speakers. At one point, I bought a Medeli AKX10 when I couldn't get the Yamaha. The price was great, the sounds were pretty good overall and the interface was fine. Where it lacked IMO was in the speakers and surrounding support structure for the rig (e.g., no appreciable exo-structure such as availability of additional styles or workable community support/tutorials). At about $700.00 US, it really was a good buy but I really wanted this Yamaha. Again, thanks for the perceptive comments and review.
The Shed Videos are very comprehensive full of flavour with honesty… well done aChris…🎹👍🎹
Thank you, Terence. I know they're a little different to our usual videos, but I hope people are enjoying them. All the best. Chris.
Great video Chris! Thanks for the making this video to explain the features of the keyboard 🎹
Glad to see someone putting some personality into it
Loved that Chris. Very informative and entertaining along with your wee bit Dad dancing. I'm off for a look at your other vids to see what you say bout my SX700 and use your expertise.
Lol - thanks, cripzrus. The Dad dancing was an involuntary reaction to the 80’s beats!
Great presentation. Your passion for music and instruments are crystal clear.😎
I do think… best duo keyboards for complete satisfaction in play & playability…….. is… PSR SX 900 & DGX670…
Both with your….Magic-Dust” love them…..
Do you have both? If so, how are you using them? Is there way to sync them together so to expand there capabilities?
Great Video 😁
Great Präsentation, i like your way to do. Now i love my own s 900. Thanks
Great to hear, Christoph! - I hope the SX900 brings you many happy hours of making music.
Excellant video, Chris…btw
Hi abwdoc. Thank you for the kind comment and your support.
I have this model and my father has the Genos. I have to say it's nicer to play this one, even though it shorter by an octave and has less advanced weighted keys. The sound is identical (over headphones) but playing the Genos is physically tiring compared to this one. The menus are inscrutable as ever with Yamaha and the loss off the Music Finder (which tells you what songs might fit with a certain style) remains tragic, but other than that I very much recommend the SX900. It'll last me for a decade, I'm sure. The Chord Finder feature has helped me to play far more advanced chords as well, certainly a bonus.
Best reviewer i' ve seen. Have subbed.
Will there ever be a 76 note model??
By the way. All of the above keyboards prices in my opinion … only
Are very fair, & good value..😊👍🎹
That Police cords made up my mind...between pa1000 and sx900
It would be awesome if Yamaha would add external Touchscreen capability to this keyboard!!!! I'm in the pre buying stage, I'm planning on an external monitor, but would like a touch screen.
Great job
I've got a YAMAHA PSR-SX700
I don't notice much difference in the sound quality compared to my psr s910. Seems like Yamaha is reusing the same quality sound samples, maybe repackaging it in a more modern keyboard but even the style of the sx900 seems much more simpler than the S910 which is, IMO, a much nicer keyboard. But I have not seen one in real life so maybe there are some pros. Would welcome suggestions thoughts as I am looking to upgrade, I would like to have the same features of the PRS S910 but more expressive, more realistic sounds, more rythms, especially in the Jazz, smooth jazz, Latin and Rock.
Love that , very nice one.
Could I please find secondhand Yamaha p125 in your shop
Hi Chris me again! Well it's nearly a year since I bought the psr sx900 so I know it pretty well but I also have studied the genos very closely for the last few months comparing it with my psr and I don't think that the differences between the two arrangers are big enough to justify the extra $3000 I would have to pay to have the genos new. Maybe If I could get it second hand at a reasonable price would I make the change, but I really like my sx 900.
Be careful buying used ones. I took a run at it through a German site which connected me with a Spanish seller who scammed me. There is also a Canadian outfit Called " Used Music Gear". they scammed for $ 600. The whole website is loaded with scams. Be well.
@@klausherchenroder7270 thanks Klaus. I ending up buying a Genos last year from a private person at a very good price. It was in a immaculate condition but I only kept it few months, I just didn't like it that much. I ended up selling it and kept my sx900 which I much prefer for many reasons and never regretted it.
Pricelist please
One of the buttons assign which brings up the volume and other things like reverb is sticking hence that is bringing it up on the screen when I don’t need it.
Any ideas what the solution is to that happening?
Is there a model like this one that has weighted keys? I like the concept but would like a more weighted one..
Bought For The first time a Yamaha , verry happy With the psr 900 good sounds etc etc but as a old Roland Player i dont understand the record 16 track sequencer verry much. Is it possible to make a video about that ?
Hi Chris, unfortunately I'm not a song writer and never will be. It's there any other things that the chord looper could be used for?
Sure, you could programme them with any particular song's chords for live performances. I've been toying with Oasis 'Don't Look Back In Anger', as it works well with one of the BritPop styles. I enter the chords for the verse, chorus, and bridge into Chord Looper, and then play the song as a 'live' performance switching between the programmed loops as I go. It works nicely, and importantly, allows me to use the whole range of the keyboard in my performance instead of having to play the left-hand chords myself. I'll do a full video on this soon. Hope that helps! - Chris
Over the years I have had Yamaha, Korg and Roland keyboards at various times but this is the best without question also bearing in mind the price compared to the Genos and the new Korg PA5X (My SX 900 replaced the PA4X). All my life I have worked with Country Music bands but mainly solo so I normally record my own backing tracks. I'd never been able to find a keyboard that could really give a true authentic sounding country sound (that is until the SX900). The ironic part is that I had more or less retired from live gigging so in some ways I found it too late. I do still use it though for doing a bit of backing when I've done the odd song on RUclips. Heres a little short video I did just after I bought the SX900 in relation to coutry music. ruclips.net/video/aopmrIM6u3E/видео.html and I also used it for a little song I wrote a couple of years ago. I'd asked people who had lost their parents what they would give to just spend one more hour with them and this is the song I wrote about it, thank you Yamaha ruclips.net/video/HrTRwHk8C1k/видео.html
Hi chris.... is the in the air tonight music and style built in?? In this keyboard??
Do you have a chance to review MEDELI AKX10 or you are bonded with just YAMAHA and KORG?
great vid ..thanks...would you guy's on here know of any ORLA organ experts i could ask about getting my line out's to work maybe..and any ORLA clubs about . thanks again enjoy your video's..
Waited for this video
I am first 🥇 to comment on this video 📸
Are 61 keys enough for the vast majority of pop, rock, and blues tunes from the 60's to today?
Which keybord is better for playing piano as well yamaha?
how much
what a pity yamaha doesn't make a portable module of this keyboard. they would sell so many of them
When I play the organ sounds especially (at medium volume) i hear a crackle or static type noise - is that normal -- through my PA system also
Hi, boxbanjo1. That doesn't sound normal to me. I wonder if it's a cable issue. My advice is to contact the dealer that you purchased it from and ask them to have a listen. Good luck.
how long does it take this keyboard to boot up (from pushing the power button to being able to play)?
Hi Jeff. From memory, it's about 10 seconds.
Hi Chris…I just bought this board…and I can’t find these sounds/rhythm sets. I’m dying to dig into them (Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, etc). Any way I can load any of my samples on it ?
If you search for '80s' in the style section, it'll give you a list of almost all the 80s styles as most of them have that in the title.
Yes, you can load your samples onto the keyboard as 'wav files for use in the multi-pad or song section. Unfortunately, you can't upload your own voices but you can alter the existing ones in quite an in-depth way. I'm making a video on that soon.
Hope that helps!
@@ePianoscouk Thank you so much for your reply…I’ll dig into mine tonight. Can you also get a gated reverb on the vocals, like Phil Collins did on “In The Air Tonight” ?
really ludicrous the top of the sx line of keyboards still has only 61 keys ( and non weighted at that ) . For that reason I ordered a DGX 670
Me too!
And for a fraction of the SX-900 price of $2,299
@@malcolmmckinnon3821 And it's a daft decision by Yamaha . They could really blow competition away by combining instruments .Put the features of the sx900 into the DGX and you'd have the best selling instrument by far ( Korg ,Roland and Casio wouldn't be able to compete ) . They have three keyboards in that SX series as well, you have to wonder what they were thinking ....
The Medeli folks have shown that you can have a LOT of features in a very cheap instrument as well , so it's not like you'd be operating at a loss .What I like about Chris is he doesn't really hide the fact he really thinks this stuff is overpriced ( while still trying to sell it ,mind you ....)
@@IsisofDurnham I was going to comment that by combining the two you would be well on the way towards a CVP, although not as high as the prices for CVP-805 and 809. It was partly becase DGX-670 draws from CVP-701 that attracted me to it (and because I already have a 660), and because I don't think I am a good enough player to justify the price of the CVP!! Every video I have seen on YT of the 670 is overwhelmingly positive.
I hear you both. A combination of DGX670/SX900 would be brilliant, wouldn't it? As you said, Malcolm, it would understandably be priced higher than SX900 - perhaps more like an entry CVP range? DGX670 is keyboard of the year for me so far. But then, as I explain in the video, I'm a piano man first and foremost. That being said, I am not kidding when i say I've really, really enjoyed having SX900 at home for 18 month (since covid) despite not having piano style keys. It's a little powerhouse of a keyboard. Hope you liked the video. Chris
Are there any free voice&style-downloads out there in the web? On the Yamaha website, there aren't any to buy or for download 😞
Yamaha sometimes issue free addons via their website
Secondo me parli e balli troppo..e suoni niente..scusami ma è quello che ho visto.