Yamaha PSR-520 versus Yamaha PSR-620

Josef Burger

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Mar 13, 1997, 3:00:00 AM3/13/97

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I'm considering the purchase of a new keyboard. I'm currently
looking at either a Yamaha PSR-520 or PSR-620. I've examined some
other keyboards, and these seem to meet my capability, quality of
sound, and price preferences. Both keyboards offer the same base
functionality. However there are some differences between the two
that I'd like more information about.

I would like information about the additional capabilities the floppy
drive offers the PSR-620. Can these capabilities also be utilized
by the PSR-520? Although it does not have a floppy, is it possible
to duplicate the 620's features on the 520 by transferring data to or
from a computer attached to the PSR's MIDI interface?

To be brief, the differences are that the 520 has several (8)
memories to compose music into. Instead of this memory bank the 620
has a floppy drive to save/recall composed music. The 620 can also
read "Yamaha Orchestra Disks" to install alternate voices in the
synth, or to generate and store/recall new rhythm styles. As a final
bonus the 620 can play MIDI files from the floppy.

Any other information about these keyboards is also appreciated!

Tim Parkinson

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Mar 14, 1997, 3:00:00 AM3/14/97

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Josef Burger <bo...@cs.wisc.edu> wrote in article
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> I'm considering the purchase of a new keyboard. I'm currently
> looking at either a Yamaha PSR-520 or PSR-620

Have you checked out Yamaha's website? I think it's www.yamaha.com. I
recall seeing some comparison type information there.

Kieran Clough

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Mar 16, 1997, 3:00:00 AM3/16/97

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In article <5g87b1$f...@spool.cs.wisc.edu>, Josef Burger
<bo...@cs.wisc.edu> writes

>I'm considering the purchase of a new keyboard. I'm currently

>looking at either a Yamaha PSR-520 or PSR-620. I've examined some
>other keyboards, and these seem to meet my capability, quality of
>sound, and price preferences. Both keyboards offer the same base
>functionality. However there are some differences between the two
>that I'd like more information about.
>
>I would like information about the additional capabilities the floppy
>drive offers the PSR-620. Can these capabilities also be utilized
>by the PSR-520? Although it does not have a floppy, is it possible
>to duplicate the 620's features on the 520 by transferring data to or
>from a computer attached to the PSR's MIDI interface?
>
>To be brief, the differences are that the 520 has several (8)
>memories to compose music into. Instead of this memory bank the 620
>has a floppy drive to save/recall composed music. The 620 can also
>read "Yamaha Orchestra Disks" to install alternate voices in the
>synth, or to generate and store/recall new rhythm styles. As a final
>bonus the 620 can play MIDI files from the floppy.
>
>Any other information about these keyboards is also appreciated!
>
>Thanks!
>bolo

I use a Yamaha PSR-620. There are a couple of other differences between
a 620 and a 520. The fact that I can use a floppy is great and also
there is a better sound chip inside the 620.
--
Kieran Clough kie...@cluffy.demon.co.uk

Michael Cairns

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Mar 17, 1997, 3:00:00 AM3/17/97

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>Instead of this memory bank the 620
>has a floppy drive to save/recall composed music.

I have a PSR-510 with a memory bank. Although I love it lots, I'd go with
a disk drive if I had to do it all over again. Your memory is lost when
your plug is pulled. Yikes!!! It just so happens that, this "plug", is
right next to the headphone jack! I found out about this the hard way.

I'm not sure of the differences between a 510 and a 520, but a disk drive
sounds nice to me. I had big plans for some of the things I lost.

Mamba

PaulNazz

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Mar 24, 1997, 3:00:00 AM3/24/97

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I have a PSR 520. It's terrific and I love the sounds. It's great for only
a keyboard. I would say go for the 620 however because I already have the
frustration that I don't have the portability of just taking a disk with
all the info from a seqeuncer and saving it and using it without the
computer. I'm not sure what the 620's capabilities are, but I know I can't
save anything on the 520. (You actually can, but you either have to leave
the keyboard plugged in or always have lasting batteries in the keyboard.)
Let me know how it turns out.

Paul
New Jersey
Paul...@aol.com