Ketron EVENT 61 vs Yamaha PSR-S970
| Ketron EVENT 61 | Yamaha PSR-S970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 half weighted keys. 4 Dynamic curves | Organ type (FSX) with Initial Touch |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 216 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 464 | 989 |
| Accompaniment styles | 400 | 450 |
| Sequencer | HD Recording: 1 stereo audio track. Midi and Song Style recording. Audio Multitrack: 5+1 audio tracks with separate slider control | — |
| Sound engine | — | AWM Stereo Sampling with VCM DSP |
| Effects | Dsp: Reverb, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Overdrive, Distortion, Tremolo, Autopan, Equalizer; 2 stereo EFX Insert assigned to Voice and Voice 2, 1 Insert to Arranger chords, 1 Insert to Real Chord; 64 Single Presets and 64 Chain Effects | Reverb 52 presets + 3 user, chorus 106 presets + 3 user, DSP 322 presets (with VCM) + 10 user, master compressor and master EQ, plus Mic/Guitar effects |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | — | 188 multi pad banks x 4 pads |
| Weight | 13 kg | 11.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | [1002, 437, 148] mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | — | 2015 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-S970 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (13 kg vs 11.6 kg).
- Choose the Ketron EVENT 61 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (216 vs 128).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-S970 if you want more variety of built-in voices (464 vs 989).
Full spec sheets: Ketron EVENT 61 · Yamaha PSR-S970. Rows with a highlighted background differ.