So: S90XS front panel functionality, PLG card capability, S700 pianos, XS sounds. I had hoped that editing some of the sample based FM Voices in the S90XS, and using those to create similar Performances might work, but it hasn't. Plus I have the PLG-150 DX card installed - with several custom Performances on board. Also, it does have the XS sounds - and having had a Motif XS Rack, there are several 'go to' sounds I need to hang on to. The S90XS does have it's advantages over the S90ES: a much improved front panel/controller interface setup (love the 'Panel Lock' function), plus other goodies. I realize that digitally based piano sounds are very subjective each of here has our own 'take' on what works for us. And, the Rock S6 just doesn't do it for me. I've tried the CFS III Motif based pianos but after being spoiled by the S700 pianos in my S90ES (which, with both 'natural' and 'bright' voices cover both solo and ensemble playing with the same sample base), I'm finding the switch between S6 and Motif CFS III to be too much of an adjustment. But even with a couple of adjusted S6 voices I picked up over on the forum, the sound just isn't working for me in a band setting (classic rock, and country w/a healthly, but balanced stage/FOH volume). I agree with Dan S: The S6 piano is better suited to solo piano bits it's very sensitive and dynamic, and I do enjoy playing it on its' own.

I have put out a couple of feelers for potential buyers (local CL, etc.), but haven't gone 'hardcore' by posting it on ebay, or here. Currently I'm leaning toward moving on from it.

After these few months I find that I'm having mixed feelings about the S90XS.

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