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#477697 - 10/10/19 04:01 PM Re: SX900 vs Genos comparison.. [Re: Dnj]
dud Offline
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donny why are you so intersting in yamahas keys ?
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#477698 - 10/10/19 04:12 PM Re: SX900 vs Genos comparison.. [Re: dud]
Dnj Offline
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Originally Posted By dud
donny why are you so intersting in yamahas keys ?


do you mean keybed feel?

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#477699 - 10/10/19 04:13 PM Re: SX900 vs Genos comparison.. [Re: Bachus]
DonM Offline
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Originally Posted By Bachus
Originally Posted By Dnj
Originally Posted By Bachus
Wow..
You want me to make a longlist?


That would be super Bachus thanx..


76 keys
Fsr keybed
Aftertouch
6 knobs
9 sliders
Bigger screen
Better buildquallity (despite being plastick, its build like a tank)
More connections
More sounds..
Sa2 sounds
Ensemble voices
Revo drums
3 types of drawbar organs
Huge amount of dsp effects
No build inpeakers (which to me is a pro)
3GB expansion memmory
3rd party expansions, many more then for psr series
Dual audio player
Better bigger and more buttons,

And probably a few more..


Strange how we have different needs and tastes. 12 of the things you listed have no interest to me and wouldn't make a difference. A few of them, such as the semi-weighted keys, 76 keys, no speakers and SA2 voices are even detrimental to my usage.
Knobs, sliders, bigger screen, Yes to them.
I've had dual players in my Korgs for 10 years or so and don't recall ever using more than one at a time, and actually very seldom at all.
If I were to choose between the 900 and the Genos, it would be a no-brainer for me.
Again, we each have different ways we use arrangers. I would seldom use the Ensemble, as great as it sounds. I don't care if there is more than a couple of good B3 organs. The 76 length means I have to change stands, change bags and arrange things differently when I move it.
I've never run out of memory on any of my arrangers, even Yamahas.
The speakers are not that important either way, but I'd just as soon have them as not.
Now, I totally understand why most people would prefer the Genos, just not me. And it costs quite a bit. smile
My Korg PA4X is ALMOST the perfect arranger for me, but I suppose we'll never have a perfect anything will we?
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#477703 - 10/10/19 04:24 PM Re: SX900 vs Genos comparison.. [Re: Dnj]
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#477704 - 10/10/19 04:26 PM Re: SX900 vs Genos comparison.. [Re: Dnj]
DonM Offline
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That's not what she told me!
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#477705 - 10/10/19 04:32 PM Re: SX900 vs Genos comparison.. [Re: DonM]
Dnj Offline
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Great post Don M... clap

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#477707 - 10/10/19 04:37 PM Re: SX900 vs Genos comparison.. [Re: DonM]
jingleman Offline
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Registered: 08/02/05
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Loc: The Villages, FL, USA
Originally Posted By DonM
If I were to choose between the 900 and the Genos, it would be a no-brainer for me.

Don...I’m with you on this one.
JM

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#477717 - 10/10/19 06:58 PM Re: SX900 vs Genos comparison.. [Re: Dnj]
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Registered: 10/15/05
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Loc: Niceville, FL USA
Ditto on Don's post! I still have PA4x too, so no need for Genos here....
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#477721 - 10/10/19 10:12 PM Re: SX900 vs Genos comparison.. [Re: Bachus]
Uncle Dave Offline
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Registered: 12/01/99
Posts: 12800
Loc: Penn Yan, NY
Originally Posted By Bachus
long list


I'll rebute:

76 keys - ---- huge chassis - prefer 61
Fsr keybed - ------ At least the sx is catching up. (baby steps)
Aftertouch -------- never needed/wanted it
6 knobs ------ 6 buttons
9 sliders - ------ you got me there. Sliders are cool
Bigger screen ------- I'm good with 7" (that's what SHE said?)
Better buildquallity -------- it BETTER be for the $$$$$$
More connections - ------ cool to have
More sounds.. ------- So far never wanted for sounds
Sa2 sounds ------- I don't use the SA aspect as much as some
Ensemble voices - ----- this is cool
Revo drums ------- I hear they're cool, but it's a very subtle upgrade
3 types of drawbar organs ------- I just need a good B, and Farfisa
Huge amount of dsp effects - -------Yamaha has always had tons of effects
No build inpeakers (which to me is a pro) ------- HUGE downer - speakers are a must for THIS pro
3GB expansion memmory ------- 3 to 1 ain't bad (bad Meatloaf reference)
3rd party expansions, many more then for psr series ------- We'll see
Dual audio player ------- I like two, but one is fine
Better bigger and more buttons, ------- bigger is NOT better for most of my stages. Bigger, PLUS the extra amps needed .... ------ too much bulk for this guy

Just one man's opinion, and why they will most likely sell gazillions more 900s than Genos'.
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#477726 - 10/10/19 10:25 PM Re: SX900 vs Genos comparison.. [Re: DonM]
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Registered: 12/22/02
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Loc: NSW,Australia
[quote=DonM[/quote]

Must admit at this stage, the sx900 was a no brainer for me too. But for different reasons .
Didn’t want to spend nearly 2 1/2times what I paid for the SX900.
Wanted to see how much I enjoyed the Yamaha vs the korgs I’ve had for the past 10 years. ( my psrs950. I didn’t really play till recently)
If they bring out a 61 note version of the Genos, then I might consider it down the track.
At the moment I’m really happy with my choice. I really don’t need more.
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