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#441372 - 11/24/17 02:38 PM
Re: To get a Genos or not to get a Genos..
[Re: keybplayer]
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Registered: 08/16/00
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Loc: UK
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I've had it for a week and it continues to amaze me in terms of the sound quality and user friendliness. I've come from a PSR-S950 but I've had Tyros in the past and I actually swapped out a Kronos AND Montage for Genos. I do not regret for one minute! The voices alone on the Genos are first class, even coming from a Motif and Montage, the orchestral and acoustic sounds are the best I've heard on a keyboard. The acoustic guitars are a delight to play, and the strings are plentiful. The new realtime control section is one of those features that you wondered how you ever managed without it, and as I mentioned the operating system is extremely user friendly and intuitive. Of course we all have different requirements and priorities when it comes to a keyboard, I've had Yamaha arrangers for over 20 years and although for a while I did move to separate synths and plugins, personally I find the arranger a very creative and entertaining tool as a solo user. Previously my decision to move to other synths was due to quality, one of my priorities has always been very expressive high quality instruments that are very playable and inspiring. I've found over the years that I didn't actually delve into the menus and editing features of these top boards from Korg and Yamaha, instead I tended to use the presets so for me a preset arranger board seems perfect. As for styles, I need flexibility in so much as being able to pull apart styles and create my own less busy backings, but at the same time have quality varied backings that can entertain and inspire me when the need arises. The Genos styles are really different to what I've experienced on previous arrangers from Yamaha, they really have reworked them and they sound a lot more "natural' and real, less canned. Of course there are many I won't use, but there's a good smattering on offer. I would say though its worth putting the styles to one side and just appreciating how good the quality of the voices on offer are. Actually with the new arpeggios, the recorder, the really powerful ensemble voices and the 76 note keyboard with split and layers you can really achieve some amazing sounds. I would suggest trying to get a hands on but take a good pair of headphones. There are lots of videos on Youtube, I've created my own playlist of the better ones (look up midinotes) which persuaded me to order it blind. Be careful not to get taken in by a few songs that fit the new styles well, these can soon sound tired as I've noticed lots of users on youtube play those same songs with the relevant styles. Personally I like to pull the styles apart and try and use them in different ways, see how well you can play songs that don't necessarily fit into the obvious choices. Hope my rant is of some use, more than happy to answer any questions you may have about Genos.
Kind regards
Simon
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#441383 - 11/24/17 05:17 PM
Re: To get a Genos or not to get a Genos..
[Re: keybplayer]
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Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15560
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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Mike, really enjoyed the songs your recorded on the Genos. The styles sound superb, the vocals were crisp and clear and the vocal harmony was excellent quality with no distortion. Keep em coming, Gary 
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Maybe Steve Deming could shed some light on this issue.
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