Hi Leigh, 100% agree!!! After 5 years, Genos is still the best arranger keyboard on the market and still has no significant competition! Not Korg or Ketron. I should know because I have both Genos and Korg Pa5x. If I can name any downside, it is the exterior finish. PS: I'm not ready for a new successor to Genos, this one still gives me satisfaction!!
I can't agree more Mr Leigh Wilbraham, the Yamaha Genos as absolutely brilliant. The only thing I wish it had more is FreePlay Styles and lots of them as they seem to be such a great inspiration. I am soooo counting on Yamaha to bring out a new replacement for the Genos soon. Thank you so much for the brilliant review.
Now that the new Yamaha Clavinova CVP-900 series is out, I have a hunch of believing that next will be a new flagship Workstation/Arranger keyboard at some point soon ... I am holding back and wait for the new flagship and mean whilst I keep enjoying the Yamaha CP88 and the Yamaha YC61. Yamaha simply ROCKS.
Why do I have this feeling the Yamaha is just about to announce the all new flagship professional arranger workstation this month! Tomorrow being the six years on the day of the Yamaha Genos realise to the World. If my hunch is correct. is makes total sense for Yamaha to announce the new flagship at least two months before Christmas as that is when musicians and great fans of the unbelievable Yamaha Genos clubs would be spending there hard eared cash :) So Yamaha, if you are reading this, stop keeping your loyal fellow musicians what such anticipation much longer. As always Leigh, you are an ambassador for the Yamaha Genos and I believe that Yamaha should recognise your unwavering commitment of assisting all of us with such brilliant, informative information via your executive array of knowledge of the absolute beast. 🤣 If Yamaha does not comply with a new flagship, I will most probably have to go for the New Yamaha Clavinova CVP-909 ... Question if I may! Do you thing the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-909 have much from the Genos built it when it come to Style, Sounds and even RevoDrums? Please advise as it's not a cheap piano! LOL ...
I enjoyed your presentation very much. I play professionally and have had Tyros 2, 3, 4 and Genos for four years. The only thing I disagree with is when you said the screen is a minimal issue. I terribly miss the adjustable screen.
It will be 6 years old on the 2nd of October this year to be precise Liegh!. You are a million times correct in saying the mighty Yamaha Genos has not aged an inch for that matter and kudos to you in saying that others tried tirelessly to imitate if not steel Yamaha's brilliant concept of system layout and sound and styles and much say, they failed miserably ... Considering that Yamaha designs and produce almost most instruments being Upright pianos, Grands, hybrid, AvanGrand, Transonic, all kings of brass instruments and the list go on and on, so I say "Yamaha is certainly the most important companies in the World" Haven't even mentioned motorbikes, jet skies, Golf equipment and much more ... ease Yamaha make this working with Apple LogicPro as it is of paramount importance considering how many musicians use Apple Products for music production and composition.
My cynicism would ask if it still sounds good after five years because "main stream" music has been stagnant for over 10! However, I do agree with the drum patches, Yamaha excellence build in there.
Hello Mr. Liegh I've been following your videos they really good and well Explained, I have a a Yamaha sx700 I would like hints on how to program a song from scarch in multi 16 track recording please can you help..
Hi Leigh, love all your videos. I have a Tyros 1 and am looking for something more modern, I will be looking to a sx 900 or Genos in the future, but for now will a Medeli do until I save up some more? or will I be disappointed. I love the way you tell it as it is with all keyboards.👍
@@LeighWilbraham Thanks!! Was just wondering if there was a way without doing that. ;-) I assume not, since you know this machine inside and out!! Keep up the great work!! (new request video: using genius wireless connectivity with your computer)
@@303Estates my advice is never to use wireless with Genos. It doesn’t work well at all and offers next to nothing of worth. Not enough to make a video.
Just started to watch this video as I have recently purchased a new Genos, and being its my first proper keyboard, I was intrigued in how I can get to the ‘free’ sound packs you mentioned, as I have been unable to see them on the Yamaha UK site. I am a 78 year old non music reader who played lead guitar semi professionally for quite a number of years, so I am in need of all the help I can get. Regards Geoff
The really HUGE downfall of the Genos that has stopped me buying it is the fact you can’t get it in 88 keys with a more realistic Keybed. I tried the DGX 670 but the keybed is not realistic enough for someone of my level. I tried the Genos and the keys are too few for me. So ended up with a Roland FANTOM 8 because of needing the keybed to be at a professional. Such a shame as I love the Genos sounds and it’s purely this that’s stopping me owning one. Evening if they bring one out that’s £1000 more I would buy it just for the sounds mixed with a pro keybed.
Why didn’t you buy one and use a piano midi controller with it. I doubt Yamaha will ever make a 88 note as it would compete with their clavinova line and also make the keyboard less portable which would be a huge negative.
Hi. When do you think a new version or replacement of the Genos will come? I want to get a Genos, but don;t want to jump if a newer Keyboard is coming soon. Thanks !
Hi leigh, I am holding myself to buy a Genos over the Korg but I am waiting to see if Yamaha will release a New Genos, It's been a few years and I don't want to spend 6k and end up with an outdated machine.Have you heard anything regarding Genos 3?
Which do you find more enjoyable the Genos or the pa5x76? Trying to decide which to purchase! Do you find the sounds are substantially more realistic on the Genos with the AEM or not much in it?
Why would it not be a top keyboard after 5 years. How could one possibly improve on the sound of the instruments. I don't know how one could improve on the instrument sounds.
Hi Leigh, 100% agree!!! After 5 years, Genos is still the best arranger keyboard on the market and still has no significant competition! Not Korg or Ketron. I should know because I have both Genos and Korg Pa5x. If I can name any downside, it is the exterior finish.
PS: I'm not ready for a new successor to Genos, this one still gives me satisfaction!!
I can't agree more Mr Leigh Wilbraham, the Yamaha Genos as absolutely brilliant. The only thing I wish it had more is FreePlay Styles and lots of them as they seem to be such a great inspiration. I am soooo counting on Yamaha to bring out a new replacement for the Genos soon. Thank you so much for the brilliant review.
I bought the one of the First of the Genos out and still is the King of Keyboards and Arrangers!!!
Now that the new Yamaha Clavinova CVP-900 series is out, I have a hunch of believing that next will be a new flagship Workstation/Arranger keyboard at some point soon ... I am holding back and wait for the new flagship and mean whilst I keep enjoying the Yamaha CP88 and the Yamaha YC61. Yamaha simply ROCKS.
Why do I have this feeling the Yamaha is just about to announce the all new flagship professional arranger workstation this month! Tomorrow being the six years on the day of the Yamaha Genos realise to the World. If my hunch is correct. is makes total sense for Yamaha to announce the new flagship at least two months before Christmas as that is when musicians and great fans of the unbelievable Yamaha Genos clubs would be spending there hard eared cash :) So Yamaha, if you are reading this, stop keeping your loyal fellow musicians what such anticipation much longer. As always Leigh, you are an ambassador for the Yamaha Genos and I believe that Yamaha should recognise your unwavering commitment of assisting all of us with such brilliant, informative information via your executive array of knowledge of the absolute beast. 🤣 If Yamaha does not comply with a new flagship, I will most probably have to go for the New Yamaha Clavinova CVP-909 ... Question if I may! Do you thing the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-909 have much from the Genos built it when it come to Style, Sounds and even RevoDrums? Please advise as it's not a cheap piano! LOL ...
I enjoyed your presentation very much. I play professionally and have had Tyros 2, 3, 4 and Genos for four years. The only thing I disagree with is when you said the screen is a minimal issue. I terribly miss the adjustable screen.
Thanks Leigh you keep bringing my interest back in the Genos .Thanks again Mike
My pleasure!
It will be 6 years old on the 2nd of October this year to be precise Liegh!. You are a million times correct in saying the mighty Yamaha Genos has not aged an inch for that matter and kudos to you in saying that others tried tirelessly to imitate if not steel Yamaha's brilliant concept of system layout and sound and styles and much say, they failed miserably ... Considering that Yamaha designs and produce almost most instruments being Upright pianos, Grands, hybrid, AvanGrand, Transonic, all kings of brass instruments and the list go on and on, so I say "Yamaha is certainly the most important companies in the World" Haven't even mentioned motorbikes, jet skies, Golf equipment and much more ... ease Yamaha make this working with Apple LogicPro as it is of paramount importance considering how many musicians use Apple Products for music production and composition.
Well said. They are very important to the world of music.
Beautiful , the instruments are awesome, styles are perfect, I love the Genoa 2 - 5 year or 6 year second hand Genos
My cynicism would ask if it still sounds good after five years because "main stream" music has been stagnant for over 10! However, I do agree with the drum patches, Yamaha excellence build in there.
Hello Mr. Liegh I've been following your videos they really good and well Explained, I have a a Yamaha sx700 I would like hints on how to program a song from scarch in multi 16 track recording please can you help..
Hi Leigh, love all your videos. I have a Tyros 1 and am looking for something more modern, I will be looking to a sx 900 or Genos in the future, but for now will a Medeli do until I save up some more? or will I be disappointed. I love the way you tell it as it is with all keyboards.👍
Don’t waste your money on a medeli. Stick with what you have and get a decent keyboard.
Great video!! What a machine! Question... is there a way to save the default instruments and mixer settings upon start up?
Simply save a startup registration. One button and you’re sorted.
@@LeighWilbraham Thanks!! Was just wondering if there was a way without doing that. ;-) I assume not, since you know this machine inside and out!! Keep up the great work!! (new request video: using genius wireless connectivity with your computer)
@@303Estates my advice is never to use wireless with Genos. It doesn’t work well at all and offers next to nothing of worth. Not enough to make a video.
Just started to watch this video as I have recently purchased a new Genos, and being its my first proper keyboard, I was intrigued in how I can get to the ‘free’ sound packs you mentioned, as I have been unable to see them on the Yamaha UK site.
I am a 78 year old non music reader who played lead guitar semi professionally for quite a number of years, so I am in need of all the help I can get.
Regards Geoff
I can help you with the installation of the free Yamaha packs.
@@StijnBettens would like the install instructions plus the link to download packs please.
Regards Geoff
@@StijnBettens ok, no problem. I think I have found the link now and also the UA-cam video on how to use Expansion Manger.
Regards again Geoff
@@StijnBettens perhaps when you get time you could text me details of what I need to learn as I am not at home at the moment. Geoff
Hi Leight, i like your review and i enjoyed the sounds and the features of the Genus. Which song are you playing from 2:51 to 3:18?
Hi it’s just something made up. Doesn’t have a title.
I heard that star trek intro...
Great stuff. Where can you download the free packs from? Where can I go to get the expansion 2.0?
Do a Google search
@@LeighWilbraham Very good, will do. Thank you again for your fine videos.
The really HUGE downfall of the Genos that has stopped me buying it is the fact you can’t get it in 88 keys with a more realistic Keybed. I tried the DGX 670 but the keybed is not realistic enough for someone of my level. I tried the Genos and the keys are too few for me. So ended up with a Roland FANTOM 8 because of needing the keybed to be at a professional. Such a shame as I love the Genos sounds and it’s purely this that’s stopping me owning one. Evening if they bring one out that’s £1000 more I would buy it just for the sounds mixed with a pro keybed.
Why didn’t you buy one and use a piano midi controller with it. I doubt Yamaha will ever make a 88 note as it would compete with their clavinova line and also make the keyboard less portable which would be a huge negative.
Hi. When do you think a new version or replacement of the Genos will come? I want to get a Genos, but don;t want to jump if a newer Keyboard is coming soon. Thanks !
I think it will be announced October
@@LeighWilbraham Thanks for the update. I was going to purchase the Genos, but think I will wait to see what is announced in October.
Quando uscirà Genos 2 ? Devo comprarla poiché sono fermo con la produzione musicale. Grazie
In your opinion which keyboard have better sounds overall: Yamaha Genos or Korg pa5x?
@@Echochamber79 Thank you. Did you try to play korg pa5x or hear it live?
I prefer Genos 🎉
@@LeighWilbraham Thank you for your opinion. Genos is amazing instrument.
Hi leigh, I am holding myself to buy a Genos over the Korg but I am waiting to see if Yamaha will release a New Genos, It's been a few years and I don't want to spend 6k and end up with an outdated machine.Have you heard anything regarding Genos 3?
Hi. I’d wait till the end of October/November before you do anything.
Still waiting for the new Genos 76 keys lighter weight version
Lighter? That would be awful
@@LeighWilbraham PROBLEM IS THAT I AM GETTING YOUNGER 😂AND IT IS REALLY HEAVY TO CARRY FROM MY HOUSE TO THE CAR EVERY OTHER DAY
@@juanpianoman it’s the lightest arranger on the market. How much lighter do you want it to be? :-)
Which do you find more enjoyable the Genos or the pa5x76? Trying to decide which to purchase! Do you find the sounds are substantially more realistic on the Genos with the AEM or not much in it?
Genos for ease of use, sound and expand ability. Has to be Yamaha
@@LeighWilbraham are the keys weighted on the Genos? I'm going to head up to Yamaha this week to try it out!
Why would it not be a top keyboard after 5 years. How could one possibly improve on the sound of the instruments. I don't know how one could improve on the instrument sounds.