Yamaha Genos 2 Workstation Keyboard
YAMAHA GENOS 2 WORKSTATION KEYBOARD
The new Yamaha Genos 2 is the major and long-awaited upgrade of the popular Yamaha Genos. With new sound generators, improved hardware, and an unprecedented number of sounds and styles, this is by far the most complete arranger keyboard on the market! Are you a fan of arranger keyboards, and want the best this market has to offer? Then the Yamaha Genos 2 is the keyboard for you!
GENOS 2 - NEW SOUNDS
The Yamaha Genos 2 pushes the boundaries of workstation sounds using brand new sound generators and effects! For example, the Genos 2 includes the legendary Yamaha DX7 technology, making all your favorite '80s sounds identical to the original. Yamaha has also added their acclaimed drum module "Ambient drums." This module is incorporated into many styles, making them more realistic than ever before! In addition, you can adjust the sound of the drums very quickly and easily!
Another much-needed upgrade is in the effects, namely reverb. Steinberg's own REVelation reverb, one of the most advanced reverb generators in the world, now has a place on the Genos 2. In addition, the number of sounds and styles has also been expanded. You now have as many as 1990 sounds + 75 SFX kits, and as many as 800 styles. Combined with the updated AMW sounds for acoustic instruments, you have the most complete and realistic sound package on the market in one instrument!
GENOS 2 - IMPROVED HARDWARE
When the original Genos came out, there were a number of complaints from players about the hardware. For example, the screen would not be bright enough, the touchscreen would not be very responsive, and the lack of an HMDI connection was also a shortcoming. We are happy to tell you that all this has been resolved! The Yamaha Genos 2 has a brand new, super fast 9-inch touchscreen display that is 2 times brighter than the original! In addition, Yamaha has also raised the screen a bit more making it easier to read while playing. Also, the Genos 2 now has a standard HDMI added for easy connection to a monitor, TV or beamer! With this HDMI connection now also comes the new "Lyrics Display" feature, which allows you to easily display the lyrics of the song being played on the big screen.
But it doesn't stop there. Yamaha has Namely also improved the keyboard. The new FSX keyboard is more refined in touch sensitivity, and has received a big improvement in aftertouch. Would you like to record your arrangements? This is now much easier thanks to the integrated USB audio interface. With 1 cable you can now record all your music in the highest quality! In short: Hardware has also received a major upgrade with this new Genos.
GENOS 2 - NEW STYLE CONTROL
In addition to the improved sounds and hardware, Yamaha has also added many new useful features to the instrument. One of the biggest newest features is the "style dynamics control." Previously, it was impossible to adjust the dynamics of a style. If you found a style where the instruments sounded very loud (forte) you could not adjust it. Now with the new style dynamics control you are the director of the band, and you can control whether they play loud or soft!
Do you like to sing along with your arrangements? Then the new Vocal harmony function is definitely something to try out. It enhances your singing with effects for different genres. For example, you have presets for rock, jazz, classical choirs and more! For those musicians who like to practice with the Genos, Yamaha has added a Chord looper. This allows you to loop and play up to 8 chords in a row so you can freely improvise with your left hand, or practice a difficult piece.
The Yamaha Genos 2 is truly the most complete workstation arranger keyboard on the market! Are you looking for the absolute best keyboard on the market for arrangements, sounds, studio use and more? Then the Yamaha Genos 2 is the best choice!