Yamaha Genos 2 Review Part 1

[@bugder]

Thanks for the time and tremendous effort put forward for this very well-structured presentation. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@hansman351]

Very nice sounds and I really like how you play, great chords! I could listen for hours.

[@jesua301]

I have Genos and this is very big improvement in style balance, space, effects and overall clean sound. Also OTS are much more balanced with styles. Ready to go mashine.

[@whypsr3000]

Wow thank you Leigh the keyboard world of players and all who are interested in learning are surely blessed to have someone like you to show us around these new flagship keyboards and I’m really enjoying your videos keep up the good work buddy jay

[@LeighWilbraham]

You're very welcome!

[@patbucke1687]

Thanks Leigh A very intuitive presentation and very enjoyable to watch The Genos 2 sounds impressive I must confess I’m a ketron Evrent player now and really enjoyed ur demo on the event as well so thank you for all your time and dedication in keeping us so well informed much appreciated keep up the great work that you do

[@heilander15am2]

Hi Leigh. Thank you for taking time to Demo the Genos 2 and in particular showing what you get straight from the box. I found it very informative and look forward to seeing more. By the way I love your impromptu comments and off the cuff observations. Many thanks. Alex

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thanks Alex.

[@DamianMellor]

What a fantastic demonstration and review of Genos 2. Your analogy of the 'same walk with different scenery' is superb! I've only played Genos 1 a couple of times, but from what I've heard so far, Genos 2 is a huge improvement in every area. Enjoy your new baby and here's to many more videos to come! 🤗🎹🎶🎵

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thanks buddy

[@france4me117]

WOW! So super happy for you that you have received your all new Yamaha Genos 2 ... I'll be as exited as you are once I'll receive mine hopefully next week at some point. You made a very important point Leigh regarding "Subtle" but very useful changes and for me what I take from that is, Yamaha is listening to it's customers and musicians alike. See, let's face it, Genos was and still is a brilliant avenger work stated keyboard and Yamaha has simply improved on what was already almost perfect keyboard. This is a fantastic demonstration of this wonderful Yamaha Genos 2 and not such much other musicians go to that length to review in such details and above all passion for this beautiful Genos 2. I so love the design of the Genos 2 and it shows as it was designed by an Italian product design team and for Yamaha to give the go ahead it must have impressed big wigs! Thank you Leigh for such commitment and unwavering support to educate and show how this wonderful super professional Genos 2 works. The sound is absolutely brilliant and almost much more sharper and livelier from the Genos 1 ... Leigh, would you know if you came across any FreePlay Styles of the Genos 2? I very much hope they have them as well as thay are brilliant for composition

[@stuartingram423]

Wonderful instrument, glorious sounds and amazing playing. A fantastic demo as usual. I can hear a vast difference in the sound quality between the Genos 1 and your new friend 🙂

[@benklausner6537]

With the exception of a few cosmetic technical changes to the keyboard, all presentations of the new Genos 2 have so far mainly featured new voices and styles. I really wonder whether a new update with the new styles and voices for the Genos 1 wouldn't have been enough, which many users would have paid instead of paying 5000 EURO for a new Genos.

[@vitorrodriguespereira2678]

I congratulate @benklausner6537, for his less followership thinking.

[@tcrosslinho5565]

Good introduction video. Its obvious that today you are that kid in the sweet shop. Look forward to more of your videos.👍

[@allanrobinson872]

What a great demo Leigh,only trouble is my present Genos is only 5 months old and I’m sick with envy. Thanks,AR Melbourne Aus. ❤ 😊

[@MrAbiye1]

The review I've been waiting for 😊, thanks.

[@RichardFortin77]

Beautiful Skills ! ! ! Amazing Instrument ! ! !

[@stuartevans5112]

Fantastic demo leigh waiting for mine to come next week sometime ,and hearing some of sounds being played by you i cant wait !

[@adamwhittle2406]

When Leigh contacted me for a review unit i couldnt say no could I! Enjoy everyone its an amazing product....

[@paulussantosociwidjaja4781]

Hi, Broer Leigh. You are really the master to get around the copyright problem. I usually only know that I should not play something up to 8 measures, but probably that's not safe enough. Thank you for the learning. Cheers!

[@CONCERTSEC]

Brilliant review Leigh. Listening to this video has raised interest that I didn’t find in certain launch videos. Looks like I’ll be spending money soon.

[@DrienovBandofficial6197]

Hello from Slovakia, your chords are amazing🎉

[@cfrancis718]

They should have used you to do all the demos. You are a much better player than all of them. You are the best. 👍

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thank you for your kind comment. You don’t need to talk to showcase this keyboard as it speaks for itself. There are dealer videos that make wonder what they were thinking. 🤔

[@memoriesandphotobooks9569]

Thanks so much for your demo and commentary!

[@luigirubano2169]

Thank you for your demo. I love Genos 2. It's expensive, but I believe it's worth buying.

[@renetvedtpedersen5048]

Hey Leigh. Another great video. Love the sounds. Also heard Martins. This is so promising, looking forward to try it myself.

[@Vidflm]

I recently watched your enthusiastic video showcasing the Genos 2 instrument. Currently, I own the PSR-S770, which I've had since its initial release. Being more of a hobbyist than a professional musician and, now at the age of 75 with a typical budget and a background in rock music, I find myself intrigued by the features you highlighted in your demo. Given my limited expertise compared to yours, I'm seeking advice on whether investing in this relatively expensive instrument is advisable for my situation. The price difference between the original Genos and the Genos 2 is quite substantial at the moment. Would you recommend that I start by trying the original Genos and then, if needed, consider upgrading to the Genos 2? Alternatively, do you believe it's a sound decision to directly go for the Genos 2? Additionally, I'm curious if styles from the Genos 2 can be loaded into the original Genos. Your insights and recommendations on these matters would be greatly appreciated.

[@wolfgangmiebs359]

Thanks for this information. I could feel your love to this Instrument. Regards from Fuerteventura! 🎹😎🎹

[@briansture4353]

You don't need to sell this keyboard it is already sold. Martin played the YG2 for 40 minutes without saying a word his fingers said a million. This is an outstanding keyboard for the price. It is all the YG2 backup that adds to its heritage and value. Leigh, it's people like you and many others supporting the product that gives it real value and Yamaha free advertising.

[@williamgallacher4069]

I heard the demo last night then heard your demo and am smitten with this instrument I will be saving hard to trade up . Love all the sounds,must admit I play lots of old songs as I collect old sheet music ,someone has to keep the old songs alive. Love the channel will be my number 1 to go to liked your honesty about the mideli keyboard which I also have as a play about keyboard with my tyrosat the moment being my main keyboard.keep up the good work and will definitely sign up for your genos channel ,thanks bill(Bullseye-bill) oldplaying name from semi pro darts many years ago.

[@naukadladzieci]

Playing this and like this 14:30 to 14:40 is literally the purpose of my life! I mean to learn piano!

[@alanrobinson5109]

Hi Leigh, well what can one say. If this was strictly come dancing it would be 10-10-10-10 fabulous. Straight after Christmas I’ll be having a trek over the music shop to place my order. Looking forward to more videos. Cheers!!

[@riffingriffin1B3]

Thank you for giving us a great demo on the new Genos2. Love your real opinions and light hearted approach to loving music and great keyboards. (from Sarasota, Florida USA)

[@MrYamaha413]

THE BEST MAN FOR DEMOS AND REVIEWS 😉

[@lynda55]

Really enjoyed the Genos2 video, I have mine on order, can't wait after hearing the amazing sounds, yes it does sound far better than my original Genos I quite agree with you on the negative reviews on other forum's, surely you can't fault this keyboard😮.

[@whopaul]

Very nice hope to see more

[@aszandek]

Hi, thanks! You are an amazing player! Best for all!

[@andreasdegroot8041]

Great video, Leigh! Thank you

[@therationalpiper7428]

Some side by side comparisons with Genos 1 styles would be helpful. My brief impressions are that Genos 2 sounds more like a live performance. Would also be great to hear some snippets of song styles if you can get away with a few measures without a copywrite strike.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Your wish is complete. A few styles in the next video.

[@colinwashington8427]

Absolutely terrific.

[@Lion-j3d]

Very real midi styles.

[@mareks.4637]

Today your start was the best!😀👍

[@anthonyadolf]

Hi Leigh,really like watching your vids, informative and to the point. Did you manage to buy the genos 2?YThink its a great instrument. Thanks for your vids

[@Adolphus15]

A very impressive demo, you have the knack to showcase this impressive instrument. Any chance of playing the ‘Conquest of Paradise’ and the beautiful ‘Ava Maria’

[@larrytyler2557]

Just what's needed to make a purchase decision. Great stuff.

[@MegaFred8888]

mmm, Lot of the sounds seem the same as my SX900 , intros to Waltz etc, I can`t see me spending a extra 4k for similar.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Yeh they out all the old voices in Genos 2 and thought you would never notice 🤫

[@timlinke2450]

Hello, I’m so impressed! I once ask you your preference between Korg PA5X and Genos and you said personal preference. Do you feel the same now with the Genos2? Thank you for your response in advance!

[@idemditto]

Besides being critical, my Genos 2 will be delivered today. That will be a weekend of living like a mole 😁

[@vinhlam2578]

Thank you so much

[@tasterix4]

Perfekt !

[@guidodeciccio3853]

Hi Leigh - I just want to thank you for all your great videos they are amazing and your teaching's are amazing , Yamaha should hire you ........ wanted your views , for a hobby player , do you feel that Genos has a lot more to offer than the original Genos >>>> just your views I love playing music it relaxes me . I play my Genos every day and just thinking about the 2 will it increase my motivation?

[@LeighWilbraham]

Why hire someone who knows what they are talking about?

[@LeighWilbraham]

Genos 2 does offer a lot more than Genos 1 despite many silly comments saying it’s the same box as Genos 1

[@GaryMCurran]

You were a little upset yesterday with the comments on the live stream. I understand your frustration, and this comes out in this video. I've only gotten up to 16 minutes into the video and you've really hit the nail on the head. You have an original Genos. You've invested a lot of time and effort into getting that keyboard. You know it intimately. So, you ARE one of the few, independent resources that are out there that can judge what Yamaha has done. Are you a 'Fan Boy?' Most certainly, but there's nothing wrong with that. You can compare 2 to the original, and you can say 'Oh yes, this really does sound a lot better, that they've given this sound this, that and the other thing.' For someone like me, and maybe a lot of other people, we aren't going to be able to see the differences. As I said yesterday, my ancient Korg PA800 is 17 years old. No matter WHAT I listen to today, Yamaha, Korg, or even Ketron, the sound is going to be better, the styles are going to be better, and the technology is going to be better. No matter what I buy, it's going to be a huge step up from where I'm at now. Having said that, I'll withhold my opinion because YOU are the person with the best opportunity to evaluate Gen 1 versus Gen 2 of this keyboard. Having said all of that, it's obvious that, at least 16 minutes into the video, you're happy with the sounds. I, on the other hand, would probably be happy with the Gen 1 Genos, if I was going to go with Yamaha. 😋😛

[@KendoNagasaki120]

No shops have them in ,where did you get yours so quick it was only announced yesterday?

[@bakerman3039]

Leigh, is that right: Besides the new reverb there is no single new effect on the Genos 2?

[@mervyncoelhomusic]

Hello Leigh i would like to know how the multi 16 track works if you could program a song please..

[@peterredecop9504]

Hello from Canada. Thank you very much for the video. As someone with low vision and in need of accessibility features I'm wondering does the new Genos have a better voice guide this time? Genos 1 didn't have it built in so I'm really hoping this one has it built in and can read everything you do. Thank you again love your videos they have helped me a lot with Genos 1, and now maybe worth Genos 2.

[@Everlalo10]

Ooo my lord, I’m in heaven😂😂😂, thanks a lot for the video, well done job, now I’m in love with genos 2

[@GaryMCurran]

WOW! Overnight to get one? That's pretty amazing. Looking forward to your review of it. At 30 minutes, the Dynamic Control, if I understood what I was hearing yesterday, seems to be, in a word, more Dynamics. So, volume is one thing, but more like a variation in the velocity of the key hits. At about 57 minutes into the video, I noticed two things. On the Korg, and this dates all the way back to my PA800, the 'STS' or 'Single Touch Settings', comparable to the OTS on the Yamaha has the names of them displayed on the screen on the Home screen. So, for instance, I have a 'Jazz -4-tett' style pulled up, and I know that my number 1 STS is going to be a Grand Piano sound. Now, I won't know exactly what the four parts, Upper 1-3 and Lower will be until I press the button and they are displayed on the screen, but I know that it's going to be a Grand Piano at the least. STS 2 is Jazz Guitars, STS 3 is Drawbars, and STS 4 is a Tenor Sax. I can create my own settings and then rename the STS to what I want it to be. I'm not seeing that on the Genos. I don't have any idea what the OTS will be before I press one of them. Is it in there somewhere that you can see it from the Home Screen? Also at about the same time I noticed you were playing with Organ Sounds, and you didn't hold a sound for very long and switch the Rotary Emulation on or off. But, for the time you did, it seems to me that the Leslie emulation is unrealistically fast when either speeding up or slowing down. I wonder if the effect is adjustable? I know that I can make that adjustment on my very old PA800. I'm wondering if you can do it all on either Genos. One more thing. I'm looking forward to hearing your demos on the styles. I grew up listening to, and still primarily listen to The Great American Songbook and some Latin, i.e., Bossa Nova, RHumba and popular 'South of the Border' songs in the U.S. I wasn't one for the 80s and 90s, really, my musical tastes were well established before that music came along. So, when you're doing that particular video, I hope that you'll pay some attention to those genres of music. So far, I am enjoying your review and I agree that this keyboard is very good. At 1:10 into the video I understand the 'depth' of the sound. With a couple of 5" studio monitors on my desk I get a very nice sound that reminds me of a ballroom floor, and they aren't that far apart physically. But, there does seem to be depth to the sound. Also, I am loving the brass sounds, as well as the reeds. Before that, you were playing what, to me, sounded very 'Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass' trumpets and brass, and that was very good. I like those sounds. One more thing I want to point out, you talked about additional styles and stuff for 'other keyboards.' One of the nice things about Yamaha styles is the way they are made, and how easy it is to 'borrow' them. If I were to get a Korg PA5X, or even a PA4x on the used market, it is actually rather easy, just a few minutes worth of work, to convert a Yamaha style to work with a Korg keyboard. There is a video on KZbin by Qui Robinez on how easy it is to do. One thing I noticed, and I thought it had changed over the years, but maybe you can clarify. Back when Korg introduced the ORIGINAL i3 Interactive Arranger (years and years ago!), each style had several Chord Variations. I'm not talking about Variations 1-4, but actual variations depending on the chord style that you played. For example, if I played a C or C7 chord, I would get a specific pattern, but if I played a Cm, or Cm7, I would get a different pattern and if I played a Cdim, I would get yet another different pattern. In this video that Qui did, maybe he missed it, maybe they weren't there, but I'm not seeing any kind of chord variation for different types of chords. Anyway, as I said, I don't know enough about Genos G1 to compare it to G2. I like what I've heard so far and think Yamaha did a very good job with it. I look forward to your additional videos on it.

[@666JGNotts]

Excellent, thanks.

[@sharonghosh8562]

A fantastic review and thanks. My next question is, as a blind person, does anyone know if the voice guide is better than the genos 1. It was impossible to do so much other than access the main menus with that version.

[@LuisJacob366]

Great Leigh nice review and playing! Take it to the sun out side please 🙏

[@LeighWilbraham]

Don’t you live indoors? We won’t have sunshine in the UK.

[@LuisJacob366]

@@LeighWilbraham ohhh there’s sun here in Mexico. But I play 30% of my shows on open air. And genos1 screen has the weak side here outside. Liked your other video with styles too.

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@LuisJacob366 you won’t have issues. I have a studio light above and there’s no reflections or shine. They have done a good job.

[@MonkeyDLuffy-cq2lo]

please demo the sysex control from daw

[@johnvalk]

I suppose Yamaha will now also release a successor to the sx900, which if I am right is considered the baby version of the Genos 1 ?

[@samuelcharrier8164]

Of course😊his baby ,the sx900-2, they will wait a little for not kill the Genos 2 sell

[@musiclandukltd]

Well done Leigh. 😁👍

[@Denvermorgan2000]

Wonderful video I'm looking forward to watching your videos with this keyboar.d I really want one myself.

[@djingo2]

Great demo

[@adyirma1493]

Indonesia i like yamaha genos 2❤

[@tonyvandoorne6933]

Hi Leigh,very impressive. What about the expansion packs?

[@dannemachmar]

How are you connecting the genos and your mic? What gear do you use for picture and sound?

[@patrickrwhite8354]

Hi Leigh, I have tried many times to Download the entire playlist with one save and it isn't working did I do something wrong. I have followed Bonners video on how to load but I am not getting certain popup windows that ask me if I want to save this to the genos2. Frustrated as heck. Any thoughts, I would appreciate your help. Even the book has not helped.

[@donofarrel]

That was good, Leigh. I had no intention of leaving my SX900. I think it's a brilliant instrument and I've barely scratched the surface of its capabilities. But now....?

[@LeighWilbraham]

It’s amazing more videos to come.

[@johnvalk]

I modestly consider myself an advanced pianist, especially classical and also jazz. The latter gave me dexterity in using chords. For me, the SX900 is the optimal flexible arranger, easy to take with you and set up. With musescore xml files I create lead sheets that suit my vocal range. The harmoniser/vocoder is fantastic. There are now more than 1800 songs and instrumental pieces of sheet music in my iPad, which I have provided with the necessary styles and saved in the registrations and playlists. Explore the many possibilities of this instrument.

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@johnvalk that’s nice but it’s not a Genos 2! Absolutely different machine.

[@johnvalk]

@@LeighWilbraham You are certainly right. I am first and foremost a pianist, playing in various ensembles. I wanted to indicate that it is worthwhile to get to know all the possibilities of an instrument. And thank you very much for the illuminating KZbin videos.

[@donofarrel]

@@johnvalk You are right of course. I am playing hours a day at the moment but have a long way to go to call myself a player. I tend to use the chord looper and my voice to record many different types of song (doing Carols at the moment). Because I am more of a singer than a player, my right hand input on the keyboard suffers.

[@markabrads]

Superb Leigh 🥰

[@davetomsmusic]

In Canada resellers do not even have stock or pricing yet? How did you get delivery 1 day after product was globally announced?

[@squeakD]

Congrats man!

[@peterchaleumchai8922]

Please show me the style editing if they have any updates? Thanks

[@LeighWilbraham]

What in particular are you looking for.

[@peterchaleumchai8922]

@@LeighWilbraham I am looking for the style editing similar to the Pa5x, that you can edit every instrument that are in style individually > drum and bass ...

[@LeighWilbraham]

You can already do that in genos. Even down to the level of being able to change every individual drum voice.

[@oliverpopov985]

Hi, I want to buy my first arranger keyboard, at the moment i have kawai es 110. I noticed that Korg pa5x is the only arranger keyboard with 88 keys. Am i wrong to want to stay on 88 keys?. Thanks for all your inspiring videos.

[@LeighWilbraham]

If you’re more bothered about keys than sound quality and ease of use then yeh. 88 keys on a bad sounding board isn’t as good as 76 on a good sounding instrument.

[@oliverpopov985]

@@LeighWilbraham Thanks for your advice, i still want to play piano and I was wondering if you advice to keep moving from heavy to light key's, that's my reason for 88. I completely agree with you Yamaha sounds unreal.

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@oliverpopov985 look at a weighted midi controller like the kawai VPC1 and midi it to an arranger keyboard.

[@vladimirmamuza4974]

Sorry, i have one question. Can we use midi to style aplication for genos one,if you now maybe?

[@blackjack7761]

Seamless Voice Trantition on Genos 2 review please.

[@manuelcuevas4418]

Can you please show the MOST IMPORTANT ACOUSTIC SOUNDS LIKE , VIOLIN, GUITAR, TRUMPET, FRENCH HORN, HARP, ACCORDION , MAY I ASK WHY IS IT THAT NOBODY CARES TO SHOW THE MOST IMPORTANT BASIC SOUNDS IT PROBABLY GET SO MANY VIEWS THANKS

[@Dudsnb]

What song did you played on breakout eletro?

[@jorisvanham]

i have a question leigh you know genos hass something like ambi depth etc in live control but when i use the expansion voices the ambi depth is gone unless i do system reset and live control than its back how is this possible is it maybe because the expansion voices dont have the ambidepth technology

[@LeighWilbraham]

Expansion voices are separate.

[@bestrickie2]

Are you selling your other Genos?

[@davidkyle2073]

PSR sx900 screen 😮 needs to be tilt-able like Pa5.

[@ms6000]

I’ve been a KORG person all my music live I wish they made a 61 key version I would’ve consider it but 76 to big specially on live applications.

[@81rockstar1]

the one important feature that all yamaha's arrangers is the REALTIME DRUM individual ADJUSTMENTS(e.g kick, snare ect) unlike the other arrangers. With yamaha's you'll have to stop the playing and get into a deep menu dive to do so.

[@nonchai]

CHORD LOOPER still not editable or quantisable !

[@kenbanhiki1224]

I wish I had a little more technique.

[@talocan1986]

Please play Rock styles. I´m curious about GrungeRock and 90sAltGrunge Rock (Nirvana????) and 80sMajestyRock.

[@rossavedissian9983]

i wish they make it with Real drums and base guitars

[@marioidsouza]

Nice video. Though maybe not very objective. Today, to use your words, you sound like a kid in a sweet shop. Hope to see more objective videos from you once this phase has worn out. I would also like a more objective view on how different the sound is from the old Genos at some later date.

[@edwardc7462]

The Genos 2 looks good and has a few improvements angled screen nobs and sliders that light up when used but as we know most of the samples for instruments are the same as they have used for 20/30 years The real disappointing aspect of this new Genos 2 will be the price 4,999 just for the keyboard itself with packages including speakers and other things upto 5,600, I can see korgs Pa5x flying of the shelf.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Flying off the shelf… Hmmm

[@edwardc7462]

@@LeighWilbraham well youve got to admit not many people will be able to afford between 4,999 and 5,600 for the genos 2 in this cost of living time korgs pa5x is now between 3,300 and 3,600 in most stores

[@just_curi0us]

im going to sell my house to buy this :D

[@robmorris3006]

Justin Timberlake 😊

[@Ouralarmguy]

Would like to talk to you sometime waiting for my genos 2 hope couple days and no one knows as much as you i iam in 😊 Rochester NY 4 dealers know hardely anything about them except money know what will spent money for display If after i get minɛ tt

[@just_curi0us]

i think they copied the medeli akx10 led knobs. LOL JustKidding

[@LeighWilbraham]

Hahahhaha

[@Fernside5]

5:39 😂

[@jackiemarsden7985]

Justin Timberlake

[@musicman7016]

It sounds like no Seamless Transition! The organ has not changed either, the Leslie is still a coffee grinder!!!! The cabinet is still a cheap plastic door with toy buttons!! An outrageous price of €5000 Shame on you Yamaha!!!!!

[@FMSoundtracks]

Mee, too, I can't understand where are the "wow" improvements from the G1. Come on, guys...6 years of research and technology for this result? This is, for me, the same transition from Tyros2 to Tyros3. But that case 3 years, here 6 years!!! The G2 sounds good and Leigh is a wonderful demonstrator. I just find the G2 a poor update of the G1 after 6 years. Still no Bosendorfer samples, choir and electric guitars (and related DSPs) are the same, same 3 GB of expansion, less onboard storage, no seamless transition, same style editor, a few new sounds added, and so on. Except for FM voices, all this could be a SW update for the G1.

[@hussolini]

You talk so much and don`t say what is the difference between Genos 1 and Genos 2?