Yamaha Genos 2 - The sound of the movies in a Keyboard!

Want the epic sound of the movies? give me just a few minutes and I'll show you where to find it in Genos2. This tutorial also shows you how quickly you can multi-track using the keyboard.

[@gerdje1976]

i had a Roland G70 from 2005 and it broke a month ago, i needed to get enough money to buy a new keyboard and this was out of my league. A few days ago my parents said to me, son you get a GENOS 2 from us, and i could not be happier. So tommorow after 19 years i finally get a new keyboard and in my eyes the best there is. My parents are the best there are

[@dy6682]

I still use Roland EM 55 approaching 30 years now and still plays . Unlike you I had to transition to VSTS for affordability. Good luck

[@RobertoAvilesBanos]

Tienen que ser eninglrs?

[@RobertoAvilesBanos]

Ingles love i'm México

[@pellebjurman]

No instruments does sound so good wihout a great player at the chair.Greetings to you for a tremendous performance at G2 🙂👍

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thank you very much!

[@Transterra55]

I own three Yamaha keyboards… not only do they provide realistic sounds, Yamaha also taps into the power of emotional sounds. This keyboard is a true game changer in synth technology.

[@kenan_keys]

Yamaha is the brand which stands out in my collection of keys gear. Love it wholeheartedly because there is something for everyone/everything 😊

[@paulis7319]

I'm on my 2nd Yamaha board now (currently MODX8, previously the original MOTIF8) and you're spot on. Yamaha really rocked the music world with their technology!

[@patriciayoung6141]

Thank you so much Leigh this is just hauntingly beautiful,It is wonderful how you bring out the very best of these keyboards.The music you compose yourself is so lovely,have a good weekend.Pat. Pat.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thank you Pat X

[@Eastbirds_Lee]

What an epic presentation of this style. Goosebumps all the time. What a fantastic musician you are.

[@philipford6183]

This is more like it, Leigh. Absolutely beautiful, epic sounds. This is what the Genos should be known for, not the tired old-skool styles. Genos can do amazing things, but in the end that's up to the player. It's all inside the arranger, waiting to happen.

[@Del640]

I’m sure conquest of the paradise would sound great with that score!

[@malarampersad9492]

incredible,unbelievable,this the best demo of emotional sound ever

[@danbrown1888]

I watch hundreds of these kinds of videos and you've got some of the most interesting improvised music going on here. Makes me want to go buy this.

[@brevlod]

Like listening to a soundtrack of an epic movie.

[@pvsamorgan9803]

I wish Yamaha would update their PSR SX 700 and 900 with some of these beautiful tones and some new features in a lightweight body for keyboard players who can't afford the Genos. But, what a lovely playing, sir🙏🏼

[@jakesanchez3970]

They can't the sampling memory used to create these sounds in higher and not compatible with the lower psr models. Yamaha explained this in a video a few years back. You can replicate the sounds, but you wont get the clarity of realness you want.

[@france4me117]

WOW! That is style is epic ... One thing I noticed, Yamaha don't seem to label the FreePlay Styles on the on the owner manual which is rather annoying if not bizarre! This is why I bought this wonderful and YES, the best I my opinion professional arranger-workstation marvel :) YAMAHA you rule and for the obvious reasons, experience, wisdom and above, use of expertise in your arsenal ... Well super done my Leigh as always

[@Del640]

All well and good … however, it’s you that makes it sing!

[@LeighWilbraham]

❤thank you so much

[@TomMarvan]

Extraordinary - the musicianship demonstrated by Leigh and, somehow, by the machine. This is a very carefully crafted instrument that, in the right hands, as we see here, soars to incomparable, new heights. Thank you for another wonderful video, Leigh. You and the Genos2 sound absolutely magnificent.

[@arnolduk123]

Your reviews and presentation are some of the best I've watched. I really like the way you play the keyboard, almost like stroking the keys.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Wow! Desert Adventure! So cool. Thanks for showing us - would love to hear what the Gladiator theme sounds like on this!

[@stuartingram423]

And the soundtrack to Dune!

[@kenan_keys]

Genos was in a class of its own and Yamaha knocked it out of the park with Genos 2. Brilliant sounds accentuated by the wonderful playing. 👍🏼

[@jakesanchez3970]

Actually the Korg Pa5x is right there and beat the genos 2 in a blind sound test with the premade styles. Having heard them both side by side I wouldn't saying Yamaha is in a class of its own. The other thing in the Korg Pa5x is also outselling the Genos 2 which was a real eye opener for me.

[@pm7805]

I don’t know about the keyboard but you definitely play very well. You have an avid sense of music.

[@punk839]

That hackbrett sounds ridiculous. Ridiculously good!

[@rich4071]

WOW !!!!! That was the most beautiful improv I've ever heard. That, to be quite frank, was a "work of art." Just unreal. WOW again !!!!! Ricn

[@christianvolk5182]

Amazing sound Hans Zimmer is greating

[@DaveSurreyUK]

Great performance Leigh. It reminded me of a Hans Zimmer soundtrack, it was that good.

[@grantbremner6976]

Truly amazing sounds, thanks so much Leigh for sharing.

[@budspencer7363]

Wow 🤩 Wonderful sounds ❤

[@brucerichardson1664]

Fantastic skills and beautiful sounds Leigh

[@Del640]

I love the sound of that score around 8:50

[@timlinke2450]

Beautiful presentation!! You are a true master of your craft!

[@CrazedCrittic]

I could listen to that all day. Nice style.

[@wernerplochl9350]

What an evolution of the genos... amazing!

[@sandrafoulds4899]

Wow, you play beautifully, this keyboard sounds amazing

[@simeonjoshua5994]

Love it how you keep the playing very simple and enjoyable ❤

[@mousse4444]

Such incredible cinema score. I can see it already.

[@BigMTBrain]

Your playing is superb! 90% of the emotion and enjoyment. Yeah, the sounds are great, too! :)

[@kaththackray3309]

Stupendous style on Genos2 Leigh ❤

[@colinwashington8427]

It takes you out of this world Leigh. Brilliant once again.

[@johnathanshuey7776]

Demo well done!!

[@ManfredElsingBielefeld]

definitely a goal!Nice work!thx

[@RichardFortin77]

Beautiful Skills ! ! ! Amazing Instrument ! ! !

[@panroberto2222]

Beautiful 👍 like the memory of returning to Skellige ✨

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thank you.

[@enlighteneduk]

Wow. Just wow!!!!! Absolutely beyond incredible, such skill! ❤❤❤

[@X22GJP]

I’m torn between something like the Montage M7 and Genos 2. When I hear epic things like this though, I’m like, what am I even dawdling for?! Something like Genos 2 has all bases covered, and can be used to control a desktop module or iPad. Stunning demo, nice one!

[@danieldougan269]

It's not right that Yamaha makes you choose...one keyboard should do both for that kind of money. An arranger and synthesizer in one! It feels like an artificial limitation based on market segmentation.

[@michaelgreen2283]

The Genos has evolved into something truly amazing ( the original was great, but this is something else ). I have to stay with my Genos 1 as I just can't afford one of these......... maybe one day I'll get lucky in the meantime can just dream of having one. Keep up the great videos Leigh.

[@Bertrandarmel]

Hi Ley, I watched most of videos and it is the first I heard you to be so emotional at ea😅ch video made on a single instrument ! What is going on? I have to admit as a quick conclusion that so many negative critics of the Genos 2 are not justified at all and until you listen to the device capabilities and OMG! I love your reactions, you are funny. JUST CARRY ON! I have a Tyros 2 and was looking at the PA5x by my mind is switching…convince me more !!! Don’t forget to drink, eat and sleep! Best and keep us enjoying the Genos 2 Journey..

[@horrgakx]

Fantastic. Love videos like this.

[@myasonu1]

Genos at the fingertips of a Genius ! Amazing.

[@vikerbikeruk]

Fantastic well done sir

[@mrityunjaytripathi5588]

This instrument is born for people like you, Sir!

[@stuartingram423]

That sounds truly truly epic.....I could spend weeks on this style alone to be fair. I see youve mastered the stop button now instead of the chord looper lol. This would sound good for The Phantom Of The Opera too. Amazing playing as aleays on my dream arranger 😊 fabulous presentation, so talented.

[@danieldougan269]

For as much as it costs, Yamaha should incorporate all the features from the Montage into this so you can use it as a synthesizer AND arranger with no compromises. They should also make an 88-key weighted version.

[@thoang101]

I really enjoy this demonstration. I would spend hour with this sound.

[@mscman13]

Holy cow.... this sounds amazing. And your playing did it full justice!

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thanks Andy

[@johnvalk]

Great your inspiring reviews

[@hemidesign]

This is freaking amazing brother! God bless u

[@toddmorrison7342]

OMG!!! I'm speechless!!! Two weeks ago I bought the Yamaha Montage M8X which it quite remarkable, but a little overwhelming, as it is so complicated. After watching this video I may consider taking it back and getting the Genos 2. You've succeeded in blowing my mind away - now go get your laundry done! 😄

[@X22GJP]

Considered the M7 myself but held back because of the Genoa2 news that’s now out in the wild. After 30+ years out of the keyboard game, I’ve been looking for something to scratch a creative itch. My last keyboard was a decent home arranger, so something like Genos2 would be much more immediate. As good as the M7 is, I just know I wouldn’t do much beyond the presets.

[@toddmorrison7342]

Yep, that's me too, the presets are so incredible, finding time to go beyond them is challenging. It appears that the Genos2 is much more intuitive than the Montage M8x, or at least he makes it seem that way. Cheers to your prospective purchase, I might be right behind you. ; ) @@X22GJP

[@lesleyanndavidson1903]

Must say sounds Brilliant.

[@nicolasarianos9731]

woow ...great playing ...GOD BLESS YOU

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thank you! You too!

[@rajeshghosh6581]

Very nice

[@divil58]

Blimey!!!.....it makes my Fantom 6 sound like a Stylophone!!! 😍

[@ThiloDA]

After a very long time I'm back. You may still know me... the key has fantastic possibilities, shown very nicely in this video :) Looking forward, Thilo

[@TheSantbanerjee]

It's wonderful 👍🏿

[@mihaidelea5672]

those pads are incredible good

[@brentwestbrook]

One word - impressive!

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thanks

[@aszandek]

Wonderful and more. Thanks!

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thank you too!

[@jonfletcher147]

Wow Leigh! that desert adventures sounds incredible! and what a beautiful tune....improvisation??

[@cliffbell3155]

Omg. Love the quick recording you did at the end. I love making up songs like that too. Choirs,strings. Cinematic type music is my cup of tea. Only just subscribed to your channel and going through your videos and finally found someone who really shows the keyboard. (Which I want by the way lol) but will be a long time yet😢. Keep up the good work mr Wilbraham 👏 👍 and look forward to more sound examples. Just gonna sit here now and drool with envy that you have one lol.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Thanks Cliff. Great to have you on board.

[@naturesrecovery4516]

WOW, WOW, WOW speechless fantastic.

[@edc614]

BRILLIANT!!!

[@sami_craiu]

Wonderful !

[@lawl4817]

Hi Leigh! I think what you have is a Genos 3...😆😆😆 It amazing how you extract the essence of this instrument. I barely scratch the surface of my Genos 1...Still going thru the sound and style...😅

[@tpmm1]

Fantastic!

[@johncarter2741]

Lovely. Reminds me of tangerine dream theme from the film legend a bit. Unicorn scene.

[@pixelpret712]

Wow legendary❤

[@denisdohle773]

Superschöne Präsentation.ich glaube,ich brauche den genos2 .Den mit meiner louvre einbinden wäre der hammer!!!!

[@bill1000]

Hi Leigh Once again many thanks. I always enjoy your viseo’s, but this one is your Best so far. In fact it the best of all the video’s I’ve watched. However - it would be nice if you included a list of the songs you play. I just don’t recognise some of them, as I have neglected a lot of the modern stuff that Yamaha are now including in the keyboards. Bill

[@attiladavid8736]

OMG. Wow. Thx!

[@nisdaniel]

Super interpretare!👍👍👍

[@danieldougan269]

My DGX-650 is a scaled down version of this. It's surprisingly capable for the money! No, it can't sound like THIS, but it can sound pretty darn good if you push it.

[@RGM543]

I wonder if Yamaha employed John Williams to create that style. It’s absolutely awesome.

[@goldstraw360]

Did you accidentally leave transpose engaged? I was trying to play along but although you were apparently playing in Cm, we're hearing Eb! Nice demo.

[@LeighWilbraham]

Oh yeh lol 😂

[@garzoroberto7623]

Leigh would be aware that Cm is the relevant minor chord to Eb major, ie. same key signature scale notes. 🤗🎹🎶

[@Micleb34]

Tellement plus facile !!😜

[@isaacsworld9269]

Was skeptical after bashing a Genos 1 in a store last Month as I got bored, but I have to admit that is impressive. $6000 here plus a pedal and a decent stand. Given me lots to think about though.

[@productamadeus8745]

It’s like a Montage M-stripped of the synth focus. Interesting. Great playing!

[@X22GJP]

Like it, but not it. There is so much more on top, but then arranger keyboards have been approaching music like this for literally decades. My last one was a PSS-680…very advanced for its time having basic FM sound editing - something even this lacks.

[@StefaanHimpe]

@@X22GJPWhat is lacking? Genos2 has a complete DX7 inside.

[@danieldougan269]

​@@StefaanHimpe AWM synthesis.

[@CarlRick]

Hi, After just listen for a couple Of minutes it sounds like a leading motive in a big production film. Or it feels more like the final scene in a big production film. So beautifully done. The sound is just awesome and amazing in every way. Creds to you that you have come up with this lovely melody. Keep the good work! 👊🎹 With best & kind regards from Sweden, Rickard (A guy that still is new to learning to play the piano after just two years.) 😉

[@303Estates]

Your last couple videos on the genos two are awesome! What a machine! Keep up the great work! Here’s the big question, I have a genos one, can I get all these cool, sounds and styles on the genos one

[@LeighWilbraham]

Sadly not. Nothing like this in Genos 1

[@elijahdavid2866]

😭😭😭😭

[@elijahdavid2866]

​@@LeighWilbrahamyou always make to try something new right ? If possible try to bring it to Genos 1 pls 😭😭😭

[@MePeterNicholls]

Arranger keyboards are underrated

[@nielsj.folmann2655]

Very nice performance :-) After you have reviewed the Ketron Event and talked positive about it - what is now your opinion comparing these two keyboards Genos 2 and Ketron Event?

[@user-mo2kt4pz8b]

Thats it. Im getting one.

[@thegambl3r]

Hi Leigh, Have you had to change any settings on the EQ or compressor or is it as out of the box. l use your golden EQ settings for he current Genos as it improves the sound, just wondered if this one is the same?

[@COLOMBUSKRISTOF]

GRANDIÓZUS !!!!!

[@antonioperillo1182]

Hallo Leigh, what's your opinion about this new Genos2? Are there many differences with previous model 1?

[@LuisJacob366]

Leigh I was waiting for an hour new video. Only 17 min 😅 Genos 2haters gonna hate 😊

[@rumenaleksandrov4391]

I AM IN LOVE…AND THIS TIME IS FOR REAAAAAL………❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✨🤟

[@neli5p]

Oh wow!!! 😮

[@mjdb71]

Great videos, hat off. I cannot find the genos club site you referred to, can you put it in the comments?

[@serzest2932]

Very epic ❤ Yamaha montage have this sounds ?

[@TheFuncannyValley]

How well do you need to play to work this? Would this be ok for a solo lounge act? I am not good at playing and singing at the same time. Could this would for me?

[@bouna2009]

Does it exist any possibility to play this DesertAdventure style with any other Yamaha device or any midi device with a specific software ?

[@simonw.2206]

Wow!!!

[@malarampersad9492]

very nice,audio link is also possible on the genos 1 trough the song player

[@LeighWilbraham]

Its available via audio link multi-pad

[@Ethaniel_UK]

Yeah I have a brand new yamaha mox f 8 and it's sounds are very similar. However it doesn't have styles I do like the production setup in the mox f 8. It's all from scratch no presets

[@pm7805]

What music did you played in this video? I quickly got inspired to learn this. Do you have a list that you want to share of what you played?

[@LeighWilbraham]

It’s all improvised.

[@pm7805]

@@LeighWilbraham at one time i bought Yamaha SX900. It was a great machine. I had to return it due to lack of user manual. Is the situation same in Genos2 as well? No users manual?

[@LeighWilbraham]

@@pm7805 there’s a full manual for both on line