100+ new Genos2 Styles adapted to Genos1

[MadrasGiaguari]

Dear Lee,

appreciated the opinion of a real musician. Anxious to hear your impressions the Bose columns.

Presently I play mostly home, with a set of Yamaha Hs8 powered monitors, which I like trough all frequencies.
When I work on Styles Edit, initially I do most of the job with Sennheiser HD470 headphones. Then I play the Style trough the monitors. At that point quite a few further interventions appear necessary.

As I said, I'm reviewing all these Styles, and so far I see a general improvement. It's a kind of deep "polish", that in some case changes a lot.

Stay tuned for when I'll post the revised set (a few weeks).

Ciao,

Angelo

[Lee Batchelor]

Hi Angelo,

We're on the same page for sound gear. I too use Yamaha HS-8 monitors. Some day, I'll do an audio sweep of my listening area to see if any room treatments are needed.

I'll report back with my thoughts on your styles going through my Bose Pro 8 speakers in stereo 😀! Thanks again.

[Lee Batchelor]

I auditioned all of Anglo's styles through my stage system at a decent volume. Most mixes were better than the native Genos 1 styles!! Well done, Angelo!!

I must clarify. The native styles on the Genos are very good but when played through a large system that can reach the 40 Hz range (the frequency of an open E string on a bass guitar), it causes some issues - mainly in the drums with the Toms and Kick. They are WAY too loud on the Genos factory settings, regardless of the Master settings. Toms need to be subtle and a kick drum must never be heard. It must only be "felt" with some minute overtones. Anything louder turns an otherwise good style into a "marching band sound at an American college football match" 🤣!

The only thing I changed a bit on Angelo's mixes was a reduction in the amount of reverb on the Rhythm 1 and 2 channels. Yamaha are reverb junkies. I find they overdo it just because they can. Sometimes it sounds good but many times it clutters the mix.

Great job, Angelo!!

[Danny1972]

Hi Angelo,

This is amazing work by you and I can't wait to try them on my SX900 

[pieterpan]

Angelo - Thanks a lot.

Best regards <> Piet

[MadrasGiaguari]

Dear Charley,

yes, I do not play Country music. Apologize.....

The reason why you found some Country style in the set I published, will surprise you.
In the last 30 years we had an incredible good production of new music by young Neapolitan musicians (the top one was Pino Daniele, a monster of creativity). Nothing to do with the old Neapolitan songs, is totally new.
Well, the rhythm mostly used in this category is what I call "Lazy", a mix of 8 Beats, Country, Bossa and Rumba, altogether. You can play that for hours and never get tired.

To make a long story short, many times the rhythm they play with is very close to that of Country music, although the chords structure is considerably more rich and complex. That's why you found some Country style in the set I posted....

Sometimes, to make such Neapolitan genre, I start from Latin or just 8 Beat. In any case trying to melt the feeling of  Country/Latin/8 Beat.
You will find some example in the Styles that I named 8Lz.

I understand that real Country music has its own strong character. And since I'm not familiar with it, I could not make a good job in selecting the voices, volumes, effects, ecc.

Don't forget to download the revised version of the adjusted styles I posted.
https://www.psrtutorial.com/forum/index.php/topic,68438.msg516284.html#msg516284

Ciao,

Angelo

[rattley]

Hello!

Please don't apologize. Your dedication to your musical abilities is very evident.  I have always thought that choosing the right instruments is an art. The way Yamaha classifies styles is confusing sometimes. So many styles can crossover to other categories. Lately I'm still trying out all the different styles on Genos2. I like to pick a category and play the same melody line using different styles. Some surprises can result!  It helps me not get in a rut being too conventional playing the "obvious" song with the "obvious" style.  Unlike many of the members here I don't really like song specific styles. As they edit styles to make them song specific, I do the opposite. My preferred styles are more generic. With many styles it is only the intros and endings that make them song specific. Weed thru that and there is usually something I would use. I never used intros or endings that much before. It's only since Genos2 that I even audition any of them. Now they sound more realistic instead of just sounding like an intro or ending.  I'm still hearing wonderful sounds and such audio clarity like I hadn't heard before. Like Genos1 I will enjoy Genos2 the longer I have it. Maybe it won't be 6+ years this time??    Best wishes.  -charley

[theoutlaws]

 Thank you very much for your great work - the kind of styles you´ve selected are in my own taste .

[Lee Batchelor]

Hi again, Angelo.

Thanks so much for Version 2 of your styles! I'll download them. The first set were excellent. Can't wait to hear your edits 👍.

[shadowhankron]

These Genos 2 styles converted to Genos 1
Are fantastic, look forward to the remainder Genos 2 styles
that will be converted, anyone got the collection,
Thanks everyone, for style conversions.
Regards....Ronnie⁹

[valbess]

You have had so many thank yous what is one more??   But I really appreciate the work you have put in
( even if my brain says "leave me alone"  ) and for sharing.    Val

[MadrasGiaguari]

Dear Val,

very appreciated! Your words are kind and nice. I do thank you.

Ciao,

Angelo

[georges]

thank you dear friend for the excellent work you did for the G2 styles, for the G1.
I listened to and tested a few.
On my G1, it sounds very good.
I think I will be happy to use your compositions.

sorry if sometimes I don't speak very well, I'm French. But I love this language, which I practiced a lot in South Africa.
But in Cape Town the English is not perfect, like in the United Kingdom.
see you soon everyone

[MadrasGiaguari]

Dear Georges,

thank you for your appreciation of my skill. I believe that to share the work we do on our beautiful arranger, is one precious feature of this Forum.

About your English, I don't think you need to excuse at all. I'm Italian and I don't care if my English isn't at Oxford level.... Whoever speaks another language should be appreciate for his effort, that many people don't even try to do 

Ciao

Angelo

[dinapoli]

Thank you Angelo,

Great job!  My Genos sounds like a new keyboard!  The OTS voices sound better. Sounds like a good reverb and echo was applied to them.

I didn't play for a while this sparked more interest in me.

Grazie!

[rattley]

Hello!

If I spoke Oxford English no one would understand me. I speak American!!  LOL  -charley

[jdup]

Thank you, Angelo!!

I am grateful.

Jim Duprey