Winter NAMM starts today!

[StuartR]

The NAMM show in Anaheim opens in a little over two hours and Yamaha is said to have more than 90 new products to announce. The Yamaha booth will occupy an exhibition hall the size of football field. Let's hope a Genos firmware update is also announced. Coincidently the area had a magnitude 4.2 earthquake early this morning. It was centered about eight miles northeast of Trabuco Canyon, California, which is located 31 miles southeast of Anaheim. I hope none of the new gear fell over!😲😁

https://www.yamaha.com/us/namm/2018/comingsoon.aspx

[pjd]

Hi Stuart --

Yamaha finally fixed their countdown clock:

https://www.yamaha.com/namm/

It was one hour off last night. 

I've been blogging about random keyboard-related NAMM stuff at http://sandsoftwaresound.net/

Lot's of pre-show announcements this year.

All the best -- pj

[StuartR]

Hi Stuart --

Yamaha finally fixed their countdown clock:

https://www.yamaha.com/namm/

It was one hour off last night. 

I've been blogging about random keyboard-related NAMM stuff at http://sandsoftwaresound.net/

Lot's of pre-show announcements this year.

All the best -- pj

I knew you'd be watching! I'll take a look at what you've found. Thanks!

[StuartR]

I knew you'd be watching! I'll take a look at what you've found. Thanks!

Nice set up updates, Paul. Crossing fingers and toes for a significant Genos update! I've got two Geni to update now. 😲

[metcam]

Crossing fingers and toes for a significant Genos update! I've got two Geni to update now. 😲

I hope so too....I hope so too....

Regards

[Gunnar Jonny]

This link about Yamaha Introduces the PSR-S975 and PSR-S775 is posted at SZ by TommyF:
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/37345287/yamaha-introduces-the-psr-s975-and-psr-s775-versatile-arranger-workstation-keyboards-loaded-with-advanced-features

[StuartR]

I hope so too....I hope so too....

Regards

Nothing mentioned or posted yet.

[voodoo]

Seems to be nothing new about Genos at all.

[StuartR]

Seems to be nothing new about Genos at all.

Perhaps an announcement will be made on the floor during one of the demos.

[BartW]

I am dismayed that they would not even update the Genos "special page" which is linked to from the main NAMM Yamaha page. Bunch of "will be available November 2017" posts, etc. I would think you would do some marketing work/updates in preparation for such an important show. Disappointing for sure and glad I did not make the trip to NAMM this year.

[pjd]

Hi --

Yamaha seem to be featuring the entire digital and arranger workstation line at NAMM. The only "featured product" on the synth side is the MX88.

I haven't seen any new updates for either Genos or Montage. Haven't had time to check the Apple App store.

The Steinberg site seems sleepy, too. I'm wishing for some kind of NAMM pricing on Cubase Artist or Pro, now that Sonar's future is kaput.

Al the best -- pj

Spoke too soon about Montage. There is a Montage 2.0 update: http://sandsoftwaresound.net/namm-2018-montage-2-0/

[Dromeus]

There is a Montage 2.0 update

Once again I will stress that Genos Users deserve the same kind of support!

[Oldden]

Hi,
Just had four emails from Yamaha, new app, pianos,guitars and drums, no mention of Genos .
Oldden

[StuartR]

Hi,
Just had four emails from Yamaha, new app, pianos,guitars and drums, no mention of Genos .
Oldden

And of course this just came out today as well:

YAMAHA MUSIC PRODUCTION GUIDE
The official News Guide about the Yamaha Music Production product series and Computer Music Instruments

http://www.easysounds.eu/MusicProductionGuide_2018_01_EN.pdf

For those of you who haven't seen these, they are published by Easysounds (who make expansion packs for PSR, TYROS and Genos) and sanctioned by Yamaha and although they claim to cover articles about Yamaha keyboard instruments, they completely ignore their arranger series. And they're published out of Europe, the seat of the majority of Yamaha arranger user base.

Really, Yamaha?

[stephenm52]

Once again I will stress that Genos Users deserve the same kind of support!

Right on!  My understanding was that in January they would release more goodies for the Genos!

[valimaties]

Right on!  My understanding was that in January they would release more goodies for the Genos!

Yes ... maybe will be on January-31 (we don't know the year) on 23:59:59 .... Be attention to Genos Official Page ))))

I was joking

Regards,
Vali

[voodoo]

Yamaha Music Europe product programmer, trainer and demonstrator Hans-Peter Henkel said on facebook:

Die Arranger-Keyboards sind im Music Production Guide thematisch nicht vertreten, sorry. Daher ist das nicht die richtige Quelle an der Stelle

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1738823836353591/permalink/2083577255211579/?comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22O%22%7D)

Means:

The arranger keyboards are not topic of the Music Production Guide, sorry. Therefore this is not the right source at this place.

[valimaties]

Yamaha Music Europe product programmer, trainer and demonstrator Hans-Peter Henkel said on facebook:
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1738823836353591/permalink/2083577255211579/?comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22O%22%7D)

Means:

That is normal, because that facebook page is dedicated to Montage...

[StuartR]

That is normal, because that facebook page is dedicated to Montage...

Yes, I talked to Peter about this. He suggested contacting Yamaha directly and I've asked if he could provide a specific contact point.

[Oldden]

Hi,
There are some demonstrations/concerts booked for the Genos at NAMM, played by Gabriel Aldort. will have to wait and see if any videos come out.
Oldden

[Megerle]

Hi ,

Please help.

who knows this beautiful song ?

https://www.yamaha.com/us/namm/2018/comingsoon.aspx

Transacoustic Movie two.

Thanks and regards Lothar

[keynote]

Yamaha is indeed demonstrating the Genos at winter NAMM and here is a tidbit that explains some of the features plus other information about this powerhouse arranger keyboard.

Yamaha Genos @ winter NAMM

Yamaha's most powerful, best sounding, most flexible keyboard ever made!

Mike

[Megerle]

Hello Mike

Very interesting but unfortunately not the answer to my question.

regards Lothar