Name Just One Or Two Things That Made You Buy A Genos

[Pianoman]

Hello Everyone.

I know that the Genos has numerous qualities, but there is always that one single thing
that makes one reach for his/her wallet or purse.

When I first heard the T3, what blew me away was the Saxophones, especially the Growl Sax,
more than the SA Jazz Sax and Breathy Sax.

Having been a Saxophonist and playing Sax in bands till I was 32, that clinched the deal for me.

The second thing was the styles, as I had become bored with the styles on my previous keyboard,
a Roland G-800 that I had owned since 1998.

My request is:

Name only 1 or 2 things that made you buy a Genos.

Best Regards.
Abby.

[Fred Smith]

1. Its light weight.
2. I made a decision and don't have to fret about it any more.

Fred

[pjd]

1. Quality and expressiveness of the "acoustic" instrument emulations/articulations (SA2) especially woodwinds.
2. FSX keyboard and knobs/sliders for control.

Hope this helps -- pj

[metcam]

Mono-Legato
Drum editor
1.8 gb .expansion  memory
10 register memory buttons.

Regards.

[JohnS (Ugawoga)]

Hi Pianoman

Me!!     "Got to keep up with technology or you will be left behind"

Don't be like an Elephants bum "All behind"!!!!!!!!!!!!

No good being a luddite


All the best
John

[mikf]

Abby
I did not buy a GENOS because I moved away from portables to the Clavinova range, but I am chipping in here to just say that like everyone who makes a living from their tools and assets, you look at what value it might bring to your business. But the vast majority of people on this website who bought Genos are hobbyists, and like all hobbyists they don't really need much of a a reason beyond its new, I have the money, i want it. I buy new golf clubs all the time, knowing well that they probably will make little difference, new cars as a matter of routine every 2 or 3 years, just to have the latest. Of course a business would not do that, it would evaluate the best use of funds. But that's not what we are, for the most part.
Just saying that I am not sure that you will really get very useful information rom your question. 
Mike 

[DonM]

I haven't bought one.  But if I do it will be because of the nice big touch screen, the 76 keys, new drums, light weight, and many live controls.  I KNOW that's more than one or two.    But, I wouldn't change for one or two things; it's the whole package that must appeal to you.
P. S.  I still use the Growl Sax from the legacy sounds!

[Gloria]

It was the overall quality of the sound of the Genos.

Gloria

[Stijn]

1. Because my wife told me to.
2. I agreed with her.

Stijn

[Nickt5]

It makes my awful playing sound amazing!
If anything ever happens to me please dont let my wife sell my Genos for what she thinks I paid for it! lol

[Kaarlo von Freymann]

Abby
- I am chipping in here to just say that like everyone who makes a living from their tools and assets, you look at   what value it might bring to your business.
-hobbyists they don't really need much of a a reason beyond its new, I have the money, i want it.
-I buy new golf clubs all the time, knowing well that they probably will make little difference,
new cars as a matter of routine every 2 or 3 years, just to have the latest.

Just saying that I am not sure that you will really get very useful information from your question. 
Mike

Mike,

THANKS , finally someone who is willing to  say the politically  incorrect truth. We have all become victims of this "consume-consume-consume"  craze. Your examples are 100 % to the point.  Nokia (not many people know that is a Finnish company, their world headquarters are just a mile from my house) had an ad,

"How to impress your friends ? Buy the new Nokia". 

After reading your post I went out in the yard,  looked at my 27 year old Mercedes 300 SL and 18 year old Range Rover Vogue and said to my wife,

"I am not one of those who buy a new car every 3 years"

She smiled  "No, you have become reasonable, but did you really need  to trade in your earlier Range Rover 18 years ago?  It had only 55.000 km. And by the way you have spent more time on that ugly  new black keyboard than on anything else during the last months so somehow you remind me of those ancient Pharisees ."

Cheers

Kaarlo

[Fred Smith]

We have all become victims of this "consume-consume-consume"  craze.

I've never felt like a victim. It's always been a voluntary decision.

And, any chance you could stick to the subject line on this thread, just this once?

Fred

[Lee Batchelor]

For me, it was:

Primary reasons
Piano voices much improved (finally) over the T series
Far better sound processing though the Revo drums

Secondary reasons
Lighter weight
Touch screen
Faster speed through an SSD versus a disk drive

[KeyboardByBiggs]

• Overall Sound Quality
  Quality Of The Voices And Articulations
  Quality Of The Styles
  76 keys

[Depo1964]

Hearing this ... and any other Demo by Peter Baartmans,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjlZQKBWO6o

plus what appears to be a fact that the articulations capable on the Genos, tells me that
the Hardware is catching up with the software.

I hate to be bothered by the need to update this VST and that VST ..... lots and lots of VSTs.

I like to be able to use the right side of my brain in creating music.... and not worry about
maintaining my music software..... 

I just hope that the intrigue of hearing all of these wonderful sounds is not going to be overcome by,
for someone whose first Arranger keyboard will be the Genos, what appears to be a lot of complexity.
I hope there is an intuitiveness built into Genos.

[stephenm52]

1. Large touchscreen and the new Playlist feature since it rivals Korg Songbook that I love
2. Plenty of live Controls and the sound.

I know you asked for 2 items there are actually 4 within my 1 & 2.

It was the right decision.  I've posted it elsehwere on the forum my wife thinks I'm over the top when it comes buying keyboards in general.  When she saw the Genos she said " it looks similar to your Korg Pa4x"   But then I turned it on and played a few tunes, she then said, "this is the best sounding one yet." 

I play an annual Christmas holiday open house, I used the Genos this year and got the best response from the audience/visitors I've ever had using any other arranger. I'm also getting positive responses in other venues too.

[stephenm52]

Abby
I did not buy a GENOS because I moved away from portables to the Clavinova range, but I am chipping in here to just say that like everyone who makes a living from their tools and assets, you look at what value it might bring to your business. But the vast majority of people on this website who bought Genos are hobbyists, and like all hobbyists they don't really need much of a a reason beyond its new, I have the money, i want it. I buy new golf clubs all the time, knowing well that they probably will make little difference, new cars as a matter of routine every 2 or 3 years, just to have the latest. Of course a business would not do that, it would evaluate the best use of funds. But that's not what we are, for the most part.
Just saying that I am not sure that you will really get very useful information rom your question. 
Mike 

Mike with your CVP Clavinovas, Shigeru and Yamaha grands I don't think a Genos is going to enrich your life anymore than the other great instruments.

[EileenL]

1  I love its edit ability as most things can be done quickly and on the keyboard.
2  It is lite when taking out and the Audience love the sound quality.

[Kytrinh]

1. I anticipated and wanted one right from the first teaser video, knowing  the next generation of yamahas TOTL arranger would be something special.
2. Mid April, my dealer quoted a price i could not resist a day longer...after that its just pure sonic bliss.

[Gunnar Jonny]

 

1. It's a good looking keyboard
2. 76 keys

[jgriffin]

NUMERO UNO:  I went really crazy last fall and bought a new red Mustang and needed a new keyboard to put in it.  (yes it will fit with the back seats down)
NUMERO DOS: Because I did not buy a boat.

P.S.  Seriously....I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't bar-hop, I don't fish, I don't hunt, I don't buy expensive shoes or clothes, I don't play golf and I don't...................you get the picture.  The great vehicle is for my daily commute to work and the great keyboards are for my only real passion: MUSIC.

[stephenm52]

P.S.  Seriously....I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't bar-hop, I don't fish, I don't hunt, I don't buy expensive shoes or clothes, I don't play golf and I don't...................you get the picture.  The great vehicle is for my daily commute to work and the great keyboards are for my only real passion: MUSIC.

I like your style!! you remind me of me.    Got the collection of keyboards but no red Mustang I drive a minivan.

[guitpic1]

In no particular order...

Styles.
Voices
Multipad DoWop and other voices
76 Keys
Lightweight
Extremely upgradeable

[soundphase]

Cars were invented in 1890, and they already allowed people to move easily.
So, why did cars evolve ?
Why do we buy new cars ?

From the user's point of view, Genos is just an evolution of Tyros, ...
Drums are really far better
Sound quality is slightly smoother and better

[rickymo220]

1. 76 keys.
2. Sound quality.

[genos2018]

The quality of the instruments that have been recorded on for the accordion  sound omg.

[soryt]

1, succesor of T5
2, sound quality


Soryt 

[valimaties]

1. 76 keys and reduced dimension, compared to T5-76
2. Touch-Screen (I love it )
3. Playlist feature (which in my vision is far over to the old MF)
4. 10 Regs per bank
5. Joystick
6. Drum Setup
7. Sound quality

It has some "Chinese" hardware inside, and low quality, but we don't know when we buy

Regards,
Vali

[HalUnlimited]

Per your request Abby:

1.  Improved Sound quality - particularly, but not limited to, many of the acoustic sounds with their fantastic articulations

2.  Improved Styles quality - not just the legacy ones but also the addition of more contemporary options.

I tried out every Tyros since T3, and every Pax since Pa2x Pro, and this is the first time I committed to buying one for keeps. Genos has the most impressive overall package so far, IMO. However, I acknowledge that some of the older brands/models I previously mentioned do have some features and benefits that the new Genos does not. That is probably the reason that there can be no consensus. For example I definitely prefer the button layout and additional fills buttons on the Pa4x.  But, I'm willing to give that up for the overall sound palate which I prefer in the Genos.  Different people have different needs and wants for different situations and preferences

Per my life philosophy, Vive La Différence!

Hal

[J. Larry]

If I bought one, it would be primarily for the all the choral voices.