Just curious: Does Genos meet all your rhythm pattern needs?

[Moontom]

Anyone use a drum machine or second keyboard to supplement Genos specifically for rhythm/groove  purposes? I like the styles for the most part, not thinking here of another arranger, just other gear (or software, tho I'm not setup for that...)

been using a Krome for this but I just played a friends Yamaha MX 61 and was surprised at how useful the arpeggio patterns were -- the ones designed for kits are basically nice understated drum patterns.

the Krome has some good go-to patterns but they're busier and with fills after 8 bars, so less good for home project studio.

[markstyles]

I'm always looking for more:  but I'm coming from a compositional point, where I do use other kbds, sample libraries, virtual instruments, etc.  GENOS for what it's primary purpose is, a live one man band.. certainly fills the bill. 

I would suspect, although I've never done/checked it.  you could load in drums into the sequencer, or make multi-pads, if you wanted to include special beats.

If you want to use, drum programs, sample loops in a DAW, you can easily do that, and have GENOS sync tempo, and supply the musical parts.  I've been doing that for years.

[Lee Batchelor]

Same here. For live playing, the Genos styles are fine, although the kick and tom drums always seem way too loud so I have to route them through one of the Sub mix outputs so I can control them. Overall, I'm happy with the Genos drums and rhythms.

For the "non-mechanical" sounding styles I need for my recording, no arranger keyboard can come close. Instead, I use a DAW with VST drums. They are far superior but they should be. Each kit with patterns can be GB in size and cost a lot of money !

[Moontom]

thanks....helpful replies!

I like Genos for quick ideas but can't stand the hassle of trying to put together a simple four-bar loop with drums/bass/chordal instrument. thinking of going away from arrangers altogether....

[pedro_pedroc]

Hello,

I use only Genos. When the styles are not enough, I just change them or create new ones. Or create multipads to bring new variatons.

In some cases, my style parts have 16 bars... In "I Like Chopin" style, I create an Introduction about 26 bars... The part C of Moana has 16 bars... The part C of Wicked Game has also 16 bars...

Take a look: www.youtube.com/pedromseleuterio

It's all depends what you need and I'm sure Genos can achieve it - if you domain all features...

Regards from Brazil
Pedro Eleuterio

[Bachus]

Definately not..
I use the ipad to create new beats..
So many genious apps..