Yamaha Genos 2 - 90 minutes of music and styles
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- Take a listen to the styles on the Genos and the voices that come as OTS.
I take a good look at the content that you don't see in other vides and also give you some song alternatives that you can use for the song specific styles. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the channel - it helps my video to be seen - really appreciate it. Cheers - เพลง
I was the owner of Genos 1 when it launched. I was working full time when I got it but the Pandemic happened so I was forced to sell it to pay bills. I was very sad after I did that as I knew it didn't feel right and I didn't want to do it. I am saving up for Genos 2 and hopefully I will enjoy this magnificent machine again. Your videos have been the best. Yamaha should use your videos for reference as only truthful no BS and a person that genuinely enjoys the instrument.
I can't agree more in regard to Yamaha using such talented musician and a passionate person like Leigh. I can only that he is my inspiration and a great teacher if that's the word you use in English. Well done to you for saving up to get back to you passion of playing such Yamaha Genos 2
Yamaha keyboard always my favorite. I did sole my Tyros3 because I need to pay bill as well. Hopefully someday I'll able to get the Genos2.
I agree, Yamaha would be wise to acknowledge Leigh Wilbraham’s thorough exploration of this exceptional machine, shedding light on its standout features and potential areas for improvement. By recognizing Wilbraham’s insights, Yamaha can better understand the nuanced aspects of their product and cater to the needs and preferences of their customers effectively. Additionally, leveraging Wilbraham’s expertise can enhance Yamaha's reputation for prioritizing customer feedback and innovation in their designs.
this is a very sad story, I would never have submitted the instrument.
@@ZachemTebe-ks5zc It's Life man what can you do. Hopefully i can buy the Genos 2 in the Future.
I’ve seen a few negative comments - must be jealousy because they haven’t got one. Your two videos highlight what a magnificent keyboard this is. The styles are beyond compare!
Yes, positivity is also weird unless you never heard the Genos 1. It's mostly Genos 1 users that are pissed, not because this is a bad keyboard, but because it's pratically the same.
Nothing you hear here is something not doable in the Genos 1 sounding just the same.
In fact, this Genos 2 just made Genos 1 one hell of a business opportunity before they start raising again, when this new baby doesn't sell...
❤ Blown away Leigh, not only with the keyboard but also your playing and improvisation, love my SX900 to bits and love doing what youve just done just sitting flicking through styles and playing different tunes and genres, its amazing how quick you lose time. Take care Sir, ❤️🎹🏴
Thanks so much
Wow Leigh! This reminds me of the switch from Tyros 3 to 4, where it felt like the sounds of Tyros 4 had been smothered with butter and honey. This is obviously even better; silky smooth and mellow - a joy to hear. The sounds in Celtic Hymn (one of my faves), I just cannot wait to try it. Thank you so much for sharing and I am very much looking forward to years of goose bumps.
In 2016, I started as a beginner & completely 'self taught' player (playing by ear) on my new PSR S970, so am in no way accomplished like you. But, Genos 2 has so much on it, it will keep me going for years I'm sure. I watch many other brands too, but keep coming back to Yamaha. Great videos too, Thank You :)
Hey don’t forget I play by ear. That’s no bad thing
what an incredible piece of kit, the styles and voices are immaculate add that to your brilliant playing skillz made this a total pleasure to listen to.. fantastic video thank you leigh.
Wow, thank you!
I just bought a PSR-SX900 and now seriously thinking of buying this piece of gem. Time to start saving.
Can’t wait to get my Genos2 hopefully before Christmas if Yamaha can supply my supplier! The more I hear the better it gets, so thank you Leigh for demonstrating what this instrument can produce.
Another stunning video showing some of the features of this keyboard Leigh. You make everything seem so effortless yet produce some wonderful music. Big thanks again. Alex
Thanks Alex - you’re a fine chap to comment x
Possessed by the spirit of Jim Bowen! Laughing with tears in my eyes, best entertainment on YT in a long time! Loving the playing too, major skill being witnessed here, thanks Leigh
Thanks - your bendy bully is in the post.
What a delightful 90 minutes! More please!🇦🇺
Good on you, Leigh, another sensational demo and one hopes finally all the puzzling negativity which we experienced during the launch will have now dissipated. My Genos will be retired and, in the meantime, Sweetwater in Indiana will be sending the new Genos2 my way to San Diego, California, in 2 weeks. I have been enjoying this and your other Genos2 videos while going on extended walks around the lake near my home (it is a very good way to prevent a bad back). It’s perfect walking entertainment. Thank you again.
My goodness. I forgot about a load of these tunes you never hear now. Brilliant. Wish I could afford the £4000 plus it costs!
Told you it needed someone like you - you truly do it justice. Best wishes
Hi Leigh. Will watch your new video tomorrow. Just sat through the latest Peter Baartmans demo and the G2 has some amazing sounds. He played a tune from Yentl and the violin at the end, oh my word. Very much looking forward to trying mine when it arrives 🎉.
Hello Leigh, another fabulous video again. I’ve since ordered a Genos2, I was shopping around and found some great trade in prices for my Genos1 & a couple of other older keyboards I have, the offer was too good to be true but it was true so I took it. Now just playing the waiting game but at least I can watch your videos to continue wetting my appetite ! The combo of this and my other two TOTL’s is going to be killer and will cover almost everything.
Leigh
I share your passion and have had tears .... watching You tube!!!! Thought that would never happen. My Genos 2 is scheduled to arrive early next week!!! Bought it from Sweetwater (I'm in Ohio, USA). I have had a Tyros 5 and know it inside out. Never pulled the trigger on Genos, and now I'm so excited I can't stand it. I have a P-515 piano hooked up via Midi with my Tyros, and it makes a HUGE difference in ability to express with the keyboard action. I can't wait to hook it up to Genos 2.
I've been watching lots of videos, but frankly, I enjoy yours the most (not smoozing here)...because your authentic love and passion I share....and I've never player or heard a Genos live!!!!
One technical question. I have lots of software for Tyros 5, including your amazing Epic Strings 1 and 2. Will the work via expansion manager with Genos 2, or will you be producing Genos 2 versions of your more popular products. Again, I have Tyros 5 versions and am hoping that my existing registrations (hours of tweaking as you can imagine) will transfer and be useful. However, what I have been learning from your videos is that I probably ought to just start over since Genos 2 is so more advanced than Tyros 5. You convinced me to go from T5 to G2.
I'll be in touch to likely join your group if you'll have me. I love a variety of styles, love music, playing piano most of my life and love it, especially big band, jazz, and easy listening....and yes, ballads.
Also appreciate your ability to move through the styles and just play like a regular guy like me. It makes me feel better about the 6,000 I just paid!!!!
Open to any advice about how to get started and how much to mess with all my Tyros 5 stuff. You know how you can love past stuff, but who has the time when such amazing gold lives and awaits within this amazing instrument. Just full of gratitude (tis the season) to be able to afford it and have the health and mind to understand, play, and appreciate it. Thanks. I feel like I know you, and all I've really done is watched you on You Tube and appreciate your Epic Strings and Hollywood pack - and also some of the registration packs.
Sorry for such a long post. You inspired it. Get some rest and food......lol.
Dave Beam
Great stuff mate and I like hearing your stories as well as your playing I loved your country section I to relate to your story great video
Love your demonstrations and great narrative 👍😊
You are so good, you could turn a Casio CL Tone into a World Class Symphony!
Love the way you play sir. Amazing! really enjoyed watching it
Enjoyed your style demo. Beautiful .
Great Leigh. 3rd amazing video. Even that the 2nd make me feel better and more amazed. This one is great too
Simply amazing video. What a great musician you are I enjoyed it all. Thank you
Very good Play, thank you,
greetings from Robert from Germany ☀️
Great demo! Thank u!
fantastic a great hour and a half of great music , i ordered one and cant wait to get playing got to be better than my yamaha psr 8000 , looking forward to the next video
a truly great sounding keyboard and you play it wonderfully sir, my hat off to you, i enjoyed every moment of you playing,cheers m8
Really enjoyed your video en demonstrations. Thanks...
Great informative video. Sounds are amazing. Hopefully will be getting one in the new year. Many thanks
An amazing keyboard played by an amazing keyboard player.
Thankyou
I grew up with country music i like almost all but country music is my favorite
I like country music the best as well. But with yamaha you have to learn to make your own country styles. I think I have made over 300 of them so far.
Genos 2 is a big leap forward indeed!
Thnxs for the review. Juist ordered my Genos2. Can’t wait to playboys myself.
Thank you Mr Wilbraham… that was a most beautiful evenings entertainment, without having to leave the house! ☺️ its almost a new style of theatre…hearing the style, trying to figure where we’ve heard that before, and before we’re know it you’ve taken it there, or some where even more beautiful! Thank you so much! 🙏🏻
(lol you’ve really inspired me to start a journey…lol unfortunately it’ll be first steps though, and think I’m going to have to start with the EZ300 with key lighting 😂😂🙈)
Nobody cares how you start your musical journey, only that you’ve started. Good luck and best wishes.
Can't be long enough...! Thanks!!! 😊👍
you play verry wel it is an amazing instrument , i know it myself for a few days i am also a proud owner off a genos 2 thank you for this beautiful video mr wilbraham greetings from belgium
Thanks a lot!
I didn’t expect the difference with Genos 1 to be so big!😮
Big suprise...💥
Beautiful demo❤
beautiful instrument, thank you for the beautiful video, I will follow you, mine has also been ordered, greetings
Hi Leigh, Many thanks for the entertainment and HQ demonstrations which clearly show the many enhancements and attractions of the new Genos 2. I'm pleased that I've ordered one. I only have one disappointment in Genos 2 - the lack of continuous sound capability when changing presets. This is momentarily noticeable in a couple of places when you change from amped guitar sounds to strings. I can live with it though.
I have order my Genos 2 and trade my Genos 1 .but after seeing and hearing ur video i become more happy and less in patient to receive my new Genos2.
Thank u Leigh for ur wonderful viedeo👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great demos Leigh. ❤
Fabulous demo Leigh much better than others I have heard can’t wait for mine to be delivered I have been promised it will be before Christmas. Best wishes to you and have a good festive season. Ron Kendall.❤😅
Hi Leigh, thank you for your great demonstration of what is going to be a fantastic keyboard for Yamaha. 😊😊
My pleasure!
love your left hand accords. amazing, wanna to learn it (y)
Great video, my friend, keep up the good work
Hi Leigh. Your presentation is 100% better than the official Yamaha presentation 👌👌👌👍👍
Fantastic Leigh.
I have been saving for a Genos 1, but now I am afraid I will be disappointed after watching your Genos 2 videos.
Jim
That is the best demonstration of G2
I will buy it in Brazil
How much is genos in Brazil
Hi Leigh another great video, it sounds superb can’t wait to hear the instruments especially the Flugelhorn, maybe you could feature that in one of the next styles you feature, great video very informative with added humour lol. Del-from Kent
Thanks Del. Life is too short not to have some humour.
Beautiful Skills ! ! ! Amazing Instrument ! ! !
I think yamaha, never forgot that music can be serious , but should also be very much about having FUN whilst playing. And having FUN comes across strongly, with this Genos 2. Great organ/piano/guitar sounds. Superb backing that inspire. No wonder wilbraham got a bad back. He carnt leave the genos. Great videos
Maestro, I love your playing! I got my Genos2 the day after launch (I'm probably the first lucky owner in Atlanta), having enjoyed my Genos1 since the first year it launched. Your catchy "got to lose control" video helped to sell me on it. Genos2 is truly a wonderful upgrade, but I'm finding some issues I wanted to share. The new style dynamic control setting cannot be saved into registration (even though the new style ambience setting can be saved). The full keyboard AI chord detection mode is much, much worse (Genos1 was about 98% accurate, Genos2 is about 75% accurate vs. the same songs, ugh...). Have experienced situations where polyphony apparently gets exceeded and style voices cut out for long periods of time, even though I'm playing my imported registrations and the Genos1 played them fine. Plus it is not seemingly possible that the cutouts happened due to polyphony truly being exceeded, there's just not that many voices being played when it happens. Speaking of imports, many of my expansion packs are not compatible via the Expansion Manager software, but I finally figured out that I could load them into Genos2 via a USB drive via the backup I took of the Genos1 drive (I followed the video Yamaha made on how to migrate data). Many of my imported Genos1 registrations don't restore the style and voice settings even when I used built-in styles and voices. While they fixed and improved lots of things with the software, some old nits remain. Why must I still press the uppercase arrow again after entering the 1st uppercase letter? It should work like Apple devices. Also, it is seemingly still impossible to remove MIDI/Audio songs from the home screen. All in all the plusses outweigh the minuses, but since I use the full keyboard AI chord detection pretty much all the time its lack of accuracy vs. Genos1 is a disappointment. I can't enjoy all the sound quality improvements when it keeps playing wrong notes. Hopefully they will find out about these issues and provide a firmware update. Looking forward to more of your videos about Genos2!
Nice self effacing work, made me switch my PSR SX900 (which I have neglected, so many VSTs!) on . . .
Hi Leigh, 37 mins, the Happening, Diana Ross and the Supremes. Great video.
Thanks now i can listen to it and play it correctly.
I started with the Yamaha PSR 800. Started using that for my ministry visiting convalescent homes and small worship groups and people just stuck at home. I have a Tyros2, Tyros5 but it's getting too heavy. I'd setup and just want to take a nap. I did not have the money for the 28 pound Genos. I started saving for the Genos2. In the mean time I purchased the Medeli but it did not make the cut. I've save up the money and am gonna buy the Genos2 and a nice case in the next couple of weeks. Thank tou for your honest reviews.
Honesty is always the best policy because you have ears just like me.
WOW! That style with the tubular bells is simply stunning ... What is the name of the style please? As always played with such passion and expertise by Leigh ...
I finally finished watching this today. I will agree with you that Yamaha has most certainly pulled out the stops on this keyboard. I think you've uploaded at least two more than I haven't fully watched yet. I am going to be especially interested in the Jazz, Big Band, Latin and Ballroom styles, since that's the music I play mostly.
One thing I did notice was how good the Harmonica was, and I'm wondering if they have a Jazz Waltz that would work for Bluesette, which a Harmonica and a Jazz Guitar.
Yes, if I had the available funds, I would probably buy one. Unfortunately, right now, I don't.
Simpatico e bravo musicista, dimostrazione molto accattivante 🎹🎹🎹
Another winner, Leigh.
I have had Genos1 for 3 months and it is truly incredible compared to Tyros 5 76! which is in the second house! being the last Tyros! Genos makes the difference by being a new era of workstations!.
Genos 2 is next I will buy Genos 3! and things will get more interesting, at least I hope so
greetings from Italy for work I hope to bring some performances soon! a warm greeting
Richi
Sounds like some of the Genos 2.0 upgrade stuff made its way over here.
Intro II of 60sOrchestralSwing samples Frank Sinatra's "Swinging Down The Lane".
Great playing! Some of those remind me of Cliff Adam’s sing something simple lol!
I so enjoyed that. No kerfuffle just plain(Or not) and simple enjoyment. I will keep a watch out for the next instalment. Suppose I had better go and play my inferior Genos 1.....for now😉
15:06 The one you were looking for is "Sail along Silvery Moon" 1937 by Billy Vaugn. There has been a gazillion versions of that song over the years. Delightfull little melody Vaugn introduced that "Singing Saxophones" harmonization. 🥰 20:43 Wet wet wet "Love is all around" 😀Think you can play most of their songs with that rhythm.
Listening to you playing and the styles you are choosing. I am beginning to feel a Euro-Us connection with the people creating these styles. Definitely different from YG1. I would describe the sound as a much higher quality. As you say, goosebumps.
Wow Yamaha! But the Best of the Video are you👍🏼🥰
Just watching this video again, and you’re playing ‘the Happening’ to Crime Comedy Rump style; sung by the supremes and I first heard it on a Herb Alpert MFP LP in 1970.
I have taken the plunge and ordered a Genos 2. It should arrive early January so it will be a Happy New Year. If I can’t play like you by Valentine’s Day I will be chasing you for my money back! 🤣
Hahahaah so funny. 😆 specially as I’m skint.
@@LeighWilbraham So will I be when the credit card statement arrives! Can I ask you where you honed your incredible talent? Paul
@@pauldgardner1 just hours of playing with headphones and no friends.
There's only one big thing wrong with it Leigh.... I haven't got one. One style you played I was really hoping you would have played Crazy with it. Great video, great demonstration, fantastic keyboard.
Next video I’ll show that
Nice! Im wondering, are the different arranger parts their own midichannel so if one would like to use a specific synt outside the Genos, to play that part in the accompaniment? Say there’s a basspart in the accompaniment that I would like to be played with a sound on a Moog? Can it be done?
Oh, and are the drums still using different samples so that say a snare sounds just a little different for each hit. (Like on the original Genos) Thank you.
Really beautiful to hear the sound of this keyboard and of course your undeniable artistic ability. Too bad something like this will never come to Venezuela, I have to settle for my PSR E473 which doesn't sound at all like a Genos. In any case, it would never be possible for me to buy a Genos even if it arrived in Venezuela. I will enjoy his art. Thank you.
I'm a big fan of Yamaha Musical instruments specially Pianos and Keyboards since i was 10 i had my first keyboard the PSR 240 a basic keyboard and upgrade to the psr e413 and dgx 650 and I liked the real piano sound of the CFIIS in the arranger Keyboards since tyros 4 but Genos 2 comes to the power of reality in the orchestral sounds as well guitars and bass also the synths
Hi , master.
Kindly post styles and voices comparison between korg pa5x vs genos 2.
No one is posted.
Jak ten gościu robi te przejścia to nie idzie tego słuchać 😵💫
The Genos2 makes some serious spaghetti. Nice. Great playing.
Yes it does!
The rearrangement effort is the most appealing thing about it. I wonder if the new versions of the styles will trickle down to the SX series, replacing all the basic 400-500 older ones they used to have. If so, its going to make the SX series a hit for the money. Unless you need some specific feature only Genos provides - a slightly improved SX engine should play these arrangements without a fuss.
In all honesty I'm astonished about the sounds. Just about everything in the orchestra sounds has been taken to another level of existing. Yamaha have always been good at making their arrangers to sound almost like a real Orchestra, but the quality of each sound is just all gotten up and the sounds seem so playable. They had their Mega voices for quite some years that was used for primarily the arranger parts, but every of the S.art sounds, even those that sound familiar from the original Genos seems to have gotten a lift up in realism. I am really glad they finally have gotten away from those brass solo instruments with build in vibrato in the loop and you have some clean and lovely sounding horns. Those vibrato trumpets sounded good 25 years ago, but not anymore.
I totally agree 😀.
Can you please demonstrate any Oriental/Arabic sets and sounds that the keyboard has?
Really nice playing! But are the sounds really that much better, like are the pianos and synth sounds more high resolution? Are the orchestra sounds more life like or real sounding than the Genos 1? Really appreciate your videos and tutorials especially on how to make custom arrangements, please do one on the Genos 2 😊. Coming from a synth playing environment but wanting to downsize the “studio” and play for my own enjoyment and kind of tired of making tracks from scratch and fiddling with settings and midi wanting to sell most of my synths and gear and have a core instrument like the Genos. BR /Magnus
You are an amazing keyboard player!
How can you play the correct notes and chords to each style?
What the title of the song you played to the Irish hymn style; I recognised it from the Edinburgh tattoo on tv; the RAF sang it.
I thought you were brilliant and ready to give you everything you ever dreamt of ? hypnotised by your almost "john Peel" sounding voice I'd gladly walk in front of a bus ?and then saddened that you didn't care about my admiration (down smile emoji) now I'm lumbered with a fucking fish tank and a box of crisps cheers mate.
Not sure 🤔 what you mean but thanks anyway (spoken in a buttery smooth voice)
Top Gun anthem, Harold Faltermeyer, rhythm spot on
i love the chord progression you do with my heart will go on. the top gun style is amazing, and Irish hymn was nice too
Thank you.
Thank you for the most enjoyable 90 minute demo For someone that’s playing from memory u do it so so well and I can see why This genos2 sounds so inspiring The sounds so Amazing
Hello Leigh - I must admit that I was a little disappointed a few days ago, during the official presentation. But your videos made me change my mind and I could hear some very good developments - Even if, in my opinion, this Genos 2 could have been much more daring, with a few little things more (soft sound transitions system included, new guitars saturated, edition of more "pushing" FM sounds, etc.
However, we must admit the sound quality and the qualitative increase in styles (Drums and effects)!
Thanks for the show!
Uma super máquina
This is an amazing keyboard, although I can't afford it (it's either a mountain bike or this, about the same price), but thanks for 1:30 hours of joy!
Put wheels on this and you’re sorted.
gosh you're right :)@@LeighWilbraham
Great Demo.... What I don't understand is why the Multipad is on the right, as it is part of a style and it would be more logic to have this on your left !
I am curious if they have added some proper bag pipes with both the Drone and the solo voice. Very few instruments I have hard so far have had something that sounds even close to emulate the real hing. There is a couple usable solo uleran pipes afair in the Genos. But the Drone is missing. It's propably something most people don't care so much about .. just like those austrian oberkrainer stuff (not to offend anyone wether its German/Austrian based ) It's still fun its in there. tho the original Genos sounds some of those Bariton horns did sound a bit thin.
Thanx for sharing this Leigh. I know it was a long video but I enjoyed everything in it ❤💯
Yes, Yamaha has already created the perfect bag pipe since back in 2013 with the S950 keyboard. It is can be found in the Celtic addon style and voice pack.
Can you please do a video with just country? I wish the country balled that was on the psr- 270 was on there just updated
Do you have a youtube on bonus playlist genos2
Cheaper, lighter weight and better than any Wersi or Böhm KB! Beautifully introduced from U! What do U need any more? A better housing, more for the road, maybe? XU! 👍🏼🇦🇺
Good playing. So you told us a bit about your childhood, but now you gotta tell us how and when did you start playing?
Eu tenho um sx600 mas sonho com um genos2, é um excelente teclado
Thank you very much for your videos. Genos and Tyros had problems when you change sound from one to another and keep sustain, change is not smooth. Volume goes up from previous sound, and other stuff goes wrong. Is my ear wrong, or they solve this problem on Genos2 ?
Yeh they have
@@LeighWilbraham Have they really finally managed seemless switching Leigh? One other thing l thought that might give a good comparison between the old and new if you agreed, would be to play the stalwart demo Game of Thrones that was one of the main demo songs when Genos first came out, on the old Genos 1 and then play it on the updated Genos 2 which will hopefully show the difference back to back.
Great to watch your latest videos and hear what this new puppy can do!
@@thegambl3r Hi, In my opinion the problem has not been solved. You are still noticing these kinds of effect-jumping by changing registrations... @leigh: I'm I right?
No. The reverb and effect do switch without a wall of loudness
I have a Tyros4 and a Genos1. I thought there is little reason to move up to Genos 2 because there is still so much to learn yet on Genos 1. Your video has nudged me to speed up the move. Just don't have enough room for still another keyboard.
Bought a Tyros1 when released and gave it away when I made the jump to Tyros 4. By the time we see a Genos4, I'll be over 100 so the Genos2 may be my last
As long as you enjoy what you play.
CaptainSax 6/8 refers to a German Schlager act ‘Captain Cook and his Singing Saxophones’.