Yamaha Genos 2

The Yamaha Genos2 is a new high-end Arranger Workstation with a wide range of features, including a dual engine tone generator with AWM technology and FM synthesis, Ambient Drums, Steinberg's REVelation Reverb, Style Dynamics Control, a brighter, anti-reflective display, and Live Control LEDs.

The Genos2 comes with over 1900 of the highest quality voices and 800 Styles with One Touch Settings covering a vast array of musical genres. It also includes new Pianos, reprocessed existing Pianos, and a new Felt Piano.

The Genos2 is the first Arranger Workstation to feature a dual engine tone generator with not only AWM technology but also FM synthesis. FM has a rich, dynamic sound and powered Yamaha's legendary DX7, an instrument which defined the sound of the 1980s. The iconic DX7 presets and a range of new, modern FM voices are integrated into the Styles and One Touch Settings and available to play at the touch of a button.

The new Ambient Drums feature allows you to choose between a punchy, dry, direct drum sound to a more distant, reflective, ambient room sound, providing endless possibilities for your Style playback.

Reverb is often overlooked but we experience it around us everyday. In Arranger Workstations, reverb is used on Voices, Styles, MIDI Songs, Multi-Pads and the Mic Input, which is why introducing REVelation Reverb from Steinberg has such a big impact on the sound of Genos2. REVelation is extremely high resolution, resulting in a transparent, natural sound, making it the perfect partner for an Arranger Workstation where the reverb must work across a wide range of Voices, Styles and even vocals.

For the first time in an Arranger Workstation the energy and dynamics of all Styles, including User Styles, can be adjusted using a simple Live controller. Whether you want your backing band to play at a soft pianissimo level, a hard fortissimo level or anything in between, the choice is now yours.

The Genos2 features a large 9-inch touch screen which is now brighter, includes an anti-reflective coating and has been tilted an additional 5 degrees towards the player. Additionally, the sub-display now includes selectable light and dark modes. So whether you're performing indoors, outdoors or under stage lighting, the Genos2 displays will be clearly visible.

The knobs and sliders are a convenient way to control many aspects of your performance. Genos2's updated Live Control surface now has LEDs to indicate, at a glance, the position of controls, which now also include a 'catch' function, reducing the risk of unintended operation during performance.

The Genos2 includes Expansion memory, which means new Voices and Styles can be added in the future. By simply registering your Genos2, you can download the DX7 Voice Pack, which adds to the preset Voices, completing the collection of 128 original Voices from DX7.

The Live Control surface, featuring updated knobs and sliders with LEDs for intuitive control, reduces the risk of unintended operations during performances. The Chord Looper, USB Audio Interface, and HDMI port for external display connectivity further expand creative possibilities.

Crafting Styles becomes a seamless process with the drag-and-drop MIDI conversion feature. Whether in Easy or Edit mode, users can personalize Style creation, choosing tracks, specifying regions, and even revoicing for a bespoke musical expression.

Share your performances effortlessly with the new USB Audio Interface, enabling studio-quality recordings and video production using the Rec'n'Share app. Genos2's Expansion memory opens up a world of possibilities, allowing for future additions of Voices and Styles, including the DX7 Voice Pack and an ever-growing library of free expansion packs.

The Genos2 is a powerful and versatile Arranger Workstation that is perfect for musicians of all levels.