Yamaha GENOS 76 note workstation keyboard

Introducing the Yamaha GENOS 76 note workstation keyboard

The Yamaha GENOS workstation takes digital keyboard technology to another level - with fantastic sound quality, 1710 instrument voices, 550 rhythms and 216 preset arpeggios, you can create the best possible sound with amazing features that are bound to increase the quality of your music even further.

Whether you're in a recording studio or performing on stage, you can be sure that GENOS will inspire and intensify your musical creation and performance. With AEM (Articulation Element Modelling) and Revo!Drum/SFX, you can replicate the amazing sounds of your favourite acoustic instruments in your songs, and with countless effects such as Reverb and Distortion you can add a unique atmosphere to your playing.

The Best Sound Quality for a Digital Workstation

AEM (Articulation Element Modelling) technology can simulate the characteristics of musical instruments so that samples are smoothly joined and articulated like it would sound in an actual acoustic instrument. During a performance the technology sounds use samples, in real time, according to what and how you play.

Whether you create or perform music, great content is vital. 1,710 instrument sounds, 550 backing patterns and 216 arpeggios are just some of the diverse range of features that GENOS holds. By creating and installing your own custom or purchased packs, you can then continually expand the onboard content of your GENOS - the possibilities for new sounds and styles is practically unlimited! YEM is a software app for Mac and Windows computers which is designed to manage the Expansion contents for Yamaha keyboards, and even allows you to create your own new sounds and loops.

GENOS includes 1.8GB of user ash memory with high speed recovery/ writing for your own Voices.

If you want to recreate the most authentic sound of drums, the Revo! Drum & SFX Kits feature is a perfect choice. Even when playing the same key multiple times, the sound always holds a unique nuance, making it as natural and realistic as possible.

You can automatically apply various Vocal Harmony effects to your voice as you sign, or you can use the Synth Vocoder to craft the unique characteristics of your voice onto synthesizer and other sounds.

From Reverb to Distortion, Rotary Speaker to Compressor, GENOS boasts incredible DSP power. By using the same VCM technology as Yamaha's professional, high-end mixing consoles, GENOS has the tools that will allows you to create the perfect sound. Plus, due to the stunning graphical user interface, this keyboard not only sounds great but looks great too.

Control your Music

A wide variety of functions can be assigned to the 6 knobs and 9 sliders so you can control your music through GENOS. The Live Control view gives you instant visual confirmation of your adjustments of knobs and sliders while making sure not to interrupt the main display.

GENOS also features an intuitive interface for music making and sound creation. Directly select and change parameters directly with the new 9" colour touch screen. While performing, you often need to act fast to access certain features, however with this keyboard you can choose from a range of functions for the 6 assignable panel buttons, meaning that with just a single touch you can instantly recall your desired function.

With a variety of rhythmic backing patterns and accompaniments called "Styles"), all in a variety of different musical genres, you can use sophisticated patterns to help inspire your creativity. You give the idea and GENOS will react to you!

The Registration Memory function then allows you to save (or "register") practically all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings with the simple press of a button.

Shaping your Idea

With the Quick Recording feature, you can swiftly record your performance as an audio (WAV) or Standard MIDI File (SMF). For more complex arrangements, Multi Recording features a fully functional 16-track MIDI sequencer with real-time and step-time functionality. When you're then happy with your recording, you can store it to the internal User Drive or saved it to the USB Memory for easy sharing.

The S/PDIF Digital output can be connected to compatible studio equipment or home theatre to output audio from GENOS without any loss in quality.

The GENOS is perfect for turning great ideas into reality. When you have an idea for a song, you can pick an instrument Voice and Style of your choice, play and work out the arrangement and capture it as a MIDI song. Then, you can overdub some sounds and create your demo track!

You can then enhance your performance even further with the 216 Arpeggios available. There are a variety of arpeggio types, some just straight forward instrument arpeggios and others able to recreate strumming guitar effects. Controller arpeggios can also automate Live Control by adjusting sound filters in real-time as you perform.

The FSX keyboard features a premium action with aftertouch. The keys are created in a high-precision manufacturing process for an incredibly durable keyboard as well as enhanced key stability and fast action. The 76-key professional keyboard features enhanced touch response, allowing for expressive and dynamic performances.

With the Direct Access feature, you can have shortcuts to a wide variety of GENOS functions. If you simply press the Direct Access button followed by another panel button or foot-switch, you can jump straight to relevant controls in the display.

Deliver your Best Performance

No matter the genre of music you want to play, GENOS is ready to accompany you with 550 world-class arrangements, punchy drums and powerful DSP, acting as your own perfect persona backing bad!

Playlist is a new function that can quickly setup GENOS, no matter how big your repertoire. By organising your Registration Memories into convenient Playlists, you can instantly access them during your performance. Whilst performing, you can also cross fade between two audios with the Dual Player. This feature can playback two Audio Songs (or one Audio Song and one MIDI Song) at the same time and also make smooth transitions between them.

Audiences will admire the dynamic design of this keyboard, as every curve is designed to focus attention on the performer. The Multi Pads can then be sued to play a number of short pre-recorded rhythmic and melodic sequences to add extra impact and variety to your performance.These Multi Pads not only work with MIDI data, but they also allow you to create unique, new pad content with your own audio (WAV) data for playing back.

The 32bit Digital Audio Converter (DAC) then provides high quality sound across a wide frequency range, ensuring you can produce the best sound when playing. With four Sub line-out connections, you can also adapt your sound to various situations, whether you're in the classroom or in a concert hall.

Apps and More

SongBook+ is the fit-for-stage app for iPad that allows you to have your songs with lyrics, music notation and more with you while playing. With GENOS it's easy to link the song from your iPad to the corresponding registration on the keyboard and vice versa.

MEGAEnhancing is then a software program that is able to convert XG/GM song data (standard MIDI file) to song data that is specially enhanced to be played back using an instrument or generator containing MegaVoices. MEGAEnhancer automatically makes conventional song files with instrument parts such as guitar and bass which sound realistic and authentic (the converted song data can be used only on the model you selected before converting).

Premium Packs will then expand your music library with new Voices, Styles and more. It provides you with an instrument sound at the same or even higher quality than the factory preset sounds.

Cubase is one of the most popular digital audio workstations. With it, you can record your performance into separate MIDI tracks before arranging and editing the playing data once it is recorded into Cubase.