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Genos2 / Re: Yamaha Genos 2 vs Genos1

« Last post by p$manK32 on April 17, 2024, 09:40:44 PM »

I’ll just give my thoughts on this as well. I too thought the OP’s comment that the boss noticed the G2 sounded worse than G1 from another room is not logical, as Mr. Spock might say   And that other room was a nightclub kitchen, which probably is not quiet.

As an SX900 owner who might consider buying the G2 for it’s better piano, the OP’s G2 criticism is just too minor to sway me. I don’t doubt he is hearing differences in the strike sound, but this is yet another example of a subjective opinion of what a piano should sound like. Now he is selling the G2 along with 2 premium CMS piano packs he also loaded into it. I am figuring he has some expectations for a piano experience that probably can only can be satisfied with a high-end digital piano console.

Rich

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PSR-SX900/SX700/SX600 / Re: AKX10

« Last post by mhack on April 17, 2024, 09:37:21 PM »

Thanks for the input! I did not buy it as an upgrade. I am happy with my SX 900, but I just wanted to try a different instrument. I have had several Yamahas, finishing them with T4 before I bought the SX. I will turn 88 in July. One more challenge! Thanks, again!
Hack

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Genos Styles/OTS/Multi Pads / Re: Style Edit

« Last post by DrakeM on April 17, 2024, 07:37:19 PM »

Bogdan is correct, we can't because the keyboard makes you delete what is in the channel if you want to record anything there.

But I have wondered if you use the new "midi to style" program and just record a midi file of say 10 to 20 bars long of just the MAIN (A,B,C or D) that has the CHD1 pattern you are wanting to edit.

Then have the program make a style for you. If you then put that style into the "style creator" and opened it, would you then be able to modify the CHD1 channel?

I still have not found time to work with this new program.

Drake

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Genos2 / Re: Yamaha Genos 2 vs Genos1

« Last post by pjd on April 17, 2024, 07:36:47 PM »

That’s stuff the duck is doing under the water.

I love this expression. Made my day! 

I was going to (unproductively) tee-off on your boss's hearing. If he is really is a musician, I would ask him "What are you hearing or not hearing -- specifically?" If necessary, tell him that you're about to take a business loss on the keyboard and want to know why Genos2 is not acceptable, before you sell. He owes you an answer.

That's as productive as I can be on limited caffeine this AM.    -- pj

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Tyros 4 (SFF2) / Re: pitch bend

« Last post by mikf on April 17, 2024, 07:36:30 PM »

  Thank you very much for your answers. I don't have a pitch bend wheel, and the spring is returning to the centre position.

We might have a translation issue here because the above statement does not make sense. You cant have no wheel and still be returning to center.
Maybe you mean that you don't have a WORN pitch bend wheel and the spring is returning to center. But maybe you can clarify.
However, having said that, I am not sure how much help you can realistically get on the forum, beyond what is already suggested. Potentiometers, if you can find an equivalent, are low cost and maybe worth a shot. But if replacing the potentiometer doesn't work, this probably needs expert investigation.
Mike

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Tyros 4 (SFF2) / Re: pitch bend

« Last post by BogdanH on April 17, 2024, 07:31:51 PM »

hello werikas,
My guess would be that the potentiometer has worn out ( 10kOhm rotary variable resistor -item 60 on picture that Chris provided). I think it should be no problem to find it in local store and replace it. Take the old one with you to make sure that physical size matches.

Bogdan

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Genos Styles/OTS/Multi Pads / Re: volume settings by part

« Last post by pjd on April 17, 2024, 07:25:49 PM »

Hi Ken --

I interpreted your post as "How can I do a crescendo in a MIDI part?"

Each MIDI Part (channel) has a MIDI continuous controller (CC) message type called "Expression". This is often called "CC#11" because 11 is the controller number. Expression is distinct from MIDI channel Volume (CC#7).

MIDI Expression sweeps from 0 (no sound) to 127 (maximum). It functions just like an expression pedal. You could record expression events into the MIDI file or draw them in with a DAW.

Hope this info helps -- pj

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Genos - General / Re: Genos Output to a high end Samsung Soundbar

« Last post by Lee Batchelor on April 17, 2024, 05:26:53 PM »

Agreed, Bogdan. A HT sound bar is the wrong solution.

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Genos Styles/OTS/Multi Pads / Re: volume settings by part

« Last post by BogdanH on April 17, 2024, 05:24:17 PM »

hello Ken,

...When recording the style how to you control the part volume this way?

The harder you hit the keys, the louder the notes will be: you play gently at beginning and then hit keys harder and harder. I know, that's easy to say... but not that easy to get desired result.
What we usually do is, we play the sequence as good we can (where we mostly concentrate on avoiding mistakes) and then we manually adjust volume (velocity actually) in StepEditor.

Bogdan

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Genos Styles/OTS/Multi Pads / Re: Style Edit

« Last post by BogdanH on April 17, 2024, 05:15:14 PM »

hello Ken,
I assume that you're talking about preset (built-in) style... sadly we can only edit Rhytm channel on those -at attempt to edit any other channel, the content is deleted.
The only way to edit preset style is, if you copy it on USB stick, "unlock" it on PC and then copy back to keyboard. Try with this free Style unlocker.

Bogdan