Good idea putting our issues and concerns together towards any future firmware update. Everyone's ideas so far are good, make sense and should be workable for Yamaha. I guess we'll have to trust their discretion whether to implement them or not.
Despite the usual minor bugs and getting used to navigating the new touch screen OS, nothing equals the issues with the introduction of the Tyros 5 with the removal of the Voice Creator, the resulting outrage and startup issues with the YEM. I remember it took at least two Tyros 5 firmware updates to get the "Freeze" issue fixed or the ability to freeze your Left Hand voice between Styles and registration changes, as on all previous Tyros models. I had to rework all my previous registrations just to make gigging workable, and was very relieved to finally get the firmware correction never knowing if this was going to be my new norm.
Very happy with my Genos and liking the Touch screen more than I thought originally. Presently working on upgrading all my Custom Tyros 5 styles in the Genos Style Creator. The one main issue with Style Creator mode that can be fixed or improved is allowing the Mixer assignable button to work while in Style Creator for a quick jump to and from the main Style Creator screen while editing. Presently, because the Mixer button doesn't work in this mode, I have to navigate Menu 1, then press Mixer. I like to edit fast, so that extra button press or sometimes 2 extra button presses if Menu 2 was used previously, adds a little frustration.
I am sure Yamaha will make considerable improvements in the next few firmware updates. Huge potential to add tons of stuff, improvements and features to the Genos. I am not going to gig with my Genos until my backup board comes in and I finish upgrading all my previous Tyros 5 content. The best two improvements I can describe had to be those Revo drum kits and the new Real Reverb+ DSP. Love the extra keys, coming from my 61 note Tyros.
Marcus