Hi Rick. I've been playing synths (Yamaha, Roland Fantom X88 and now Kronos 88) for the last ten years. During that time i considered adding an arranger. I researched and tried the Pa3x and Pa4x and the Tyros 3, 4, and 5. I was impressed by all of them but was not ready to buy one for keeps ... until the Genos. I used Yamaha QY100, Roland BK7m rhythm machines, and Korg Karma until I could find an arranger that suited my needs best. The rhythm machines help me when I noodle around for ideas while songwriting. Now the Genos will be much more practical and easier to operate live for me. The Genos satisfies very well for great styles selection and sound quality. I have my Kronos now for seven years and love it for a good piano key feel and a great piano and synth sound palette. I also tried the Montage when it came out but it did not execute smooth sound transition between chords without occasional flaws in certain situations. Total SmoothSound Transition was essential to me for an 88 key board, and it works perfectly on the Kronos. For me, the new Genos adds the live, on the fly, backing patterns I wanted plus amazingly articulated realistic acoustic instrument simulations that are, IMO, better quality than what I previously had. The Genos also compliments my 88 key synth perfectly by offering the lighter synth action when I desire it, like when playing fast lead organs and screaming guitars. I have the Genos and Kronos connected together so I can get some interesting combination effects, kind of the best combination of both worlds. Good luck and have lots of fun and creativity with your Genos. Hal
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