Topic: Enhancements I'd like to see in the next OS update

[markstyles]

Each new Tryos update was an improvement. and I had the money and desire to jump to that as quickly as possible.  I could also see, many users, skipping a newer model waiting for the next. For the majority of us, $$$ already or will become a more significant factor. 

For instance at 70, I can't see me buying more than two computers, for my duration here on earth.  Of course software, hardware, manufactures do their best to force you buy up, because they stop supporting the model you bought. The good thing about a keyboard, that is is self contained. so even if future models have more improvements, your current instrument still has the same value to you. When younger, (with much more spending $$$) I was a techno-hardware addict. I had to have the newest and the best. Eventually I had to drop out of that catagory, although I will still continue to do that with Yamaha arrangers. 

Look at guitar players. I have old bandmate, who are still using the same guitar they bought 50 years ago.  It still does everything they need.  Although guitar technology has improved during the decades, it is still the same basic mechanism.  Because of kbds, design, and the current 'what's hot sound'.  is is like woman's fashions.  I would often get that in my  production. 'I like it, but it sounds too 90's.  Of course I have no desire to make music that sounds like what is happening more.

Genos incorporated some EDM sounds, try to capture some of the younger generation. For me, those styles and sounds are useless. The Genos is an arranger kbd. not a DAW workstation. Yes, you can use it to a degree as one, (I do). But I also use other hardware, software, for my other musical needs. The majority (I believe) are using it as a one man band device). And it works incredibly well as one.

The bottom line is Yamaha is out to make money, not appease 1000 users, who would like all these additional features. Granted I believe they do listen, and if it is an easy software, update, to add, modify to get that feature they will. Or consider it as a feature in the next generation..  They also be careful not to 'overlap' their instruments.  Ideally, if you're a studio musician, they would like to buy two or more of their kbds, modules etc.

[Fred Smith]

I agree Yamaha is out to make money, which is a good thing because if they didn’t, they’d be out of business, which would be disastrous for all of us.

However, they don’t force us to buy anything. Only governments gave the power of force. People buy when the value proposition is worth their while.

I believe the Genos will have a longer selling life than any previous model, because Yamaha have figured out it’s more effective to continually improve the software. That’s a lot cheaper than developing a whole new product line. With continuous improvements people won’t be so quick to wait for the next model.

Therefore, it’s worth our time to tell Yamaha what we want because it’s in their best interest to provide it.

Cheers,
Fred

[AlBags]

Another small thing regarding text order/layout/selection options, etc.

When one selects a Midi file to load from main menu (if one is NOT already loaded) one has to physically change the song file type to 'Midi' from 'Audio' to 'Midi' on that TINY touch slider.
Yamaha should make the DEFAULT setting to Midi. Surely this is the common selection .. not an audio track/event.

Darned nuisance, just like the Song Score text size not being remembered!


Al.

[Fred Smith]

Another small thing regarding text order/layout/selection options, etc.

When one selects a Midi file to load from main menu (if one is NOT already loaded) one has to physically change the song file type to 'Midi' from 'Audio' to 'Midi' on that TINY touch slider.
Yamaha should make the DEFAULT setting to Midi. Surely this is the common selection .. not an audio track/event.

Darned nuisance, just like the Song Score text size not being remembered!

Good idea, Al. Or at least we should be able to specify which default we want.

Fred

[jwyvern]

Another small thing regarding text order/layout/selection options, etc.

When one selects a Midi file to load from main menu (if one is NOT already loaded) one has to physically change the song file type to 'Midi' from 'Audio' to 'Midi' on that TINY touch slider.
Yamaha should make the DEFAULT setting to Midi. Surely this is the common selection .. not an audio track/event.

Darned nuisance, just like the Song Score text size not being remembered!


Al.

I don't see any slider to select Midi vs Audio, although there is a small one to select Dual vs List which so far I have had no use for and seems no help in general song selection. To select song types I push Song, which gives a divided screen showing audio and song players. Then touch the blank square for Song A (audio) or B (midi) to take you to the relevant files and select.

John

[AlBags]

Hi J

From main screen (not access buttons):
If you have no song midi or audio file loaded in A or B of song player, when you tap on the main screen to select one, there is a slider button top left that one has to select midi or audio on, or you will not see correct file type.
I doubt many are opening from the main screen to find audio tracks/recordings. I assume most are loading midi.

Al.

[jwyvern]

Thanks Al,
The reason I did not know of that route is the Home screen gets neglected or ignored, because of a need to keep on the more specialist screens eg. Voice, Edit, Mixers, song, midi etc.
The Home doesn't often get a look in
John

[Wim NL]

When one selects a Midi file to load from main menu (if one is NOT already loaded) one has to physically change the song file type to 'Midi' from 'Audio' to 'Midi' on that TINY touch slider.
Yamaha should make the DEFAULT setting to Midi. Surely this is the common selection .. not an audio track/event.

The default is midi when you start with Song B

[AlBags]

For some obscure reason, yes! (if both are empty)