Is the Genos2 worth it over a PSR-SX arranger?

If you need Super Articulation 2 voices, ambient drums, a mic input with vocal harmony and 76 aftertouch keys, the Genos2 is the step up. For casual home playing, the PSR-SX line covers most arranger basics for far less.

How does it compare with the Korg Pa5X?

Both are flagship arrangers with large color touchscreens and deep style engines. Yamaha leans on polished acoustic voices and styles; Korg offers more open sampling and editing. Choose by which style library and workflow suits your playing.

Are the keys weighted?

They are semi-weighted full-size keys with initial touch and aftertouch, not a graded hammer action. That suits organ, synth and arranger playing more than piano-style technique.

Can I plug in a microphone?

Yes. A combo XLR/1/4-inch input accepts a mic or instrument, with optional 48V phantom power, and feeds the VH2 vocal harmony engine.

The keyboard, a power cable and a dust cover. Pedals are not included, so plan on buying a sustain pedal or footswitch separately.

Can I add new styles and voices?

Yes. Yamaha expansion packs add regional and genre content, and the instrument supports user styles and voice expansion.

Where is the Yamaha Genos2 Arranger Workstation cheapest?

At Adorama, for $6,799.99, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Yamaha Genos2 Arranger Workstation?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Focus Pro Audio, Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Yamaha.

Yamaha Genos2 Arranger Workstation

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the Genos2 as a top-tier arranger, praising its voices, styles and vocal tools. Common complaints center on its size and weight for gigging and the time needed to master its menus.

What people mention

VoicesPraisedPlayers say the Super Articulation 2 voices sound remarkably lifelike and expressive.
StylesPraisedOwners report the accompaniment styles sound like a real backing band and cover many genres.
WeightCriticisedGigging musicians find the 14.2 kg body and wide footprint awkward to move regularly.
Learning curveMixedReviewers say the deep editing and menus reward patience but overwhelm newcomers at first.
Vocal toolsPraisedThe harmonizer and mic input are called out as genuinely useful for live singers.
PedalsCriticisedBuyers note that pedals are not included even though the keyboard has three pedal inputs.

About the Yamaha Genos2 Arranger Workstation

The Yamaha Genos2 is a flagship arranger workstation designed for serious musicians and producers. If you've ever dreamed of playing your favorite songs, writing new music or arranging professionally produced tracks, the Genos2 is the most comprehensive tool in your arsenal. It gives passionate musicians seeking perfection the highest-quality voice and style content with unmatched real-time control for entertaining and performing. Accompaniment styles add a "backing band" when you play or perform for dynamic and professional results. Customize and personalize your music while maintaining control over chord changes and arrangements. Voice and style expansion packs allow you to customize your arranger keyboard with a wide range of additional content from around the world. Ambient drums are sampled to include both close mic and room mic audio, and you can adjust the blend between the two for actual studio recording sound. Super Articulation 2 (SA2) Voices allow the player to achieve realistic, expressive nuances of non-keyboard instruments like flute or guitar, both automatically and with the use of physical switches. The combo XLR/1/4" (mic/line) input jack with optional 48V phantom power lets you connect an instrument or microphone without worrying about power requirements. Experience seamless connectivity and hassle-free recordings and performances with this convenient input. The VH2 vocal harmony engine with synth vocoder enhances your vocal performance by adding up to three virtual background harmony singers, along with pitch correction, vocoder and other effects for a professional-grade sound. Assignable knobs allow you to manipulate various effects and parameters on Voices, Styles and more in real time. Assignable sliders can be set up to control various parameters, allowing for quick, on-the-fly changes during your performance or while fine-tuning your arrangement. With Chord Looper, you can record chord progressions for the Style engine to loop, freeing you up to experiment with two hands or soloing without worrying about playing the changes. Color Touch Panel allows you to easily see and adjust Voice and Style assignments, as well as access a variety of features and settings.