Originally posted by George Kaye:
Zuki,
If you are looking at a Genesys, you really do need to compare it to the Tyros2.
George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California
Tyros 2 costs less, has 128 note polyphony compared to 64 on Genesys.
Many sound on the Tyros are sampled in stereo which means that when only one key is played, there are actually TWO voices used which brings things back to 64 note polyphony. I think zuki is savvy enough to understand this so I will stop there unless additional questions arise.
Tyros 2 can have up to 1 GB sample memory compared to 32MB
I suppose if loading custom samples was that much of a necessity for the user, they would probably look for an instrument that is designed solely for sampling or more than likely use computer based sampling software. The fact is if the raw sound data is of decent quality and diversity, then the need to load additional samples is not as important.
You really have to hear the quality of the brass, sax and guitars sounds on the tyros2 to compare to the genesys
The Genesys is a player’s instrument. What I mean is while there are certain presets that emphasize the particular articulation of specific instruments, (something that GEM products accomplished years before anyone else) the player is not barraged with sounds that are over articulated so to speak. Those types of sound presets do wonders for the salesman doing a demo since he can sound great without having to rely on talent that he may not have. But many times the player discovers that the additional articulation that is built into the sound is not a desired aspect in real use.
Both have hard disk recording when you put an inexpensive hard drive in the tyros2
There is a BIG advantage to having a system that has all the hardware preinstalled. There is no chance of screwing something up during the installation of additional hardware. There is not the problem of the keyboard manufacturer placing blame on the hard drive manufacturer if something goes wrong. Etc.
User interface on the Tyros 2 compared to Genesys (only when you have used both will you understand the difference)
The Genesys is as easy or hard to use as any other instrument out there. Period. It all depends on how much time you put into learning the functionality of the instrument you have and the availability of fast, reliable answers to questions when they arise.
Genesis has a built in CD drive Yamaha has 2 USB to device ports to plug into many different drives and the Genesys does not has any USB ports.
The idea of using a memory stick is kind of nice for data transfer. Then again, a CD-RW is far less expensive. As far as connecting other external drives, the word external is kind of the important word here. It is MUCH nicer to have a CD burner that is built into the instrument and is an integral part of the whole system and not an add-on device.
Yamaha can plug directly into an RGB monitor, not the Genesys
True. The Genesys unfortunately uses a MUCH more STANDARD video output in the way of an S Video and Composite Video output so ANY television can be used. “?”
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