Anyone here have any experience with the Genesys XP? How are the sounds, OS, and is it just a module for real-time play and style play? Is it basically the Genesys in a module? Does it sequence, ect. Also what's the price on one of these puppies?

Thanks,
Squeak

Squeak,
Yep you are right. The Genesys xp is a module of the Genesys S.
I don't have the Genesys xp but I have had some one show me some of the new features over skype. I say new features because I have the original Genesys pro.

Every thing that the Genesys S has and can do the Genesys xp can do.
It has a 32 track sequencer and ways to do very detailed midi editing. You can also create and save new styles.

You probably know about the audio recording and the CD burning already.
The OS is relatively easy to get around I haven't had any major problems. But like with all keyboards you just have to get familiar with their way of doing things.

Sounds as you know is very subjective. But I would say that most of the "better" sounds are found by paging through sounds in single sound mode. Some of the pianos, strings, synth sounds and bass drum sounds (bass drum sounds for hiphop and other like musical styles), are wirth a listen.

I also like the sound editing tools and the sampler and sampler reader they are very easy to use.
I don't use the harmoniser so I can not comment on that. I hear that there is going to be a 6 pedal unit so you can assign some of your most used arranger functions to it.

It is a keyboard / module that can be ajusted to fit your playing style and job requirements.


Some of the -(s) for me is that it is still too heavy for a module thus not making it very transportable, no USB, and not that easyly available in the U.S.

It is a bit on the pricey side (you really have to shop around to get a good price). I am not saying it should be the same price as the Ketron Midjay (I understand that it has mor features than the midjay) but I think it should be less so that more people could have it.

Squeak

I had a Genesys and sold it, then bought a Genesys XP. I am a rank hobbyist at best so I can only give you my impressions from a non professional viewpoint.

The Sounds on the XP are terrific, quite an improvement on the original Genesys, which is no slouch. The styles are very good and sounds very live, not sterile. There are around 1500 sounds. This module sounds big and very live.

The XP is a Genesys S without the keyboard complete with DVD-(CD burner) and a hard drive loaded with many Midi and other files.
It really is a complete arranger workstation module with a really high quality build and performance.

I have it midi'd to a Technics FA1 organ which has turned the organ into an effective three manual organ by being able to split the lower manual of the organ as a controller. The Module is overkill for this setup. If I were a giging musician I wouldn't leave home with out it Period.
I really don't wish to say how much I paid publicly. You may email me for more info if you would like. I did contact George Kaye for a price but he didn't get back to me and it the meantime I found another source. I do believe George would treat you decently and certainly offers good support.

The Manual is available for downolad on the General Music Site

Some of the Gear I've owned for comparison

Kuzweil K2000, K2000rs, PC2R and K2600s
Yamaha US-1 organ PSR 2000
Technics KN7000 Arranger FA1 organ
Wersi OX7 organ module
GENERAL MUSIC GENESYS, GENESYS XP, and WK2HD

A whole slew of organs over the years as well

Jerry

I am no longer going to be selling Generalmusic products at my store. Thanks for thinking of me for a possible sale, but I've decided to not sell the Generalmusic line of keyboards at least for now.
George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California