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#160281 - 10/19/02 03:02 PM Re: Genesys Operating System Specifics
dlstarry Member Registered: 02/04/01 Posts: 698 Loc: MN. U.S.A.	Thank You everybody Denny _________________________ Denny KN5000, Yamaha PSR-SX900
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#160282 - 10/19/02 05:49 PM Re: Genesys Operating System Specifics
ziggy Member Registered: 08/13/02 Posts: 222 Loc: Malta	For your information I think George know about this, In the Genesys MOTHER board there is room for GENERALMUSIC NEWEST CHIP Called DRAKE and once this is installed you'll have I beleive 320 NOTE POLYPHONY... Now How Is that for your taste????? they already have it on Pro Mega 3. here is a link for you to check. http://www.generalmusic.com/eng/news/news_yes2002_wakeman.htm Quote: Originally posted by Idatrod: But for the price you would think it would have at least 128 note polyphony. Some people might not mind 64 note polyphony but from my experience with a 64 note arranger dropouts are a common occurrence on complex compositions if your not careful, at least on my arranger. Maybe General Music routes their polyphony in such a way that it might not be such a problem on the Genesys. Regards, Mike [This message has been edited by ziggy (edited 10-19-2002).]
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#160283 - 10/19/02 06:51 PM Re: Genesys Operating System Specifics
Scottyee Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 10427 Loc: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, US...	Quote: Originally posted by George Kaye: You all know from my reports that the Yamaha has no sampler and the Tyros does I'm sure many of you out there already know the Tyros does NOT include a sampler, and that the above statement was just an 'accidental' typo oversight by George Kaye, but I still thought it worth 'pointing out' to avoid any possible confusion. - Scott _________________________
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#160284 - 10/19/02 07:27 PM Re: Genesys Operating System Specifics
George Kaye Senior Member Registered: 11/24/99 Posts: 3305 Loc: Reseda, California USA	Thank you Scott. I meant to say Genesys has a sampler. As to the Drake chip. There is an open spot in the Genesys for a Drake chip but I'm not certain 320 notes of polyphony could be possible with one drake. The pro mega 3 has I believe 4 drake chips inside. Only time will tell! George Kaye Kaye's Music Scene Reseda, California _________________________ George Kaye Kaye's Music Scene (Closed after 51 years) West Hills, California (Retired 2021)
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#160285 - 10/19/02 09:29 PM Re: Genesys Operating System Specifics
dlstarry Member Registered: 02/04/01 Posts: 698 Loc: MN. U.S.A.	Hey 320 note polyphony WOW this is sounding better all the time. How much is the Drake Chip ? Denny _________________________ Denny KN5000, Yamaha PSR-SX900
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#160286 - 10/19/02 09:34 PM Re: Genesys Operating System Specifics
dlstarry Member Registered: 02/04/01 Posts: 698 Loc: MN. U.S.A.	The Genesys without speakers that is coming out soon, is it going to be 76 keys or 61 keys ? Another question, does the Genesys have any program or style converter to change Yamaha .sty files to work in the Genesys ? OH another question how does the vocal genius compare to the 9000 PRO vocal harmonizer ? Thank You Denny [This message has been edited by dlstarry (edited 10-19-2002).] _________________________ Denny KN5000, Yamaha PSR-SX900
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#160287 - 10/20/02 12:54 AM Re: Genesys Operating System Specifics
mr82thebar Member Registered: 08/03/02 Posts: 135 Loc: Baltimore,Md.	Quote: Originally posted by George Kaye: A friend of mine at Generalmusic emailed me with a good overview of the Genesys Operating system. I would like you to all read this a learn more about the Genesys. No other keyboard today uses it's internal memory in such a way. George Kaye Kaye's Music Scene Reseda, California "The Genesys is unlike any other keyboard because it has no ROM. There is nothing within the instrument, no sound, style or system function, which cannot be replaced. Consequently, our idea of an "O.S Disk" is quite different from the competition because the disk will also contain the resources - sounds, styles, demos songs etc which would normally be found in the ROM of most other instruments. This is not to say that the actual O.S cannot be replaced without changing the resources but all O.S releases from Generalmusic also contain the latest version of these resources in case the user wishes to update these to the newest level. This allows us to improve and refine the actual sounds and styles over time because they are not locked into ROM (where any such problems on other products, if found, could only be rectified with expensive chip replacements). This system also allows the same Genesys to be customized for different markets by simply loading a different CD before it leaves the factory. So keeping this in mind, the current Genesys "O.S and resources" CD is around 110 Megabytes total size. The actual O.S portion is only around 3 Mbytes in compressed form. The remainder is comprised of system resources, (sounds and styles) plus around 10 Mbytes of demo songs in WAV and MP3 format. To replace the instrument's O.S and resources, just slide the CD into the integral drive and switch the instrument on while turning the dial. Loading the entire CD takes around 4-5 minutes. If the process is interrupted for any reason, it can be re-started in exactly the same way because the basic start-up system is located in a small internal ROM-BIOS (like a computer)." How Much Does This Bad Boy Weigh? _________________________ Bob Lee
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#160288 - 10/20/02 01:05 AM Re: Genesys Operating System Specifics
Scottyee Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 10427 Loc: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, US...	Quote: Originally posted by mr82thebar: How Much Does This Bad Boy Weigh? 59.6 lbs (27 kgs). With a case, it could easily increase the weight to 75+ lbs. _________________________
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#160289 - 10/20/02 01:36 AM Re: Genesys Operating System Specifics
ziggy Member Registered: 08/13/02 Posts: 222 Loc: Malta	Have to admit it is a bit heavy compared to other keyboards, but you have to keep in mind that is has a SUBWOOFER inside so you can imagine where the wieght is coming from.But I have just recieved the soft case by General music and man these people think for everything, it has 2 Handles on the side so it is much easier to lift and handle. The sound of the speakers is very very good and they serve a good monotor while editing.
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#160290 - 10/20/02 07:39 PM Re: Genesys Operating System Specifics
mr82thebar Member Registered: 08/03/02 Posts: 135 Loc: Baltimore,Md.	Quote: Originally posted by ziggy: Have to admit it is a bit heavy compared to other keyboards, but you have to keep in mind that is has a SUBWOOFER inside so you can imagine where the wieght is coming from.But I have just recieved the soft case by General music and man these people think for everything, it has 2 Handles on the side so it is much easier to lift and handle. The sound of the speakers is very very good and they serve a good monotor while editing. Ouch! i would need two servants to lift that thing. I' stick with my 2000 for now. Bob _________________________ Bob Lee
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