What happened to the Baby Genos Sx900 Excitement?
For a while there was so much enthusiasm about
"baby genos Sx900" now you hardly hear about it anymore

Donny, still very much enjoy mine. I guess there’s too much other stuff going on in the world right now, to gloat about gear. I’m glad I’ve got it though. I’ll be retiring from the Sheriff’s Office July, 17th. So I’ll have more time to mess with after that.

Donny, I'm still excited and am enjoying my SX900. I think we talked and talked about now I'm enjoying playing it. I think story of "beating a dead horse" may hold true as it does for most new equipment releases. I think it's just human nature everyone is excited about the new release but eventually it dies down.

Mitch congrats on your retirement you deserve ...
Enjoy life to the fullest and the Baby Genos too!

I hear you Steve... Btw how was the driveway show you played at?

Thanks Donny...I’m ready for it

After a "bumpy" start with the SX900 OS, studying the manual & reference manual, checking SX900 related posts on PSR Tutorial and Eileen's Keyboard Players site, trying to figure out the style categories and getting some first hand help from SteveM, and installing the latest upgrade....I am enjoying playing it and recreating registrations and voices that work with the "bread and butter" repertoire needed for the gigs, that are now on hiatus.

Now that I understand it a little better, it really is fun to play using the assignable buttons and Live Control knobs. Love the speakers too.

My S970 stands ready if a call comes in and will do just fine until I get the SX up to speed.

Still very happy with mine! I set it aside for a few weeks to play with the PA4X but now it's back in the "main saddle" again. Sure do love the Baby G! Not goin' nowhere!

Eddie did you ever get a chance to gig it yet? Or?

So Randy what is your assessment of the two units..?

I am enjoying my Sx900 very much. I sold my Pa4x and kept my Sx900, that says it all.
John C.

John what were your reasons for
Your decision to keep the sx900 over the amazing Pa4x..?

Not yet Donny.

WOW, I was beginning to think everybody got rid, of or cut there SX900 up to make a
module.

Glad to see I'm not the only one left enjoying it.

Eddie if we ever get out of this place and situation I wish you good luck with the "baby genos" on stage ...... for me it was to just strap up and just GO For It because no matter how much preparation at home there is is nothing like letting go of the old & being on stage performing with a NEW keyboard in real time to make the adjustments, edits, tweaks, and also get fluid with the operation,
fixing mistakes, and navigation which only repetition
and corrections cannot replace...

all the best!!

A SX900 Baby genos module, and a 78key model would be a winner...
but I guess Yamaha doesn't see it like that

There are two main categories, Pros out playing, and home players.
My thinking: The home player does not need speed, he spends more time with the possibilities. He dreams and creates, very much like an artist doing a painting. Because it is not necessary for any one to see my face, I have a 23” monitor in front of me. I can mirror my keyboard screen, or my laptop.

Many of my songs are in note form. I used the Encore program to create. I select a song, and the page has 4 to 8 songs embedded, in the same mode. I have about 200 songs that I can go to, from Pop, to Ethnic music with a single click. Now I am ready to enjoy and learn the best way to set up the Sx900.

I was setting the Sx900 for playing out, now it is ready for my home player needs. All this takes time, but lock-down helped me with that. I am enjoying my new keyboard and my new life. I am ready to record, but my voice has this raspy sound, I hope it clears.

John C.

John good luck with your process...we all do it differently as we are all different. If it works for you then go for it.
Hope to hear some of your songs when the raspiness goes away.

kind regards

John, there are many successful singers with 'raspy' voices - Satchmo, Durante - come to mind ... don't let that stop you my friend ...

Donny - For me, they are both keepers! Love the Korg for styles which in some genres have a more contemporary feel to them. Also love the PA4x "live" sounding combo styles.

On the other hand, for my recording projects (particularly the sax), I like the more "CD ready" sounds of the SX900. So at present, I am definitely enjoying the "at or near best" of both Korg and Yamaha worlds.

Randy understood....
I can see the uses for both units for different projects.
Glad that I could light a fire on the Baby Genos ...
maybe some will post more tunes also.

stay safe

SX-900 is a Great Keyboard, I just would like more Keys for My Use...Mine went to a GREAT HOME, It will Make Some Great Music NOW!...Can't wait to hear it. I'm Very Pleased with how everything worked out...My Keyboard Cash savings account got a nice addition!...Harold

Lovin the sx-900. Took awhile to figure out the new style category and the new Playlist feature. The combination button selection and touch screen is nice for navigating. I like the three right hand voices option, and I'm still messing around with the chord looper.

I'm happy and still excited that it's here, it's keeping me occupied during these crazy times.

larry glad your enjoying the baby genos so far..
have you recorded anything yet?

Yes Donny, I'll try and post something soon

Still think it’s a brilliant keyboard.
Currently spending majority of my time on the p121, though.
Slow process , but thoroughly enjoying learning piano via internet lessons.
Takes me sooooo much longer to learn a tune, but, since it’s only for self entertainment, doesn’t really matter.
Basically enjoying the process of learning to playing from a lead sheet vs playing from a score, something I’ve never been able to do.

Just a phase, I’m going thru. Haha

Still enjoying my SX-900.....been kind of busy finishing up a couple giant scale RC planes, so will be back to it more soon....
Lee

[quote=leeboy]Still enjoying my SX-900...../quote]
have you solved the second KB concern and key feel?

Donny,
not yet....still doing homework....actually key feel is pretty darn good, I may go for a Genos and with the extra real estate, may just skip the lower kbd....

Great Idea....good luck I think your gonna love the genos.

Just got to see what current prices are???
Either good used or B stock from Frankie...

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Thanks,

Great news Prince AJ!