Yamaha Genos 2 Arranger Keyboard

Yamaha Genos 2 – Premium Arranger Workstation with 76 Keys

The Yamaha Genos 2 opens a new era of musical expression. This premium arranger workstation combines modern technology, intuitive operation and outstanding sound quality. Whether on stage, in the studio or for home production: the Genos 2 offers versatile ways to put musical ideas into practice creatively and to create individual arrangements.

Key Features at a Glance

• Improved FSX keyboard with 76 keys, velocity sensitivity and aftertouch
• 1,990 voices and 75 drum/SFX kits, including DX7 FM sounds
• Maximum polyphony of 384 notes
• 800 styles with Style Dynamics Control
• Steinberg REVelation Reverb and Ambient Drums
• 9-inch touchscreen, high-contrast and anti-glare
• Assignable knobs and faders with LED indicators
• Chord Looper, Vocal Harmony and Synth Vocoder
• Bluetooth audio, HDMI output, Wi-Fi and USB audio interface
• Free firmware update 2.0 with Multiband Compressor and USB Audio Multi-Track Output

FSX Keyboard and 1,990 Voices

At its heart is the improved FSX keyboard with 76 keys, velocity sensitivity and optimised aftertouch. With a maximum polyphony of 384 notes and an extensive selection of 1,990 voices and 75 drum and SFX kits, the Genos 2 delivers an impressive variety of sounds. These include the legendary DX7 FM sounds, Super Articulation Voices, MegaVoices and Ensemble Voices, which enable an expressive and authentic playing experience.

800 Styles with Style Dynamics Control

The 800 styles, including 720 professional arrangements, provide versatile musical accompaniment. Style Dynamics Control lets you control the dynamics and intensity of the auto-accompaniment in real time. The Steinberg REVelation Reverb provides spatial sound design, while the Ambient Drums allow flexible adjustment of the drum sound.

9-Inch Touch Display and Assignable Controls

The 9-inch touch display with anti-reflective coating and high brightness ensures comfortable operation even under demanding stage conditions. Assignable knobs and faders with LED indicators provide quick access to important sound parameters and settings.

Versatile Music Centre with Expansion Options

With features such as Chord Looper, Vocal Harmony, Synth Vocoder, Bluetooth audio, HDMI output and an integrated USB audio interface, the Genos 2 is a versatile music centre. Additional Voice and Style Expansion Packs allow the instrument to be expanded individually. The DX7 Sound Library is also available free of charge after registration.

Firmware 2.0: New Features for the Genos 2

The free firmware update to version 2.0 adds numerous new features, optimised workflows and additional sound design options to the Yamaha Genos 2. The developments are based on feedback from the international Genos 2 community. The update is available as a free download from the Yamaha website.

Timeless Keys Expansion Pack

The new Timeless Keys Expansion Pack adds four high-quality piano and electric piano voices: Nashville C3 Grand, Hamburg Grand, 73Rd Electric Piano and Wr Electric Piano. Each of these voices is available in five variations. The pack also contains 50 new styles from various music genres with matching One Touch Settings. The Timeless Keys Expansion Pack is available after registering the Genos 2.

Multiband Compressor and Optimised Voice and Style Editing

For even more precise sound processing, firmware version 2.0 offers a new Multiband Compressor. Unlike the previous master compression, it allows independent processing of the low, mid and high frequency ranges, making it possible to create balanced, professionally tuned mixes. Voice and style editing has also been further developed: an optimised user interface makes it easier to customise sounds and accompaniment arrangements and to preview them directly.

Chord Looper with Step Edit and Smart Chord Mode

The improved Chord Looper now supports a Step Edit function in addition to real-time recording, allowing chord progressions to be created and edited step by step. In addition, Smart Chord mode automatically generates musically suitable chords by playing single notes. The chord selection is based on the chosen genre and key.

USB Audio Multi-Track Output

Another important new feature is the USB Audio Multi-Track Output. With firmware v2.0, up to 16 stereo audio tracks or 32 channels at 44.1 kHz can be transferred directly to a connected DAW. Style, song and keyboard parts can thus be recorded as separate audio tracks and then individually mixed and edited.

Specifications – Yamaha Genos 2

• Type: Premium arranger workstation with 76 keys
• Keyboard: FSX with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch
• Sounds: 1,990 voices and 75 drum/SFX kits
• Voices: 106 Super Articulation 2, 437 Super Articulation, 141 FM, 123 MegaVoices, 24 Organ Flutes, 11 Ambient Drums/SFX, 11 Revo Drums/SFX, 95 Ensemble Voices
• Polyphony: max. 384 notes (128 AWM, 128 Expansion AWM, 128 FM)
• Styles: 800 styles (720 Pro, 69 Session, 11 Free Play)
• Style variations: 4 variations and 4 One Touch Settings each
• Style Dynamics Control: real-time control of accompaniment dynamics
• Display: 9-inch touchscreen, high-contrast and anti-glare
• Sub-display: VA sub-LCD with light/dark mode
• Knobs: 6 assignable knobs with LED indicators
• Faders: 9 assignable faders with LED indicators
• Buttons: 9 assignable buttons (A–F, 1–3)
• Other controls: Crossfader and 3 Articulation buttons
• Reverb: 85 presets including Steinberg REVelation Reverb
• Chorus: 107 presets
• DSP: 363 presets including VCM
• Master Compressor: 5 presets
• Master EQ: 9 presets
• Part EQs: 28
• Vocal Harmony: 54 presets
• Synth Vocoder: 20 presets
• MIDI sequencer: SMF 0/1 playback, SMF 0 recording
• Audio playback: WAV and MP3 with Time Stretch, Pitch Shift and Vocal Cancel
• Audio recording: WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo
• USB audio interface: 44.1 kHz, 32-bit stereo
• Chord Looper: with memory function
• Playlist: up to 2,500 entries per playlist
• Multi Pads: 504 banks with 4 pads each
• Bluetooth audio: version 5.0, range approx. 10 m, SBC codec
• HDMI output: for lyrics or display mirroring
• Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz
• Expansion memory: approx. 3 GB for additional samples
• Internal memory: approx. 15 GB
• Expandability: Voice and Style Expansion Packs, DX7 Sound Library free after registration
• Firmware v2.0: free software update via the Yamaha website
• Timeless Keys Expansion Pack: 4 additional premium piano voices with 5 variations each, 50 additional styles including One Touch Settings (available after registration)
• Multiband Compressor (from v2.0): separate processing of low, mid and high frequencies
• Voice and style editing (from v2.0): optimised
• Chord Looper (from v2.0): additional Step Edit function
• Smart Chord mode (from v2.0): automatic chord generation
• USB Audio Multi-Track Output (from v2.0): up to 16 stereo audio tracks / 32 channels at 44.1 kHz
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 1,234 × 456 × 151 mm
• Weight: 14.2 kg

Scope of Delivery

• Yamaha Genos 2
• Power cable
• Music rest
• 2 music rest adapters