Yamaha Genos 1 - should I buy one?

Up until about 4 week ago the Yamaha Genos 1 stood as the gold standard in arranger keyboards. Now Genos 2 has arrived, should you consider buying a Genos 1 to update your setup and how relevant is Genos 1 still after all this time?

[Eastbirds_Lee]

I just purchased a mint condition Genos 1 for €2500. After watching so many of your videos i’m so happy and proud to have one.

[gowithgoldstraw]

One of the big benefits of moving from Tyros to Genos is the dramatically improved ergonomics, and we’re not just talking about the touch screen. Having so much fun with my G1!

[Graham-sq]

Leigh. Many are staying with the Genos 1 so this video was thoughtful of you.

[mystscot]

Superb video, loving the quality of the sounds. Currently using a DGX 670. Still on the fence whether to buy a Genos 1 or Korg Pa4X, ideally I'd love to have both. Looking towards getting an arranger setup and sell the DGX. Thanks for taking to the time to record and upload the video(s) Leigh, it's appreciated.

[enlighteneduk]

Thanks to you, I treated myself to a Genos 2 for my 71st birthday. And I was lucky enough to buy a secondhand one, the first I've seen, in mint condition from a very helpful musical instrument shop that I saw advertised just below one of yoyr YouTube videos! And I love it! Thanks for convincing me to buy !👌

[colinwashington]

Waiting for lots more Leigh especially on country and ballad. Thank you lots, and have a great Christmas.

[gonkeyhughes]

Love my genos 1 and I agree 4 weeks ago genos 1 was a flagship keyboard so not a dump it item still got mileage in it .
I will get genos 2 but keeping my genos 1 even if I stack them and setup as two separate keyboards
Great videos keep them coming

[DionSchleepen]

Great video Leigh, that's why I love my genos 1

[nicks]

I'm going to grab one of these. I've gone full circle in my thinking. First wanted an arranger workstation having had a PSR9000 about 16 years ago. Didn't want to spend 5K on the Genos 2 so looked at PSR-SX920. Then watched a few piano playing YouTubers (and a few cheesy arranger players who shall remain nameless) and decided I wanted to be able to use an instrument as a piano as well, so looked at the Clavinova CVP series which were out of my budget unless I bought a 509 which was too old really. Then looked at the Clavinova CSP series but the styles seemed tame in comparison to CVP and SX920/Genos and I don't need all of the learning functionality. I really had to think what I would sacrifice first to get something which ticked most boxes and decided it was the piano quality keyboard. So, now i'm busy enthusing about the Genos 1 and soaking up the YouTube videos. I think it's the best way forward. If I like it, maybe i'll grab a Genos 2 in a year or two. If not, I can always sell it and get 75% of my money back lol. Love the videos, keep up the good work.

[viljolevela]

Dear Leigh.
Could watch and listen the whole Christmas time your so relaxing plaiyng.
Being an intemediate- player with my T5- i wonder how difficult it is if somewhere in screen you the have the plaied spontaeus chords flow visible, Might help many. It seems quite often y use C key, that helps more. But even better if numbering system is possible.

I know your videos are not ment for teaching, but your way of speaking and fluent creative flowing on keys can sure be inspiring to learning too. Not to speak to catching more followers. The black outside screen free area or elsewhere be possible exrta info inspires Tyros/Genos users playing curve. Think many are like me ( perhaps not so old 74) but still might get stuck more to your catching presentations. Just a tiny thaught.😅

One thing more. Which speakers you recommend. I temptin to change to G1 ( pension dont allow G2 😢).
Cant expect you have time to read my thaughts, but ill sure follow y anyway.

Have a wonderful Christmastime. Y sure have earned it.

[matthewmeno]

I love my Genos 1. I gotta tell you that the Genos is the Keyboard of Keyboards! It is the king of all keyboards!

[jeanmccullough]

I am listening to your playing, it is so beautiful and the sound is awesome, I love it too. I heard from someone asking if I would like it and I would, except Haven’t heard from the person and I asked for the price., and nothing., I don’t drive. I don’t know what the price would be..

[aTouchoClass]

Insanely helpful video. Thanks a lot, now I’ve got no choice but fork out 2000 bucks for this fantastic piece of finest japanese engineering. I was contemplating giving the Roland BK7m a try, what was I thinking…

[DJRADO]

Half Price of G2, definitelly Worth It

[donnycollins]

I’m in Georgia, USA and got a mint condition Genos 1 for $3500. Just got a hard case also as I’ll be taking it to church and other gigs. I love it, but wow it makes me want a G2 now. Maybe once some other bills are paid. Haha! I went from SX700 to the G1 so…

[davidnutty]

I have a Genos from day one, I wouldn't change it

[garylloyd-coxhead]

Thanks Leigh, great video and excellent demo of the Genos capabilities. I’ve transitioned over the years from a dual manual organ, to a keyboard and currently back playing a Roland FP30x digital piano. I’m really on the fence at the moment. I am mainly self taught and would say I’m about Grade 5 ability. I like being able to play backing tracks through the Roland and playing along. Is that something the Genos can do? I need to save my pennies! 😁

[Denvermorgan]

I took the opportunity to snap up a genos 1 since i couldn't afford a genos 2 got a great price.

[brianturriff]

Hi Leigh, currently looking at changing my SX900 for a Genos 1, genuinely don't think I'd be disappointed and there are some great deals just now, what's your thoughts on Genos vs SX? Good upgrade or keep saving for a G2 ? Appreciate your advice, thank you

[christercarlstrom]

i have my genos1 since its come out maybe ill should change it but its dificult not so many in sweden