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Before using the instrument, be sure to read "PRECAUTIONS" on page 5.
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on page 5.
  • Page 2 Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union: This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. (58-M02 WEEE en 01) Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3 If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620, U.S.A.
  • Page 4 This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules as this equipment has very low levels of RF energy. (555-M05 ISED portable en 01) Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Improper grounding can outlet. result in electrical shock. Finally have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel. Do not disassemble - The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.
  • Page 6 Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the product, or data that is lost or destroyed.

  • Page 7: Notice

    • To protect against data loss through USB flash drive damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto spare USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as backup data. • If the power switch is not turned on for longer than about a week, the time (clock) setting may be lost. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Information

    If you create music or perform with the contents through the original use of the product, and then record and distribute them, the permission of Yamaha Corporation is not required regardless of whether the distribution method is paid or free of charge.

  • Page 9: Included Accessories

    In order to make the most of your Genos2’s features and vast performance potential, we urge you to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference.

  • Page 10: About The Manuals

    The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for the future. The Genos2 is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF file containing lyric data is played.

  • Page 11: Main Features

    Quick and easy setup with Playlist and Registration Memory The Playlist feature is a quick way to set up Genos2, no matter how large your repertoire is. Organize your Registration Memory settings into convenient Playlists for instant recall during performance, or import and enjoy Music Finder Records from previous Yamaha keyboards, such as the Tyros series.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Entering Characters ......................................... 40 Locking the Panel Settings (Panel Lock) ................................41 Using the Metronome ......................................41 Quick Guide—for Performing on Genos2 Playing with Styles—Setups Setting up Styles ........................................44 Optimum Panel Settings for the Current Style (One Touch Setting) ....................47 Setting up Keyboard Parts ....................................
  • Page 13 Data Backup and Restore ....................................109 Connections—Using Your Instrument with Other Devices Connecting a Microphone ([MIC INPUT] jack) ..............................110 Connecting the Optional Yamaha GNS-MS01 Speaker ..........................112 Connecting Audio Devices (LINE OUT jacks, AUX IN) ..........................112 Connecting Footswitches/Foot Controllers (ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL jacks) ................114 Connecting USB Devices ([USB TO DEVICE] terminal) ..........................115...

  • Page 14: Using Genos2-A Broad Overview

    Using Genos2—a Broad Overview This section provides a helpful overview of the wide range of functions available in Genos2, and places you can find necessary information on those topics. If you need help in understanding a feature, function or operation—or need to have a general understanding of what Genos2 can do and how to effectively use it—look through this section.
  • Page 15 Computer Related Operations* sounds • Recording your keyboard performance to a computer Genos2 product website • Obtaining the Expansion Packs made by Yamaha https://manual.yamaha.com/mi/kb-ekb/genos2/ (also called “Premium Packs”) direct/product/ • Managing Expansion Pack data • Installing Expansion Pack data to the instrument Yamaha Expansion Manager* •...

  • Page 16: Major Functions

    —Playing back MIDI/audio files— For Genos2, the term “Song” refers to MIDI or audio data, such as preset songs, commercially available files, etc. Not only can you play back a Song and listen to it, but you can also play the keyboard along with Song playback.
  • Page 17 —Recording your performances— Genos2 allows you to record your performance and save it as a MIDI file in SMF format. Genos2 also lets you record your performances as audio data (WAV) to internal User drive. In addition, each way of recording also features two convenient recording methods, Quick Recording and Multi Recording.

  • Page 18: Panel Controls And Terminals

    7 Joystick, [JOYSTICK HOLD] button ..pages 64, 70 metronome playback. For using pitch bend or modulation functions. % TRANSPOSE buttons ........page 61 8 [PHONES] jack ..........page 22 For transposing the pitch in semitone steps. For connecting a pair of headphones. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19 For connecting a USB flash drive. B REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons ..... page 96 For registering and recalling panel setups. C ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons .... pages 47, 60 For calling up the appropriate panel settings for the Style. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 20 For connecting an external monitor. When using phantom power, observe the following to prevent noise and possible damage to Genos2 or connected equipment. M [USB TO DEVICE] terminal ......page 115 • Do not connect or disconnect any devices while the phantom For connecting a USB flash drive.
  • Page 21 Using the USB TO DEVICE terminal underneath the instrument Attach the two music rest brackets to the Genos2 has a convenient extra USB TO DEVICE terminal inside slots on the rear panel. underneath the instrument, allowing you to semi- permanently install USB flash drive that will always be Attach the music rest to the brackets.

  • Page 22: Starting Up

    By connecting a microphone to the [MIC INPUT] jack (either XLR or standard 1/4" phone plug connectors), you can sing along with your keyboard performance or with Song playback. For instructions on connecting a microphone, refer to page 110. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Power Supply

    If you need to force-quit the instrument, hold down the [P] (Standby/On) switch for longer than three seconds. Note that the force- quit operation might cause data loss and damage to the instrument. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Making Basic Settings

    (above). Touch this to call up the list of settings, then select the desired one. To disable Auto Power Off, select “Disabled” here. For information on the other items in this display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 10). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Changing The Brightness Of Displays And Lighting Buttons

    Touch the slider to adjust the brightness of the Main display. Sub Display Touch this to change between combinations of brightness (two levels) and negative/positive settings of the Sub display. Button Lamps Touch [L]/[R] to adjust the brightness of the lighting buttons. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Display Structure

    Display Structure Genos2 has two displays (the LCD Touch Screen and the LIVE CONTROL view) and lighting buttons for visually helping you to understand the current status. LIVE CONTROL view (Sub Display) LCD (Main Display; touch screen) The LIVE CONTROL view indicates the parameters...

  • Page 27: Live Control View (Sub Display) Structure

    Displays number of Slider Assign Type (page 62) Displays parameter currently being controlled by corresponding slider. NOTE You can also check the current values of parameters from the LEDs of each knob and slider. For details, refer to page 62. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Main Display Structure-Using The Gateway Buttons

    Main Display Structure—Using the Gateway Buttons The Gateway buttons are just as their name suggests—a convenient, easy-to-understand “gateway” to Genos2. When the instrument is turned on, the Home display is called up. However, as you operate the instrument, you can directly call up the Home display and other desired displays directly by pressing the Gateway buttons on the front panel.
  • Page 29 For details on the Voice Part Setup display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Playlist display This is for selecting and editing Playlists (page 100). Song Recording display This is for recording your performance (page 94). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Basic Operations

    Contains the shortcut icons which let you call up various functions with a single touch. Touching a shortcut icon calls up the display of the corresponding function. You can also register your own custom shortcut icons as desired here, via the Assignable display (page 104). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 31 When a microphone is connected, this indicates the input level. Adjust the level with the [MIC GAIN] knob so that the indicator lights in green or yellow (but not in red). For details on connecting a microphone, refer to page 110. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 32 The functions (save, copy, delete, etc.) which can be operated via the File Selection display are shown. The icons shown here differ depending on which File Selection display is selected. For detailed instructions, refer to “File Management” (page 37), or the instructions for each function’s File Selection display. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Closing The Current Display

    When a message (information or confirmation dialog) appears, touching the appropriate item such as “Yes” or “No” closes the message. If you want to quickly return to the Home display, press the [HOME] button on the panel. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Display-Based Controls

    This instruction means to touch the object in the display and hold it for a while. When setting values by using the [L]/[R] buttons, a slider or a knob, you can restore the default value by touching and holding the value on the display. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35 Whether the item is loaded or only selected depends on the setting in the display called up via [MENU] à [Utility] à [Touch Screen/ Display]. For details, refer to the “Utility” of the Reference Manual on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Calling Up The Desired Display Instantly-Direct Access

    You can pause Demo playback by touching [Pause] and play the keyboard with the Voice menu, touch [Menu] on the primarily used at that point. To resume Demo playback, touch [Pause] again. display. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Demo display. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: File Management

    Even if you skip this step, you can rename the file at any time (page 38) after saving. Touch [OK] in the Character Entry window to actually save the file. The saved file will be automatically located at the appropriate position among the files in alphabetical order. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 38 Touch [Select All] to select all items indicated on the current display including the other pages. To cancel the selection, touch [All Off]. Touch [Copy] or [Move] at the top of the display, to call up the display for selecting the destination. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 39 You can search for desired files by name, on the display called up via touching (File Search). In the case of Registration Memory Bank files, you can also search for them by specifying other detailed properties. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 10). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Entering Characters

    You can select custom icons for the file. Touch [Icon] to call up the pop-up window, then NOTE select the desired icon. To cancel this operation, touch [Cancel] before going on to step 4. Touch [OK] to finalize the characters (name, keywords, etc.) you have input. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Locking The Panel Settings (Panel Lock)

    The Metronome can also be For information on the other items on the display, refer to “Metronome Settings” of the turned on/off by touching the Reference Manual on the website. Metronome On/Off button on each recording display (page 94). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Quick Guide-For Performing On Genos2

    Calling up the desired song’s panel settings from the Playlist in a single step Selecting the desired Playlist Record for calling up the corresponding linked Registration Memory (p. 102). „ Recording your keyboard performance Recording setup: Calling up a Registration Memory from the Playlist, etc. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 43 Calling up the desired panel settings by pressing the Registration Memory 1–10 (p. 98). Singing with Song playback Recording Your Further recording setup performance MIDI Quick Recording ... p. 94 Recording your playing Audio Quick Recording ... p. 95 and/or singing. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Playing With Styles-Setups

    For more details on operating Press the STYLE CONTROL [ ] (SYNC START) button, and then play chords with your left Style playback, refer to hand. page 66. To stop Style Playback, press the STYLE CONTROL [ ] (START/STOP) button. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 45 This instrument uses the SFF GE file format (page 10) and can play back existing SFF files; however, they will be saved in the SFF GE format when the file is saved (or loaded) in this instrument. Keep in mind that the saved file can only be played back on instruments that are compatible with the SFF GE format. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 46 In the case of a specific fingering type (Fingered, Fingered On Bass, AI Fingered), you can create a state in which no chord is input by entering a special chord named “Cancel.” This is called as “Chord Cancel.” For more information on entering chords including “Cancel,” refer to the “Chord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode” in the Data List on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Optimum Panel Settings For The Current Style (One Touch Setting)

    Each Style has four One Touch Setting setups. Press any other of the ONE TOUCH SETTING One Touch Settings change [1]–[4] buttons to try out other setups. when you select a Main section (A to D) of the selected Style. For details, refer to “OTS LINK” (page 67). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Setting Up Keyboard Parts

    Turning each keyboard part on/off from the display You can also turn parts on/off via the Home display, or the Voice Part Setup display. For details, see “Home Display” (page 30), or “Voice Part Setup Display” (Reference Manual on the web site). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 49 • Split Point (Right 3): Divides the right-hand (UPPER) section into the RIGHT 1, 2 parts section and the RIGHT 3 part section. Call up the Split Point/Fingering window. [MENU] à [Split & Fingering] Set the Split Point. NEXT PAGE Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 50 Split Point type by rotating the Data dial. NOTE Split Point (Left) cannot be set lower than Split Point (Style), and Split Point (Right 3) cannot be set lower than Split Point (Left). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 • Manual Bass is set to “On” automatically by the default settings when you select “Upper” in the Chord Detection Area above. • This parameter is available only when the “Chord Detection Area” is set to “Upper.” Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Selecting A Voice For Each Keyboard Part

    Provides realistic and lively drum sounds that are difficult to achieve with DSP effects. When these Voices are used in a selected Style, you can adjust the ratio of wet (reverberant sound) and dry (unprocessed sound) sound in real time by using the Live Control knob/slider to which “Ambience Depth” is assigned. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Creating Original Organ Flutes Voices

    Creating Original Organ Flutes Voices Genos2 uses advanced digital technology to recreate the legendary sound of vintage organs. NOTE Just as on a traditional electronic organ, you can create your own sound by increasing and The term “footage” is a reference to the sound generation of decreasing the levels of the flute footages.

  • Page 54: Using Ensemble Voices

    You can edit settings, such as changing each of the Voices that make up the Ensemble Voice and change how the Voices are assigned the notes of the chords you play. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 55 After you’ve selected another Voice, you can confirm that the Ensemble Voice mode is no longer active. To do this, press the [Home] button to return to the Home display and check that the Voice area shows four different Voice names. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Setting Up Keyboard Harmony/Arpeggio

    (Note that the “1+5” and “Octave” settings are not affected by the chord.) • When the [ACMP] button is on and the LEFT part is off: Split Point (Style) Chord section for Style playback and Harmony effect Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 57 Touch to select a category other than “Harmony” or “Echo.” Touch the desired Arpeggio type. Touching icon (detailed settings) calls up the detailed settings popup window. For more information, refer to reference manual on the web site. NEXT PAGE Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 58 [MENU] à [VoiceSetting] à [S.Art2/ Arpeggio]. • Arpeggio playback can be continued even after the note has been released, by assigning the Arpeggio Hold function to the footswitch. For instructions, refer to page 65. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Setting Up Multi Pads

    • Editing existing Multi Pad phrases • Linking with audio files (Audio Link Multi Pad) Also, you can make your original Multi Pad Bank by managing each Multi Pad. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the web site (page 10). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Memorizing Original Panel Settings To One Touch Setting

    Setting will be lost if you then save the current settings as a User Style. change the Style or turn the For instructions on saving, refer to “File Management” (page 37). power off without carrying out the Save operation. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Changing The Pitch Of The Keyboard

    The UPPER OCTAVE [−]/[+] buttons allow you to shift the pitch of the Right 1–3 parts up or down by one octave. To instantly reset the octave value to 0, press the [−] and [+] buttons simultaneously. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Setting Up Assignable Controllers

    [MENU] à [Live Control]. For details of editable items, refer to the Types can be specially selected Reference Manual on the website. for operating footage levers corresponding to each Part, letting you adjust the sound with much the same feel as on an actual instrument. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 63 (catches) the value. Once they have matched, the slider’s position will be reflected to the parameter. • When additional Slider Assign Types for Organ Flutes Voice are selected, the “catch” behavior described above does not apply and the slider position is always directly reflected. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 64 3: Assign Type 3 Editing the Assign Type of the joystick Joystick Assign Types 1–3 can be edited in the following Edit display: [MENU] à [Live Control]. For details of editable items, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 65 The function selection pop-up window appears. Touch the desired function. NOTE • For details on assignable parameters and functions, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. • For connecting footswitches/ foot controllers, refer to “Connecting Footswitches/ Foot Controllers” (page 114). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Playing With Styles-Operations While Performing

    Sync Stop cannot be turned on. „ INTRO [I]–[III] buttons Genos2 features three different Intro sections that let you add an introduction before starting the Style playback. After pressing one of the INTRO [I]–[III] buttons, start playback of the Style. When the Intro finishes playing, the Style playback automatically shifts to the Main section.
  • Page 67 You can change the timing in which the One Touch Settings change with the MAIN VARIATION [A]–[D] changes. To do this, call up the display via [MENU] à [Style Setting] à [Setting], then set the OTS Link Timing parameter. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website (page 10). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Recording And Playing Back A Chord Sequence-Chord Looper

    Recording stops, and the [ON/OFF] button flashes in orange and loop playback standby is entered. On the next measure of the Style, the [ON/OFF] button lights in orange, and the chord sequence recorded in step 2 will be played back in a loop. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Expressively Controlling Your Performance

    Also, you can control the “Style Dynamics” directly, which determines the Style playback volume depends on the playing strength, by operating the knob 3 of the Knob Assign Type 2. For details of the other parameters assigned to the knobs/sliders, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 70 Bend” is not affected. Which parameters are affected by the [JOYSTICK HOLD] button can be set on the display called −Y up via [MENU] à [Live Control] à [Joystick]. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Playing And Controlling Super Articulation Voices

    S.Art2 Voice, the appropriate vibrato is applied. You can adjust the vibrato by moving up or down the Joystick. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 72 Immediately after you press/release the note and articulation effect sounds, the button lights in red. Articulation Sound Key on Red (flashing) Blue Red (lit) Articulation Sound Key off Red (flashing) Blue Red (lit) Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 73 To cancel the standby status, you need to play the keyboard in the Left part range. (Pressing the flashing button does not cancel standby status in this case, because this can cancel the standby of the Left part, but turns the Right part to standby again.) Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Controlling Multi Pad Playback

    When the [ACMP] or LEFT part is on, Multi Pad phrases automatically change the pitch to match Some Multi Pads are not the chord you play in the chord section. affected by Chord Match. Play the chord in the chord section before/after pressing any of the Multi Pads. Chord section Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 75 If you enable standby for a Multi Pad during Style or Song playback, pressing any note (when [ACMP] is off) or playing a chord in the chord section (when [ACMP] is on) will start Multi Pad playback at the top of the next measure. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 76: Singing With Song Playback-Setting Up

    Songs—MIDI Song and Audio Song For Genos2, “Song” refers to MIDI or audio data which include preset songs, commercially available music files, etc. Not only can you playback a song and listen to it, but you can also play the keyboard or sing along with Song playback.
  • Page 77 Switching Song playback modes Genos2 features two modes of Song playback: Dual Player mode and Song List mode. Dual Player mode plays back two Songs (SONG A and SONG B) simultaneously and lets you make a smooth, DJ-like transition between the two, using the special Cross Fader.
  • Page 78 (Menu) à When an Audio Song is selected on the Song Selection display, touching (Menu) then [Song Setting]. [Audio Information] calls up the information window. For detailed playback operations and the crossfade function, refer to pages 82, 89. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 79 Touch the desired Song from the selected Song List. The selected Song is highlighted. For detailed playback controls, refer to page 82. For information on controlling continuous playback of the Songs on the list, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Applying Effects To The Microphone Sound (Vocal Harmony)

    Icons shown in the Vocal Harmony Type Selection display indicate the following usage cases. Vocal Harmony Type of Chordal Mode (Blue) Vocal Harmony Type of Vocoder Mode (Brown) Vocal Harmony Type having unusual effects, such as a robotic voice. (Green) Vocal Harmony Type without any effect. (Gray) Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 81 Also, try changing notes as you say/sing different words, hitting a separate note for each determining which part of the keyboard (or Song) controls word. the effect. For details, refer to the Reference manual on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 82: Singing With Song Playback-Operations While Performing

    Song file in the same folder. At the Song List mode, this operation selects the previous/next Song on the Song List. „ Rewind/Fast Forward ([PREV] or [NEXT] button) Hold the [PREV] or [NEXT] ( ) button to move backward/forward continuously through the current file. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 83 Using Song Position markers, you can not only navigate quickly and easily through the MIDI Song data, but also set up convenient playback loops, for ease in song arranging. For details, refer to “Using Song Position Markers” (page 85). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 84 The time of point A and B are cleared, and Repeat Playback is canceled. Specifying the repeat range while Song playback is stopped 1. Fast-forward the Song to Point A then turn on (A-B Repeat). 2. Fast-forward the Song to Point B then touch (A-B Repeat) again. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Using Song Position Markers (Midi Song Only)

    (The button will flash in red, indicating that playback jump is ready.) You can cancel the jump by touching the same Song Position again before the actual jump. Starting playback from a specific Marker First, touch one of Song Position [1]–[4] while Song playback is stopped, and then start playback (page 82). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 86 The Song plays back up to the [2] point, then goes back to [1] and loops between the two points. Song Positions Top of the song End of the song To stop the loop and continue normal playback, touch (Loop) again. When this is turned off, playback continues past the [2] point. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Displaying Score, Lyrics, And Text Files During Playback

    Score display, such as changing the size of the score, or displaying note names or lyrics Lyrics can be shown only when the Song contains lyric data. within the score, and so on. For details on the Score display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 88 (Text) on the Song Playback display. This feature enables various useful possibilities, such as the showing of lyrics, chord charts and performance notes. For details on the Text display, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Adjusting The Volume Balance Between Song A And Song B (Cross Fader)

    This is useful when you want to make announcements between song on the “Mic Setting” display. For performances without distracting reverb effects, etc. details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 90: Adjusting The Parameters Of Each Part-Mixer

    For adjusting equalization parameters to correct the tone or timbre of the sound. Effect For selecting an Effect type and adjusting its depth for each part. Chorus/Reverb For selecting a Chorus/Reverb type and adjusting its depth for each part. Pan/Volume For adjusting panning and volume for each part. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 91 Touch [Execute] to register the edited settings as part of the MIDI Song data. Touch [Close] to close the Setup display. Touch [Save] to call up the Song Selection display, then save as a Song file (page 37). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Turning Each Channel Of The Style Or Midi Song On/Off

    If you want to play back only one particular channel (solo playback), touch and hold the desired channel until the number is highlighted in purple. To cancel solo, simply touch the (purple) channel number again. As necessary, make other settings then save them as a Style file or Song file (step 5 on page 91). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Changing The Voice For Each Channel Of The Style Or Midi Song

    Touch the instrument icon below the channel name to call up the Voice Selection display, then select the desired Voice. Voice As necessary, make other settings then save them as a Style file or Song file (step 5 on page 91). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 94: Song Recording

    To cancel the recording, touch [Stop] on the display, and then Recording]. press the [EXIT] button, before going on to step 2. The display appears and a new blank Song is automatically set to record standby status. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Audio Quick Recording

    After you finish performance, touch [Stop] to stop recording. Recorded data is automatically saved to User drive as a file with the name automatically set. The recorded Audio Song appears in the User category on the Song Selection display. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 96: Storing And Calling Up Custom Panel Setups-Registration Memory, Playlist

    Each Playlist Record can directly recall a specified Registration Memory in the selected Registration Memory Bank file. You can collectively store the Playlist Records as a single Playlist file. Playlist file 01 Registration Memory Bank files Bank 01 Playlist Record 01 Playlist Record 02 Bank 02 Playlist Record 03 : Link to call up Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Saving And Recalling Custom Panel Setups With Registration Memory

    The registered panel setup can be recalled by simply pressing the desired number button. maintained even when you turn off the power. If you want to delete all ten current panel setups, turn the power on while holding the F#6 key (second right-most key) on the keyboard. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 98 Reference Manual on the website. NOTE You can also call up the ten setups by using pedals or Assignable buttons in any order you specify via [MENU] à [Regist Sequence]. For details, refer to the Reference Manual on the website. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 99 Touch to select the desired Registration Memory. The Registration Memory is selected as a editing target, but not actually loaded. • To change the name of the selected Registration, touch [Rename]. • To delete the selected Registration, touch [Delete]. Touch (Save) to save the edited Registration Memory Bank file. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 100: Managing A Large Repertoire By Using The Playlist

    „ [Select from Registration Bank] The Registration Bank Select display is called up. Select the desired file to register as a Playlist Record. Touch [Add to Playlist] to close the display, and the new Playlist Record is added to the Playlist. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 101 • View: Displays the selected view. When no item is selected, no view is displayed. Close the display. Touch (Save) to save the added Record to the current Playlist file. To recall the registered Record, touch the desired Record on the Playlist display. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 102 • The displayed order will be reset to normal automatically when you save/load a Playlist file or create a new Playlist. Creating a new Playlist Press the [PLAYLIST] button to call up the Playlist display. Touch (New) on the display. A new Playlist file is created. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 103 On the Playlist display, touch the desired Record to select it. Touch [Delete] on the display. A confirmation message appears here. To cancel the deletion, touch [No]. Touch [Yes]. Touch (Save) to save the edited Playlist file. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Customizing For Optimum Performance

    Double-tap (touch twice) the desired item from the six locations of the “Home Shortcuts” area. The function selection pop-up window appears. Touch the desired function. The function will be registered to the location selected in step 2. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Making Global Settings (Utility)

    Making Global Settings (Utility) The Utility function provides a variety of convenient tools and settings for Genos2. These include general settings that affect the entire instrument, as well as detailed settings for specific functions. Also included are data reset functions and storage media control, such as disk formatting.

  • Page 106: Adjusting The Sound At The Final Output (Master Compressor, Master Eq)

    Adjusting the Sound at the Final Output (Master Compressor, Master EQ) You can adjust the sound quality and the volume at the final output from Genos2 by making the Master Compressor and the Master EQ settings. Call up the Mixer display via [MENU] à [Mixer].

  • Page 107: Adding New Contents-Expansion Packs

    Voices and Styles can be selected via the User tab in the Voice or Style Selection displays, allowing you to expand your music performance and creation possibilities. You can get high quality Expansion Pack data created by Yamaha, or create your own original Expansion Pack data by using the “Yamaha Expansion Manager”...

  • Page 108: System Settings

    Reset/Backup] à page 1/2. For details, refer to the “Utility” of the Reference Manual on the website. • If you simply want to restore the default value of any parameter you’ve changed, touch and hold the value on the display (page 34). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 109: Data Backup And Restore

    Completing the backup/ restore operation may take a few minutes. Do not turn off the power during backup or restoring. If you turn off the power during backup or restoring, data may be lost or damaged. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 110: Connections-Using Your Instrument With Other Devices

    For this reason, you need to take greater care to minimize vibrations than with a dynamic microphone. The condenser microphone requires phantom power supply (+48V), which it receives from Genos2 by connecting with an XLR connector.
  • Page 111 Make sure that the meter does not light in orange or red, since this indicates that the panel. Make sure that the lamp input level is too high. does not light in red. Adjust the volume balance between the microphone sound and the instrument sound on the Mixer display (page 90). Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 112: Connecting The Optional Yamaha Gns-Ms01 Speaker

    Connecting Audio Devices (LINE OUT jacks, AUX IN) IMPORTANT Since Genos2 has no built-in speakers, you need to monitor its sound output via external audio equipment. Alternatively, you can use a pair of headphones (page 22). Using external audio devices for playback (LINE OUT jacks)
  • Page 113 AUX IN [L/L+R]/[R] jacks, letting you hear the sound of To avoid damage to the devices, first turn on the power that device through the headphones or the optional Yamaha GNS-MS01 speakers of Genos2. to the external device, then to the instrument. When turning...

  • Page 114: Connecting Footswitches/Foot Controllers (Assignable Foot Pedal Jacks)

    Connecting Footswitches/Foot Controllers (ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL jacks) NOTE One or two optional Yamaha FC4A or FC5 Footswitches and an optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Do not connect or disconnect Controller can be connected to these ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL jacks. A footswitch can be used...

  • Page 115: Connecting Usb Devices ([Usb To Device] Terminal)

    The instrument does not necessarily support all • Number of USB flash drives that can be used commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot Only one USB flash drive can be connected to each of the guarantee operation of USB devices that you purchase.

  • Page 116: Connecting To A Smart Device (Wireless Lan Function, [Usb To Host], Or Midi Terminals)

    USB conversion USB cable adaptor For details on connections, refer to the “Smart Device Connection Manual” and the Reference Manual on the website. For information about the compatible smart devices and application tools, access the following page: https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/ Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 117: Connecting To A Computer ([Usb To Host] Terminal)

    • MIDI IN ....Receives MIDI messages from another MIDI device. Two ports (A, B) are provided and each can receive MIDI messages over 16 channels. • MIDI OUT ...Transmits MIDI messages generated by Genos2 to another MIDI device. Two ports (A, B) are provided and each can transmit MIDI messages over 16 channels.

  • Page 118: Connecting To An Audio Player Via Bluetooth Communication

    To confirm Bluetooth capability of your instrument The Genos2 is equipped with Bluetooth functionality; however, even that model may not support Bluetooth, depending on the country in which you purchased the product. If the “Bluetooth” icon is shown in the Menu 2 display, this means that the product is equipped with Bluetooth functionality.
  • Page 119 • The speed of signal transfer and the distance at which communication is possible differs according to the distance between the communicating devices, the presence of obstacles, radio wave conditions and the type of equipment. • Yamaha does not guarantee all wireless connections between this unit and devices compatible with Bluetooth function. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 120: Viewing The Instrument's Display On An External Monitor

    • Lyrics/Text: Only the lyrics of the Song or text files (whichever you used last time) are output, regardless of the display that is called up on the instrument. • Mirroring: The currently selected display is output. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
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  • Page 122: Function List

    For adding the Harmony/Arpeggio effect to the right-hand section of the keyboard. Parameters such as Harmony/Arpeggio type can be set. Split & Fingering For setting the Split Point or change the Chord Fingering type and Chord Detection 46, 49, area. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 123 For making settings of the time shown on the display. Expansion For installing Expansion Packs for adding extra contents downloaded from the website or created on your own by using the Yamaha Expansion Manager. Bluetooth* For making settings for connecting the instrument to a Bluetooth-equipped device.

  • Page 124: Appendix

    (1) cable (1) cord (1) Turn Genos2’s power off, and disconnect the AC power cord. Also, make sure to disconnect the keyboard from any other external devices. Insert the two speaker brackets to the rear panel of Genos2. NOTE...
  • Page 125 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the subwoofer. Connect the power plugs of Genos2 and the subwoofer to an appropriate AC outlet. Set the volume controls (MASTER VOLUME on Genos2 and MAIN VOLUME on the subwoofer) to minimum. Subwoofer...

  • Page 126: Direct Access Chart

    Joystick X (−) Joystick Joystick X (−) Joystick Y (+) Joystick Y (+) Joystick Y (−) Menu Joystick Y (−) Knob 1 Live Control Knob 2 Knob 3 KNOB Knob/Slider Knob 4 Knob 5 Knob 6 ASSIGN Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 127 Scale Tune STYLE Style Setting Setting VOICE Voice Setting Tune SONG Song Setting Guide PLAYLIST Playlist Selection Assignable A Assignable B Assignable C Assignable D ASSIGNABLE Menu Assignable Assignable E Assignable F Assignable 1 Assignable 2 Assignable 3 Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 128 Style page Pedal 1 ASSIGNABLE FOOT Menu Assignable Pedal 2 PEDAL Pedal 3 *1: When the Organ Flute Voice or the Ensemble Voice is used on the currently selected part, simply dedicated Voice Edit display is called up. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Data files with names of more than 50 characters cannot be handled by the instrument. Rename the file, reducing the number of characters to 50 or less. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 130 Voice. Turn off the RIGHT 2 part or change the Voice of one of the parts. The sound is slightly different each time the keys are If you are routing the MIDI OUT on the Genos2 to a sequencer and back to the played.
  • Page 131 The output volume of the external device connected to this instrument is too low. Increase the output volume of the external device. The volume level reproduced via this instrument can be adjusted by using the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. Genos2 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 132: Specifications

    9 Demo Songs, 1 Preset Song Number of tracks Recording Data capacity approx. 3 MB per Song Songs (MIDI) Function Quick Recording, Multi Track Recording, Step Recording Playback SMF (Format 0, Format 1), XF Format Recording SMF (Format 0) Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 133 • Maximum RF output power: 14 dBm • Security: WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK • SAR value: 0.258 W/kg * May not be included, depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer. Yes (*) • Bluetooth version: 5.0 •...
  • Page 134 • Keyboard Stand: L-7B The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
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  • Page 136: Index

    Lyrics ......................88 EQ (Master EQ) ..................106 Expansion Packs ................107 Main display ................... 26, 28 Main (Style) .................... 67 Factory Reset ..................108 Manual Bass ....................51 Fade In/Out .................... 67 Master Compressor ................106 Fast Forward ..................82 Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 137 Volume (Master Volume) ..............23 Restore ....................109 Reverb ..................... 90 Revo Drum, Revo SFX Voice ............52 WAV ......................76 Rewind ....................82 Wireless LAN ..................116 S.Art, S.Art2 (Super Articulation) Voice ........52 Save ......................37 Score ......................87 Search ...................... 39 Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 138 GNU General Public License or GNU Lesser General Public License by writing to one of the Yamaha office addresses listed at the end of this Owner’s Manual. The source code will be provided at no charge; however, we may require you to reimburse Yamaha for the cost of delivering the source code to you.
  • Page 139 Yamaha Corporation ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa DECLARATION UE DE CONFORMITE SIMPLIFIEE [Genos2] u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU. Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o Le soussigné, Yamaha Corporation, déclare que l'équipement sukladnosti dostupan je na sljedećoj internetskoj adresi: radioélectrique du type [Genos2] est conforme à...
  • Page 140 Genos2 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 141 Important Notice: U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY for Customers in the United States For detailed information about this Yamaha product and warranty service, please either visit the following website address (printable file is available at our website) or contact Customer Service at the address or telephone number identified below.
  • Page 144 Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/ © 2023 Yamaha Corporation Published 07/2023 MWES-A0 VGE4160...

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