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I was chatting recently with a customer who had just moved from a Yamaha Tyros 5 to the new Genos 2.
It is a very natural upgrade path, but he mentioned that the new touchscreen operating system took a little getting used to at first. He also said how nice it was to have such a large, clear colour display, and how natural it felt using a touchscreen when we are all so used to interacting with phones and tablets these days. The conversation reminded me that I had actually made a video about this a while ago, explaining how the touchscreen homepage works and pointing out some of the useful things it shows you.
The video was made about a year ago, but it is still very relevant today because the same touchscreen system appears across several Yamaha models including the Genos, Genos 2, PSR-SX700 and PSR-SX900.
It is one of those features that many players see every day but do not necessarily explore fully. The homepage is actually more than just a welcome screen. It gives you a clear overview of what your keyboard is doing at any moment, with important information displayed right in front of you.
For players moving from earlier Yamaha models such as the Tyros series, the first thing to understand is that although the operating system is completely redesigned, the language of the instrument remains very familiar.
You still have the things Yamaha players know and rely on:
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So even though the keyboard looks more modern, it still feels very much like a Yamaha instrument. Most players quickly realise they are already on familiar ground.
The real difference comes from the touchscreen interface itself.
Earlier instruments like the Tyros used a system where buttons lined up with options displayed around the screen. It worked well for its time, but it did limit how information could be presented.
With the touchscreen system used on the Genos and PSR-SX series, Yamaha no longer has to design the display around physical buttons. That means the keyboard can show more useful information at once, giving you a much clearer overview of what is happening on your instrument.
In practice this makes navigating the keyboard feel far more modern and intuitive, particularly for players already used to smartphones and tablets. Tap, swipe, select. It becomes second nature surprisingly quickly.
In fact, many players tell us that after a short time using the Genos operating system, going back to older systems can actually feel a little dated.
With the type of guidance and support we provide at ePianos, most customers report that the new system quickly becomes second nature.
If you are currently playing a Tyros, Genos or PSR-S series keyboard, moving to the Genos 2 or one of the newer PSR-SX models is a fantastic step forward in terms of usability, sound quality and overall performance.
Many players are surprised how affordable the upgrade can be once part exchange is taken into account.
You can trade in your current keyboard and upgrade to a Yamaha Genos 2 or PSR-SX model today.
Simply use the part exchange form below and we will happily provide a valuation for your existing instrument.
Upgrading your keyboard might be easier than you think, and the newer Yamaha touchscreen system is one of those improvements that quickly becomes something you would not want to be without.
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