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Gargamel314 · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:49 am Post subject: Softcase for the Extreme 61

I love this keyboard... but has anyone found a good softcase that fits a Korg Triton Extreme (61-key)? i've gone through 2 so far to fit a 76-key keyboard, but the weight of the extreme wears out the padding in the case, and it's all warped now. If anyone knows a manufacturer or a retailer that's on line, please let me know.

Gargamel314 · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:05 pm Post subject:

Wow no one's found a good one?

Sharp · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject:

I can't recommend one because nobody I know uses a soft case. Everyone uses flight cases here.

Regards.
Sharp.
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sviveen · Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Hope, BC , Canada

I've just received a gig bag for my 88 key Extreme, a soft bag made of heavy-duty 600 Denier Cordura Nylon fabric with 20mm foam padding.

I've choosen this soft bag because it's an affordable way to protect the instrument when stored. I'll only use it for storage, and the odd occasion where I need to transport the instrument. And I think that's where those soft cases are made for.

In case you need to transport your Korg more often, and actually take it on the road (based on your description, I guess that's what you do), you should consider a flight case. I have a huge flight case (often referred to as "coffin") for my Roland RD-600, and the darn thing is as heavy as the piano itself. It's just too heavy to handle by yourself with the instrument inside. But maybe a hardshell case will be the answer if you're looking for an affordable lightweigth case.

Check out the Gator Hard Shell case: http://www.gatorcases.com/productsmodeldetail.aspx?LID=3&PID=46&MID=205
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Playing Korg Triton Extreme 88 for Worship.
Other keyboards: Roland RD600, Roland D20

Gargamel314 · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:09 am Post subject:

Thank you very much for your input - i think it's time to upgrade to a flight case.

Kontrol49 · Platinum Member Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 1280

I've never understood the Logic of people who use those soft cases,or gig bags,you buy an expensive Synthesizer and carry it around in essentially a "Paper bag" in terms of strength.Ok for a cheap home keyboard $50 plastic affair but a Synthesizer?

When you buy a synth that's expensive to replace,whats a further $xxx for a decent flightcase to protect your gear,a rather minimal price to pay if it ever comes to get damaged in transit,I know which case I would rather transport my gear around in.

You Wouldn't want to drive round in a car that was made of Cardboard???
So why treat a synth that way?

Gargamel314 · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:50 am Post subject:

I've stuck to softcases for a long time because they are lighter weight (the extreme weighs a ton) and i dont ever take it on an airplane or have other people moving it or carrying it. But that will soon change, as i'm getting a fight-case for my Triton (since softcases are impossible to find).

I'm used to carrying around a Korg 01/W, which i'm convinced you could throw off the roof of a house and it would still work Razz

- Besides, the softcases i've had were very heavily padded, and i felt they were adequately protected.

Goom · Full Member Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 108

I have a Groove Pak soft case with wheels:

http://tinyurl.com/yqt5fh

It's nice, but kind of big for the Triton, IMO. The plus is that it has lots of storage space. I pack all of my cables (AC and audio) and a AC power strip in the pockets. It has eliminated the need for my gig bag that I used for that purpose.

ajomathew · Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 1

I'm having a softcase by Gig skinz..Works perfect 4 me..

http://gigskinz.com/